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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature. Such improvements not only attract employees to the office but also foster creativity and improve overall job satisfaction.

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USGBC: Free LEED certification for projects in new markets

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Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.

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Parking structures group launches LEED-type program for parking garages

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Responding to the growing desire for more livable communities and rising concern about our planet, the Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched the Green Garage Certification program. The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

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New designation launched to streamline LEED review process

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The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects. Green Building Council (USGBC) and GBCI. “It

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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Since the site selection industry does not have a universally agreed upon set of criteria for a first-rate site, Tennessee entrusted two consulting firms and its economic development officers to create a menu of rigorous benchmarks which sites must meet in order to qualify as “certified.”.

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Plane travel in the pandemic: Emirates ‘world’s first airline’ to carry out pre-flight coronavirus tests

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Dubai’s state-owned carrier worked with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to conduct the Covid-19 testing in the check-in area of terminal three of Dubai International Airport for those travelling on a service to Tunisia on Wednesday. . Dubai International is the fifth busiest airport in the world, welcoming 86.3

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

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By integrating VDC with the safety department, Emmanuel was able to coordinate online OSHA trainings and guide the VDC department to receive OSHA 10 hour certifications. Jamie Berzon Chief Technology Officer, S. Wilson & Co., Louis, MO Jamie has led the digital transformation at S.