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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. Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings.

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Award Winning NH Lakefront Cottage Renovation

Green Home Design Architect

We were pleasantly surprised Saturday night at the AIANH Excellence in Architecture Design Award ceremony when our Lakefront Cottage Renovation project won TWO Awards: The Merit Award and the People’s Choice Award in Residential Architecture! The entries were also previewed in the January/February 2011 issue of NH Home Magazine.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.

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

CivilJungle

The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. Recycled aggregate is considered a “green” construction material since it minimizes the amount of virgin aggregates produced and hence reduces the use of natural resources.

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Lochinvar celebrates top-performing VIP contractors in Nashville.

Contractor Magazine

Residential Plumbing. Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Newsletters. Contact Us. Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Plumbing Contractor. Wastewater. Piping Fire Sprinklers. Pipefitting. Piping Contractor. Hydronics Hydronics Systems. Radiant Heating. Bath/Kitchen Faucets.

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Kengo Kuma, the architect behind Tokyo’s new and controversial Olympic National Stadium

Construction Test

It’s spectacular in a strangely, yes, Zen-like subdued way, wedged on a typically tiny Tokyo footprint between a residential and business area and rare parklands. Kuma’s bold hive-like building stands six storeys high and is wrapped in 20 kilometres of sustainably-sourced, hi-tech timber. Bamboo Entrance to Nezu Museum.