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Army Abandons LEED Certification

Green Building Law Update

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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CEU Article: Designing buildings for real performance

SAB Magazine

Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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The Women’s House in Morocco

Natural Building

They built a Women’s House in close collaboration with local women and workers: a place where women can share their crafts with the community and visitors. The features of the site were taken as starting points for the implementation and design of the Women’s House. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. House Bill 1077 (Ch. Senate Bill 170/House Bill 241 (Chs. House Bill 149 (Ch.

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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified

Green Building Law Update

of this article without requiring an independent certification that the buildings have achieved the required standards.”. Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. In fact, we gave our first legal opinion on a LEED certified public building in Maryland in 2002. Public school construction is a big deal in the state.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

Construction only : This type of loan covers house building costs only and requires for the loan to be repaid in full within a year after the project’s completion or refinanced into a mortgage. It can only be acquired with the proper education certification, expertise, and a contractor’s license.