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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

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California Dreamin’

Business Facilities

A network of leaders came together at the California Economic Summit to help make sure that opportunity and a sustainable environment are watchwords for growth in the Golden State. Read: California Dreamin’ at BusinessFacilities.com.

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ENR 2022 California & Northwest's Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

From growing up in a rural town or following in the footsteps of a parent to tinkering with robots or working on helicopter engines, every one of this year’s ENR California and Northwest’s Top Young Professionals shares a common love and curiosity for the built environment. They also have a story to tell. .

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California releases guide for state water policy

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The State of California released a final version of its Water Resilience Portfolio , a guide to aid the state in developing future water policies. This roadmap will guide state efforts to meet the water needs of the state’s communities, economy, and environment as the climate changes.

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Award of Merit Water/Environment; I-5 and SR 548 California Creek Fish Passage Project

ENR Construction

Time was on the side of the team building the California Creek Fish Passage Project, designed to replace the stream crossings beneath four separate roadways to better support the area’s fish and wildlife. .

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Wildfires, Droughts Not Dealbreakers for California Buyers

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Wildfires, Droughts Not Dealbreakers for California Buyers. Homeowner Jenny Hess says the great weather and calm environment are two of her favorite things about living in California—except when she’s worried about wildfires or running out of water. cbroderick. Tue, 09/07/2021 - 09:37.

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Straw Bale Houses in Southern California

Natural Building

Rebecca Tasker, with a crew of apprentices, is building two straw bale houses near Escondido, California. The post Straw Bale Houses in Southern California appeared first on Natural Building Blog. So the building project is also a teaching site. Using straw fits in with permaculture. People like sustainability,” Tasker said.