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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

Therefore, WELL and Fitwel take acoustics into consideration; however, it remains a poorly understood indoor environmental quality (IEQ) parameter, and the lowest rated (referenced from ‘Green buildings and health,’ Global Environmental Health and Sustainability, vol. The question is, what is ‘acoustical equity’ and how does one achieve it?

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North Carolina Governor’s Report: Aiming To Stay On Top

Business Facilities

North Carolina isn’t resting on its laurels as Business Facilities' 2020 State of the Year. With a thriving tech talent pool and a commitment to an equity-driven recovery, Gov. Roy Cooper aims to defend the crown.

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More Homeowners Want Home Improvements, But Done Themselves

Pro Builder

Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:50. This means more green for retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s, which have been faring well during the pandemic already, according to CNBC. In the research note, Wells Fargo senior equity analyst Zachary Fadem spelled out factors that have driven some people out of cities. cbroderick.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

Under her leadership, Shepley Bulfinch became a women-owned firm, was awarded the 2011 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Diversity Recognition Award, and named 2020 ENR Southwest Design Firm of the Year. Green Building Council and a signatory to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2030 Challenge.

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5 Themes for the Future of High Performance Buildings

Stok

This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020. In the near vicinity of GreenerBuilder, the Green Health Partnership hosted a Health & Well-being Roundtable with USGBC’s Kelly Worden and ArcSkoru’s Chris Pyke. At the forefront is equity.

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

Business Facilities

The report finds that expanding the program to 600 megawatts will help Los Angeles achieve a state mandate to generate a third of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. Conservation Corps’ Green Job Training Program and Empower America’s training program for veterans with Solar Provider Group.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

The builder reported 1,323 closings in 2020, raising its ranking among Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants to No. That amenity, along with water conservation measures, became a standard feature for all Ivory Homes in 2020. 37 while achieving an overall customer satisfaction rating above 90%, based on independent research.