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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Sustainable lighting strategy This involves early planning to create a building footprint that directionally maximizes natural light.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

BD+C

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Sustainable lighting strategy This involves early planning to create a building footprint that directionally maximizes natural light.

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Green Building Bonds as a Game Changing New Source of Capital

Green Building Law Update

This bond issuance also confirms Regency''s commitment and long term view on sustainability, as evidenced by its greengenuity© program, which is the REIT''s “commitment to do all that is practical to reduce its environmental impact in developing and operating shopping centers. The bank acted as underwriter on Regency’s deal.

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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts. Last month, the City Planning Commission approved a draft Code focusing on sustainability recommending adoption by the City Council.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

These insulation boards contribute to key project goals, such as energy efficiency, moisture management, fire protection, sound control, building resilience, and sustainability. Safe, sustainable design. Continuous insulation (ci) is an effective practice for reducing heat transfer.

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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. Last week the U.S. real estate since the invention of the glass window.

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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. Sustainability Efforts.