Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 30, 2020

An innovative sustainable building material project by a team of civil engineering students from Tamil Nadu has won an award at a competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute. “The low-cost, good-quality Replast building products do not compromise the mechanical properties and durability.

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Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. 2: Design & Engineering.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 6, 2022

Additionally, these early phases should also be approached through a lens of sustainability. The benefits of program efficiency for a research space include energy savings and material savings that can be applied to upgrade lab spaces. Do not overbuild. It has been said before: “lean is green;” and “avoid overbuilding.”

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2020

The capabilities of these TEchnologies offer opportunities for communicating and analyzing the quantitative and material aspects of the design decisions related to sustainability and the built environment in an immersive and understandable way, both for the discipline and the larger public. BIM to VR for spatial visualization.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

With the continued rise of biophilic design, which connects occupants to the natural world through a combination of natural materials, views, and also access to the outdoors, daylighting, and biomimetic patterns, these buildings are transforming into multisensory spaces that are winning awards and influencing international design trends.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2020

In 2010 an estimated 104 million tons of materials flowed from project sites creating nearly 40% of the nation’s annual solid-waste stream. In the UK, the construction industry accounts for 60% of all materials used, while also generating 45% of all CO2 emissions through the construction and demolition process. Image from NY Engineers.

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Natural Building

MARCH 24, 2021

Building with adobe — a material created by mixing clay-rich soil with straw, sand, and other organic materials — has been in use since 8300 BC. This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. b” meaning “the bricks.”

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Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As The use of salvaged or locally sourced materials reduces raw material cost.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga.

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Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2022

For the last two years, the building industry has been bogged down by supply chain disruptions, inflated materials prices, and construction delays, but for over a decade, persisting issues like labor shortages and building inefficiency have created a more widespread set of challenges. Education + Training. Education + Training.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Local product sourcing receives a lot of attention in green building rating systems, but the geographic limit it imposes considers only the transportation impacts of material selection. It does not take into account all the other potential environmental impacts that form part of the overall ecological profile of a material.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainability: A Shift Towards a Circular Economy. Sustainability is the first megatrend to discuss as the world looks for ways to help protect the environment and become more efficient and sustainable. To become sustainable, the culture of construction has to change into one of a circular economy.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Upon learning that algae has a very high protein content, making it a contender for food of the future, this Danish studio decided to create an installation to start conversations about sustainable architecture solutions. You can read the original article at architizer.com.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Both CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 and IFPE 2020 have already set exhibit space records and will feature industry-leading education programs. Attendees will have up-close access to the leading manufacturers and suppliers, latest product innovations, and knowledge resources to help their businesses thrive. Expanded Educational Opportunities.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The more than 200 straw bales she used were the waste product of two to three acres of wheat harvested about five miles from the house. Plumbing and electric alone were about $45,000, including my Air Source Heat Pump, and materials were easily $50,000 and still going up as I finish the inside.”

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. Join us and discover how to reduce waste on the job site and find new uses for materials.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

By incorporating durable, maintainable, flexible, and adaptable materials and spaces into our projects, they can more easily adapt to meet changing and unexpected needs. We aim to create healthcare environments that meet stringent standards while prioritizing sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2022

As a member of the Home Builders Institute ’s board of trustees, I’m proud to acknowledge the leadership of HBI president and CEO Ed Brady and his nationwide team for being the nation’s leading educational resource for career technical education in residential construction. Material shortages. I told you so!”

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Smith College''s newest building, a 2,300-sf learning center at its nearby field station, has achieved top honors for environmental sustainability by meeting the rigorous performance requirements of the Living Building Challenge, a green building standard overseen by the International Living Future Institute. Body Image: read more.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Last Monday saw a host of education sessions and tours, including the launch and a learning session for RELi 2.0, Also on Thursday USGBC and the Health Product Declaration Collaborative unveiled a plan to expand their collective efforts to accelerate the development and use of HPDs. RELi is going to be a big deal.

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BD+C

JULY 6, 2023

As we look at the benefits of transforming historic buildings, it’s vital to consider three factors: authenticity, environmental sustainability, and cultural inheritance. Harvard Graduate School of Education | Gutman Conference Center. Sustainability was a core value for the Miguel B. Loyola University Maryland | Miguel B.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Sanjeev Karpe, an Indian engineer, shares how bamboo became important to him and why he thinks sustainability is so vital to the planet. This nonprofit company had one aim in mind: to design and conduct the prototyping and production of premium bamboo products for Indian and international markets.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Because the Client and Architect wanted Roost to be the product of thoughtful design, the homes had to be constructed with materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. The Roost homes put an emphasis on celebrating the building materials. Materials . What Drove the Solution. Aesthetics.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

CLSM – This additive produces engineered Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) that is highly flowable, volume stable and excavatable in the future. This product conforms to ASTM C618, Class N Specifications for Natural and Calcined Pozzolans. Sustainability. Arts & education. Design Advantage. Field support.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

Photo courtesy Skanska Sustainability is a priority on this project, so to reduce our carbon emissions, we are using regionally sourced wood for the roof of the project. Sustainability components include views of the outdoors for nearly all 43 workstations, and low or no emission material maintains healthier indoor air quality.

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