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New Sustainable Projects Exhibit in 2017 AIA Contract Documents

Green Building Law Update

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The use of an exhibit for sustainable projects is new. the IgCC and more. the IgCC and more.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Lunch with prospective client].

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RELi Could be Standard Practice in Nearly Every Real Estate Transaction

Green Building Law Update

a comprehensive rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design, is expected to be launched on Monday, November 12th. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s Much more than only anticipating weather extremes, in the draft document expected to be approved in the coming days, RELi 2.0

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5 Best Practices Of Energy Efficient Buildings

Construction Marketing

As people become more aware of the harm and dangers caused by climate change, businesses and individuals alike are believed to be starting to make the switch to sustainable practices. You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. Airtightness can only be achieved if design details are considered early on.

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LEED is the Tool to Restrict Water Use in This Town

Green Building Law Update

With the Town water system running out of water, the Town created a Groundwater Conservation District “encouraging environmentally sensitive and sustainable ‘green’ design and construction methods, minimizing impervious surface, maximizing groundwater recharge and protecting the aquifer.”

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup’s ‘green’ design called for exposed structural wood members outside the envelope of the Merrill Center, including some that penetrated the building’s façade. a then new, LEED low emitting material).

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Litigation over First LEED Platinum Building Comes to an End

Green Building Law Update

to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland. SmithGroup’s ‘green’ design called for exposed structural wood members outside the envelope of the Merrill Center, including some that penetrated the building’s façade.

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