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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. Product and Material Selection.

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Earth-Sheltered Architecture Discussion

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What are the pros and cons of digging into the ground or earth berming, including green roofs? Blocks electrical magnetic frequencies. Blocks electrical magnetic frequencies. Limited appropriate materials for building. What materials can be used? Advantages. Thermal buffering. Energy efficiency. Fire resistance.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

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As the industry focuses on green construction to alleviate the environmental stresses caused by construction—the sector uses 48% of global energy , depletes natural resources, and is responsible for 38% of global greenhouse gas emissions —construction professionals worldwide are searching for ways to make their efforts more sustainable.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

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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.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Passive Solar.

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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. April 07, 2012.

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Estimating the Cost of a Commercial Building Project

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Size meaning total square footage and quality pertaining to the grade of materials being used. Still, the profit margin on any project starts with an accurate cost and materials accounting. A Class A commercial structure receives this designation due to its architecture, amenities, materials and location. Architecture.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Adobe Homes.

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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. HyperAdobe.

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