Green architecture is quickly becoming the accepted standard for houses and business buildings of the present and future. No longer is it acceptable to just subsist, now it is a necessity and a marker of the human race to merge all invented eco-technologies with green initiatives to create the most environmentally-friendly buildings possible.

And this is exactly what talented architects of the past set out to achieve, and have accomplished. Some of the most efficiently designed buildings in the world are showcased in the infographic below.

From The Crystal in London to the Arizona State University’s Student Health Services building, these environmentally responsible structures push the envelope when it comes to green living. Using everything from geothermal heating systems to wind turbines, the collection is a statement to the public of just how progressive and sustainable our world can be.

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