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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

concrete / ready-mix / embodied carbon. In the case of concrete , the embodied carbon is what is emitted by taking the raw materials out of the ground, processing them, and delivering them. complete concrete solutions. . complete concrete solutions. . Sustainable construction resources. michael.delros….

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Fire-rated curtain wall supports Maine environmental center’s green goals

Construction Specifier

Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. However, many opaque forms of standard fire-rated building materials, like concrete and gypsum, limit light transfer and views—both of which are essential to LEED Platinum certification.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal.

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Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design

BD+C

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

Viatera quartz surfaces from LX Hausys combine superior strength, low maintenance, and sustainability in nearly 50 styles, ranging from classic Calacatta marble to concrete look-alikes. sustainable materials. . In addition, the veneer exceeds certification standards for compressive strength. Click for more info. . .

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Roof Storm Damage Checklist | What to Do After a Storm on Roof | Types of Roof Storm Damage | Roof Storm Damage Checklist

CivilJungle

Certification. Form 6 (Application for Code Compliance Certificate) attached to Applicant Inspection Card. Certificate of Design Work) must be provided. Tiles (concrete, metal). Structure complies to the New Zealand Building Code and concrete complies with NZS 3101 (2006). Date Update. Overall Condition of Roof.