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SAB Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
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.
SAB Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
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.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
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. Photographs: Mati Allendes.
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SAB Magazine
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
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'
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2018
If you’re tired of thinking about work all the time, we recommend checking out 99% Invisible , a podcast about “the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.” Many episodes touch on topics related to construction like architecture and city planning, but instead of offering direct tips, they focus on interesting stories.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry.
SAB Magazine
APRIL 18, 2018
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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 23, 2018
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. While new to the United States, BREEAM isn’t entirely unfamiliar to the architecture, engineering and construction community. According to the U.K.’s
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