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The Future of the Built Environment in 2019

Stok

So, we wanted to take a more casual route for a look forward and tap on members of the stok team to answer the question: What is the future of the built environment in 2019? If we think about where sustainable design in the built environment is now, resilient design clearly has potential to rapidly take shape in the coming year and beyond.

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Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners

Pro Builder

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. A large bank of windows affords great views and ample natural light B.

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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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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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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

BD+C

Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. employees reporting that they have choice in where to work within their company’s office environment.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

Many contractors also prefer the material due to its ease of handling and installation, whether the latter occurs on the jobsite or in controlled environments ( e.g. prefabricated panels). It helps to reduce heat transfer and thermal bridging, and create a more comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Safe, sustainable design.

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Five Trends: Why Smart Building Technology Makes Good Business Sense

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

As reported in JLL’s October 2012 Global Sustainability Perspective , numerous studies and surveys have demonstrated that tenants and their advisors increasingly expect smart building features such as zoned HVAC, sophisticated equipment maintenance alert systems, advanced security systems and “green” buildings.