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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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Nature as the city: Why it’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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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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“I look forward to working with local leaders and community members to realize the vision of a first-of-its-kind transportation service that increases access to jobs, links neighborhoods, and improves real-time information in a sustainable, safe way.”. NXP, Autodesk, and Mobileye to help execute its Smart City Plan.

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A New Wave of Intentional Communities

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All adult members of East Wind must work 35 hours per week in various capacities, whether cooking, gardening, milling lumber, maintaining infrastructure, looking after the animals or working in the manufacturing plant. Cedar Moon is tucked inside a state park on seven acres of farmland near the outskirts of Portland, Oregon.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. In order to fulfill UK and sustainability targets, there is a rising demand on landfill capacity and on construction sites to divert trash away from disposal. Good for the Environment.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Austin is a very collaborative environment, from the Chamber to the government to the capital factor, startups want to support each other here,” said Berman. Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. Customers can use it for free on their mobile device.”.

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