Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2023

./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S.

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Houston Certification Texas Sustainability 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

million Academic Building designed by SchenkelShultz Architecture achieved the 3 Green Globes certification presented by The Green Building Initiative. Valencia College at Lake Nona’s innovative new $21.7 read more.

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Green Design Certification Sustainability 58

Construction Dive

JUNE 22, 2018

United Kingdom-based Building Research Establishment teamed with architecture, engineering and design firm HOK to introduce a green building certification program for the U.S.

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US Certification Green Architecture 72

Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

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Design Jacksonville Plans Green 98

Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In today’s post, she delves into the timely topic of integrating efficient construction management and LEED certifications into building practices to lower operating costs and reduce energy use. The study did not look at any other green innovations, like improved insulation or energy recycling. Achieving these savings is not difficult.

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Certification Management Green Construction 122

Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. However, many opaque forms of standard fire-rated building materials, like concrete and gypsum, limit light transfer and views—both of which are essential to LEED Platinum certification.

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Maine Green Certification Safety 67

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Sustainability Certification Green Life Cycle 105

Stok

APRIL 23, 2018

Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. By using energy modeling as a decision-making tool, project teams can uncover more value for owners and developers by informing early design with performance-based results.

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Certification Modeling Finance Design 40

BD+C

MARCH 13, 2024

This blog first appeared as part of Gensler's Design Forecast blog series , looking at what’s next in 2023 and beyond. ESG Interest from Clients “Certifications are often the first thing people think of when ESG and design are mentioned in the same breath. Kirsten Ritchie: In the U.S., 633 Folsom, San Francisco, Calif.

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San Francisco Sustainability Finance Design 97

Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Earth USA 2011.

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Sustainability Architecture Green Los Angeles 49

Stok

OCTOBER 12, 2021

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. The 10th anniversary of the awards recognizes people, teams, and companies that transform businesses, organizations, and society through design.

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Innovation San Francisco Design San Diego 52

BD+C

JULY 5, 2018

based Building Research Establishment (BRE) has teamed up with architecture, engineering, and design firm HOK to introduce a new green building certification program to the U.S. BREEAM rates the sustainability of buildings and infrastructure based on performance benchmarks.

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Certification Construction Green Infrastructure 66

Natural Building

JULY 21, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. July 21, 2009.

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Green Sustainability Architecture Guidelines 40

BD+C

APRIL 5, 2023

Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years 0 qpurcell Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:51 Women in Design+Construction Wedge’s 37-year career at Shepley Bulfinch evolved a historic firm into a national design practice. She led a new generation that achieved certification as a women-owned and led business.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

Between now and 2050, Architecture 2030 (a nonprofit that is advocating for sustainable and carbon-neutral planning and design in the built environment) estimates that “embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of new construction emissions (49 percent).” WELL v2, and LBC v3.1 but this article focuses only on the last two.

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Certification Materials Green Products 57

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2020

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC), the pre-eminent authority on bird-friendly architecture, is also advocating a bill to enact nationwide bird-friendly guidelines for federal buildings. The solution is architectural glass designed specifically to work with avian eyesight, making it more readily recognizable as a solid obstacle.

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New York City New York ABC San Francisco 90

Natural Building

MARCH 8, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Green 40

Green Sustainability Architecture Certification 40

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Architecture 56

Architecture Sustainability Green Permits 56

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As a designer and trained architect, the author discovered through her own research she needed to have a better understanding about the materiality of resilient flooring and its relationship to sustainability and performance. Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? •

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Sustainability Certification Green Products 52

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Architecture Green Software 40

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Post a Comment.

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Green Electrical Sustainability Architecture 40

Natural Building

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Green 49

Green Architecture Sustainability Environment 49

Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Sustainability 65

Sustainability Green Architecture Portland 65

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Cory Benjamin , 39, Project Director, BIM Manager, TK Design & Associates, South Lyon, Mich. Koby Bowen , 38, President / CEO of Construction and Design, Homes of Distinction, Rogers, Ark. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co.,

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Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Natural Building

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. In 1994, they opened the Ecovillage Training Center, which teaches students about permaculture, green building, renewable energy, and other important tenets of eco-living.

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San Francisco Green Sustainability Housing 98

Natural Building

OCTOBER 17, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Green 45

Green Sustainability Architecture Housing 45

HardHatChat

AUGUST 19, 2015

With back-to-school season here, it’s exciting to think about students heading off to pursue a degree or certificate in a construction field. Many prepare for a commercial construction career with a formal education, whether it’s a college degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, or a related field.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Certification 120

Natural Building

JANUARY 21, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Green Architecture Housing 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Architecture Green United States 40

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

Sustainability 45

Sustainability Green Architecture Colorado 45

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Timber Framing.

California 40

California Green Sustainability Architecture 40

Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2023

Designed and built by Michael Gardner, AIA, principal of Luxus Design Build and founder of Studio g Architecture, the 7,500-square-foot, two-level, four-bedroom home is a perfect blend of fun and functional design. That meant using the topography and natural materials as a guide for the home’s construction and design.

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Las Vegas NAHB Design IDEA 52

The Korte Company

JANUARY 20, 2009

The Korte Company is pleased to announce that Jeremy Smith has passed the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) test and has been designated a LEED Accredited Professional.

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Certification Nevada United States Employment 40

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2011

A webcast on Architectural, Engineering and Construction or A/E/C Marketing Best Practices is now open for registration on the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) website. Learn how architectural, engineering or construction firms market their services. Webcast – Tuesday September 15, 2011.

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Consulting Illinois Resource Architecture 237

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 244

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. 2 B Green Profitably. 2M Design Consultants, Inc. 360 Architecture. 4240 architecture. Alabama Green Building Solutions & SLS Construction. Albertin Vernon Architecture LLC. Alfandre Architecture, PC. How can that be?

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Consulting Green Architecture Sustainability 55

Green Home Design Architect

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Residential Design & Build magazine’s 2009 Trends Report has the latest data on home design and building trends (reporting on 2008). Not surprisingly, our history in dealing with architectural design clients indicates these are the same areas where our clients make adjustments when going through budgeting and cost comparisons.

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Residential Design Budgeting Budget 40