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FITWEL may be the Future of Building Sustainability

Green Building Law Update

The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. These buildings included rural, suburban and urban locations, as well as a diverse mix of uses including, courthouses, laboratories, and office buildings.

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How To Manage VOCs In Construction

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Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. Read this article to find out. In some cases, the product may bear an environment-friendly certification or other forms of acknowledgment for being sustainable. But what are these chemicals? What are VOCs?

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What to Know About Millennials' Wellness Focus

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Protecting the environment and health/wellness were tied for second,” the researchers noted. Sustainability Nexus. The CDS report shares their preferences for gardening, composting, and cooking organically; all three blend wellness and sustainability. . Respondents ranked happiness first. Read More. .

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More Fun Bamboo Architecture

Natural Building

Bamboo is being used to create beautiful and majestic forms that are green and respect their surrounding environment. Here is a collection of structures built from bamboo that prove sustainability, comfort, and luxury can be combined. The use of bamboo ensures a cool and pleasant environment in the sports hall at all times.

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From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools

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K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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LEED Commercial Interiors can Save the Planet

Green Building Law Update

Upon review, the 34 LEED v4 ID+C: CI projects already certified, inspire optimism not only for the green building industrial complex, but also the larger built environment. We reviewed the Green Loop Headquarters, an office, awarded Gold v4 only 10 days ago that is only 846 square feet. We are told, people in the U.S. Kaplow, P.A.

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ICC Relocating West Coast Operations

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The International Code Council (ICC), an organization dedicated to developing model codes to help building safety professionals create better buildings and more resilient structures, announced the relocation of its Western Regional Office into a new, state-of-the-art facility in Brea, CA. The new office is expected to open in July 2014.

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