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Sustainability is key for Denver Water’s modernized campus and distribution system

BD+C

Last November, Denver Water, the largest water utility in Colorado, opened its new six-story, 186,000-sf administration building, located southeast of downtown Denver.

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Despite a Worsening Water Shortage, Developers Are Mapping Out New Projects in Phoenix Desert

Pro Builder

With a waning water supply and few alternatives remaining, the Arizona Department of Water Resources is being forced to strike down those construction plans to protect the Colorado River and to preserve water for existing households. “We Sustainability. Environmental. Planning + Development. New-Construction Projects. Environmental.

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LEED Prerequisite Now Prohibits Smoking Cannabis

Green Building Law Update

Does it promote sustainability focused practices in the building industry? In accordance with the GBCI Certification Agreement because “. Many have questioned why USGBC would announce such an interpretation that has been likened to this year’s trend of redefining motherhood versus last year’s redefining masculinity?

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info Energy Retrofits Offer a Practical Way for the Remodeling Sector to Practice Sustainability Wider Ramifications of Older Homes That Aren't Energy Efficient And the stakes are higher than just energy use and costs or greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cannabis Cultivation has Growing Environmental Implications

Green Building Law Update

Anecdotally, last year in Boulder County, Colorado during the second quarter of 2015, a modest 5,000 square foot indoor cannabis facility was consuming over 29,000 kWh of electricity each month. A single family home in Colorado might be consuming about 630 kWh. 4) Investigate water regulations for small‐scale producers.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Building.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Name: Kelly Hart. View my complete profile.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: LEED Credit.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Location: Crestone, Colorado, United States. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home.