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VIEWPOINT: Grey Matter: Lessons from the ‘La Cuisine’ building, Winnipeg Folk Festival

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Building Case Studies A CONVERSATION WITH TOM MONTEYNE pre-engineered steel building re-use of materials SabMagazine salvaged materials sustainable architecture and building sustainable design practice Syverson Monteyne Architecture the ‘La Cuisine’ building Winnipeg Folk Festival'

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A pioneer in bringing life cycle assessment [LCA] to the North American construction sector, the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute celebrates a 20th anniversary this year.

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Gorgeous Balinese Wellness Retreat is Carbon Zero

Natural Building

And all of the natural building materials were sourced in that region. Not only is this fast growing material incredibly sustainable, its flexibility means they were able to create spaces that biologically morph from the surrounding elements. Architects: Inspiral Architecture and Design Studios.

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019. According to the U.K.’s

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features.

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Launched in 2006, the Living Building Challenge is a rigorous certification program that sets absolute performance standards and requires proof that they have been achieved before awarding certification.

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

Sustainability. Material Trends. Description: Funding is not in place yet for the program, which would include a new train shed, tracks and concourses, but preserve the historic stations architecture. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

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