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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Boston , New York , and San Francisco , are considering ways to improve the financial incentives, change zoning policies and expedite plan reviews, but developers should get a full-service team assembled to take a hard look at a conversion before they get started. Portland, Ore. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S. enacted Title 24.85

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

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. GDP (All Industry 2011): $1.3 Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S.

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