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WELL at the Intersection of Human Health and Green Building

Green Building Law Update

And then this month, Delos announced that it has completed an equity investment raise of $108 Million where Jeff Vinik and Cascade Investment, LLC (owned by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates) were the lead investors. The IWBI is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment.

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3 Takeaways from Living Future 2021

Stok

Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. 1: PUBLIC POLICY MUST ACCELERATE THE DECARBONIZATION OF THE U.S. ENERGY SYSTEM. A new report, Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S.

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The Future of Social Justice in the Workplace

Stok

As transparency and social justice remain growing priorities for businesses, it’s important for companies to consider how they’re addressing equity in the workplace. From zero carbon to biophilic design , our industry is continually pushing for buildings that actively improve our environments rather than maintain the status quo.

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Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction, jobsite, and built environments. Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. The importance of aggregating data across a connected cloud environment.

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

Business Facilities

Prior studies commissioned by the LABC Institute have concluded that Los Angeles has 10,000 acres of rooftop solar potential, enough to support a FIT far larger than the 600 megawatt program recommended in the study released from the USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.

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Energy Efficient Mortgage

Green Home Design Architect

Energy efficient homes are better for the ecosystem, eliminate toxins and allergens creating a healthy environment for your family, and reduce costs (energy costs, health care expenses, maintenance and repairs). In a typical home, energy consumes about 10% of the household budget.

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7 Construction Industry Truths Made Clear at Autodesk University

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The importance of aggregating data across a connected cloud environment. “If Workflow guidance on flexible budget structures, contract generation for commitments, collaborative change order workflows, and cash flow forecasting. Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is something that every company should strive for.