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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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7 Things to Know About the Sustainable Future of Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The industry creates high levels of physical and digital waste, with 10-15% of materials wasted on every build. Construction and the built environment account for nearly 38% of all energy-related carbon emissions around the world. From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. .

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything

Green Building Law Update

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. So, reducing waste is a good thing.

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ESG Disclosure Simplification Act Passes Committee But Will Fail

Green Building Law Update

The bill would require all public companies to disclose “environmental, social, and governance [ESG] metrics” as material information about the company. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4329, the ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2019. But again, there is no realistic scenario under which this becomes law. The failure of H.R.4329,

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

As a result, more thought is now invested in material selection and whole system performance. It differs from slag wool, which is a manmade material made primarily from iron ore blast furnace slag. It helps to reduce heat transfer and thermal bridging, and create a more comfortable indoor environment for occupants.

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30+ Construction Industry Statistics for EMEA

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Industry trends, both near and farsighted, are likely to impact your approach to preconstruction, technology investments, sustainability, risk analysis, workforce planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and the list goes on. Current supply chain constraints, sustainability efforts, and workforce outlooks. Material costs.