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New Seattle building code eliminates fossil fuels for most space and water heating

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Seattleā€™s new energy code goes into effect in March with notably more sustainable requirements for new construction. Applying to new commercial buildings and large multi-family buildings, the code also reduces envelope heat loss, air leakage, and interior lighting power allowances.

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., Pacific First Center , also in Seattle, achieved a similar strength of 14,000 psi, with hyper focus on quality assurance, like its Two Union Square neighbor. Commercial buildings.

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Concrete mix design

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. While specifications for large commercial projects often limit how much water can be added to the concrete mix, there are often no slump limits or controls over the amount of water added for small commercial and residential projects. Sustainability.

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Concrete mix design

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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. While specifications for large commercial projects often limit how much water can be added to the concrete mix, there are often no slump limits or controls over the amount of water added for small commercial and residential projects. Sustainability.

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Nature as the city: Why itā€™s time for a new framework to guide development

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Nature as the city: Why itā€™s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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City Momentum Index Identifies The Worldā€™s 20 Most Dynamic Cities

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As business and political leaders convene to discuss global challenges at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, there is a greater appreciation for the importance of real estate in reshaping cities and, therefore, the world’s commercial geography. Hong Kong. Los Angeles.

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Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities

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Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:44 Mixed-Use As a part of the revitalization of a Seattle neighborhood, Graphite Design Group designed a sustainable mixed-use community that exemplifies resource conversation, transportation synergies, and long-term flexibility.