Green, Stylish, and Affordable Housing. The AIA announced eight winners of the “Show You’re Green” awards at its June conference.  ¶

Brick v Asphalt. Brick streets add character and calm traffic. And one neighborhood association president noted estimates that indicate the higher price of restoring brick is more than offset by lower maintenance costs and longer life than asphalt. Some neighborhoods are removing asphalt and restoring the old brick streets underneath. (via)  ¶

You, Sir, are a Liar. This year’s National Design Award winners in graphic design refuse to attend the awards breakfast with Laura Bush at the White House. See their joint letter in protest at Design Observer, as well as Chip Kidd’s reasons why he chose to go anyway. Regarding the Administration, I can think of a few more specific crimes than “crimes against discourse” and an “assault on meaning,” but it’s nice to see some graphic design heavyweights taking political action.  ¶

des mots et des images. Gilles Dupuis is a graphic designer in the North of France who blogs a new poster every other day. Many are inspired by quotes from French authors.  ¶

re-nourish.com. Resources on sustainable graphic design. “Definitions, tips, links, information and inspiration to aid in the development of a sustainable and more environmentally conscious graphic design craft.” (via)  ¶