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Green Roofs and Living Walls: An Overview of Benefits and Installation

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Green roofs and living walls are two of the latest sustainable design and architecture trends. The advantages of green roofs and living walls are manifold, from reducing energy bills to […] The post Green Roofs and Living Walls: An Overview of Benefits and Installation appeared first on The Constructor.

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Green, and then some: Architecture firms are helping cities raise the stakes in green design

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Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing number of local jurisdictions that are expanding the scope of their energy- and water-use requirements for new construction.

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Top 215 Green Building Sector Design Firms for 2019

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based architecture and engineering firms reporting revenue from green building-related work in 2018, according to Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. . Gensler, Jacobs, Stantec, HOK, and AECOM head the rankings of U.S.-based

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Some Principles of Green Architecture

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This includes designing the house for the best orientation to the sun, specifically for windows and solar panels, for maximum heat and light. Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Layouts should also be designed to last to avoid major renovations down the line.

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How modern building enclosures are redefining commercial design

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By Mike Smalley Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Continue reading to learn about the challenges faced during its development, the successes achieved, and the broader implications for commercial design. Featuring a 0.4-ha

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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

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Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Green building benchmark programs. New buildings are designed and constructed with bigger footprints than existing or demolished ones. In the U.S., was estimated at $64.6

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.