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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.

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Is It Possible to Build Affordable Homes That Are Also Energy Efficient?

Pro Builder

is challenging the idea that sustainability and affordability can't coexist. is challenging the idea that sustainability and affordability can't coexist. Read more Sustainability Energy Efficiency Affordability Planning + Development Energy Efficiency million project was funded by both private investment and public funds.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

They build these homes as emergency relief and promote SuperAdobe as a alternative to other kinds of new homes in case other category 5 hurricanes strike. To accomplish this, Ingley’s school, CalEarth, is requesting official recognition of SuperAdobe as a safe and sustainable building material by the International Code Council.

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Graham to lead UPP push for next generation green campuses

Construction Enquirer

Student campus developer and operator UPP has teamed up with sustainable architecture specialist Architype to develop greener student accommodation for universities. This will provide 1,700 Passivhaus-grade student rooms following project close and see refurbished 300 existing bedrooms at Birks Grange.

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Claritas Group heading for liquidation

Construction Enquirer

CEO and founder Jon Wardle confirmed the news in a statement while thanking staff and suppliers for the impact of the failure. “I am passionate about our industry and if nothing else I hope that the Claritas Group’s sad demise can provide inspiration for a more sustainable and collaborative industry. to trade creditors.

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Crown Estate launches net zero housing projects

Construction Enquirer

Over the next decade, it will look to invest significantly in regeneration, delivering new, mixed-tenure residential communities and world-class locations for businesses to prosper.

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VolkerStevin seals deal to start Sunderland footbridge

Construction Enquirer

The bridge will not only improve connectivity between the city centre and the stadium but it will also help to unlock development in the Sheepfolds neighbourhood, where a community of 500 sustainable new homes will enhance the city centre residential offer.

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