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Green light for resi tower at shopping centre site

Construction Enquirer

Galliard Homes has secured approval from Lewisham Planning Committee to transform Leegate Shopping Centre in Lee Green, South East London into a residential tower. A building of up to 15 storeys containing 562 new homes designed by Rolfe Judd Architecture can now be constructed on the 1.92-hectare

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Some Principles of Green Architecture

Natural Building

Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Maximize Space A well thought-out floor plan that doesn’t waste space. Tight Building Envelope A home’s building envelope is a critical part of green architecture.

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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. Scheduled to open in 2025, Three Chamberlain Square was awarded planning permission by Birmingham City Council in June 2022, and forms an integral part of the overall Paradise masterplan.

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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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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

BD+C

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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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. Here are a five examples: 1.

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Webster Green brings affordable and supportive housing to the Bronx

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Magnusson Architecture and Planning has recently completed Webster Green, a $30 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Bronx. The mixed-use development provides apartments and supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.

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