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

The Constructor

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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Some Principles of Green Architecture

Natural Building

Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Tight Building Envelope A home’s building envelope is a critical part of green architecture. Include Green Technology Consider Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, radiant flooring, and geothermal heating and cooling systems when building a home.

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

BD+C

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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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

Construction Specifier

Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Green building benchmark programs. In 2020, the market for green building materials in the U.S. The world is expected to add 230,400 km 2 (2.48 was estimated at $64.6

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

I am often asked, “how can I expand my green building business?” But Greenbuild has been a prime source of new clients for my sustainability and green building law practice (. Greenbuild 2018 in Chicago will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year. LEED is still where it is at in green building.

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McAlpine starts Paradise Birmingham green office

Construction Enquirer

Developer MEPC has given Sir Robert McAlpine the green light to start phase 2 office building at the £1.2bn Paradise Birmingham scheme. The 10-storey office project, Three Chamberlain Square, forms a key part of phase two which also includes a 17-storey hotel at the south western corner of the development.

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