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Green Building that Cleans the Air

Green Building Law Update

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Green building is a low risk geoengineering solution to many of the environmental issues of the day. think non-roof urban heat island effect).

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets

BD+C

To chart the way forward and draw tenants back, we partnered with JLL to create four cost-effective, scalable design solutions—the “Midlife Metamorphosis”: Hit the Streets: Reinvigorate the ground floor. Design features such as giant steps for seating create a small amphitheater-space for performances and presentations.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals

Construction Marketing

ZNE market adoption/growth across climate zones. Data Driven Green Design. The post AEC Next is a Must for Construction Professionals appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog. They’ll cover: Important definitions. Business case for ZNE buildings. Technologies most widely used in pursuit of zero energy.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Vertigraph launched SiteWorx.

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. With CAD files, isolate the design layers and takeoff the entire object with a single click. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them. Blog Archive. adsense analytic. Monday, June 11, 2012.