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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. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Multifamily Rental: Big House, Big Impact in Texas

Pro Builder

Multifamily Rental: Big House, Big Impact in Texas. The firms’ Big House approach —a moniker it trademarked—is unique in making the 10 to 14 stacked flats per building look more like attached townhomes or even a single-family home, with individual entries into the ground-floor units. Sun, 08/07/2022 - 02:16.

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Which Cement Is Best for House Construction | Different Types of Cement  and Use

CivilJungle

Which Cement Is Best for House Construction? Which Cement is Best for House Construction is a common question to ask people who are thinking about constructing a new home themselves. Must think about this question Which Cement is Best for House Construction. The followings are two best types of cement for house construction.

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Low Carbon Concrete for the First Time Required by Law

Green Building Law Update

Current green building programs actually encourage the use of concrete. The code provides for substituting one of several pozzolans, such as fly ash, slag and other Portland cement replacements. And the next versions of green building programs must respond.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. As Green Construction Grows, So Could Cross-Laminated Timber. Interested in green construction?

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Green Building Initiative moves to include locally sourced materials in Green Globes

BD+C

The Green Building Initiative group based in Portland, Ore., met with the Department of Agriculture on a plan to include locally sourced materials in its green building standards. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack helmed the “White House Rural Council Workshop - Building with Wood: Jobs and the Environment.”

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. One door was rescued from a historic Portland house facing demolition. The post Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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