Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15. The 2022 home has ??4,646

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2012

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. The Army is abandoning LEED certification. Less than one month later, the Army has announced it is abandoning LEED certification. in lieu of pursuing LEED certification.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 31, 2023

Design and construction, appliances, and major features all play a role in a home's energy efficiency, so buyers attuned to issues related to home performance have plenty to consider when shopping for a new home. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Over 200,000 industry members—including 70,000 registered for IBS alone—flocked to Vegas for the largest gathering of housing professionals in the world. Highlighting New Trends While Delivering Sustainability IBS also spotlighted the top features and design trends for 2023.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Housing Green America New York City 120

SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Design Certification Seattle Education 75

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2013

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice regarding climate issues, with NAHB's Leadership Council recommending the creation of a new Climate Risk Committee. Our association has always supported such building practices, encouraging members to incorporate environmental stewardship into building and design plans.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2023

./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.

Design 90

Design Green Certification Airports 90

Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integrating products, systems, and best practices. A principal goal of the program is to maximize housing performance and energy efficiency.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

Green 156

Green Residential Certification United States 156

BD+C

JUNE 9, 2014

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) today announced the launch of a new certification program specific to design of interiors of commercial and institutional buildings, according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.

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Green Sustainability Education Retail 72

BD+C

JUNE 2, 2014

Responding to the growing desire for more livable communities and rising concern about our planet, the Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched the Green Garage Certification program. The program is the parking industry equivalent of the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. The photograph above from a popular tea house in Dingboche, Nepal depicts that LEED type notions of interior water use reduction (e.g.,

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Green Certification Finance Software 168

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Typical is the case recently commenced over the construction of the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building in North Carolina which was pursuing LEED New Construction v2009 certification. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Homebuyers are making claims of false advertising over “Net Zero LEED certified” houses in midtown Sacramento – that may be neither. The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. None of the 34 houses were registered with GBCI as pursuing LEED certification.

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Claims Sacramento Housing Electrical 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In this special Autodesk University episode, hear Shannon Goodman , Executive Director of the Lifecycle Building Center , share her expertise on utilizing construction waste for more sustainable and reusable buildings. The project received the Living Building Challenge certification in 2021 by meeting rigorous sustainability standards.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2011

The Republican and Democrats, the House and Senate -- no one can seem to agree. In June, I reported on the Department of Defense Reauthorization bill that passed the House of Representatives. In the legislation, the Department of Defense was banned from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.,

Life Cycle 120

Life Cycle Defense Certification Green 120

Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications. These new options focus on addressing building operations beyond design and construction to promote healthy, safe, and resilient environments.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

High style and high performance go hand-in-hand in this year's annual show house. Drew Smith | Photos by Phil Kean Design Group. That process is just as applicable for custom/luxury homes such as TNAH 2021, as it is for production or community-scale housing. High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart.

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Green Certification Products Electrical 98

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. The photograph above from a popular tea house in Dingboche, Nepal depicts that LEED type notions of interior water use reduction (e.g.,

Green 120

Green Certification Finance Software 120

Natural Building

JULY 6, 2021

Moab Utah’s affordable housing nonprofit Community Rebuilds has been combining sustainable building practices, education, and affordable housing since its founding by now-mayor Emily Niehaus in 2010. Homeowners asked that sound muffling be considered in the design of the barrier as well.

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Stok

MAY 25, 2021

In “The UN and National Academy of Science Set Policies to Accelerate a Regenerative, Living Building Environment,” Scott Foster , Erin Rovalo , and Vivian Loftness outlined the critical role of the built environment in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through U.S. Certification – measure progress and share outcomes.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

Cory Benjamin , 39, Project Director, BIM Manager, TK Design & Associates, South Lyon, Mich. Koby Bowen , 38, President / CEO of Construction and Design, Homes of Distinction, Rogers, Ark. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co.,

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Industrial El Paso Education Cleveland 98

Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2012

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Architecture Green Los Angeles 49

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation.

Green 156

Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

a GBCI rating system that provides strategies and tools for resilient building and design. Thursday also saw the USGBC announcement that the STAR Community Rating System, which offers certification for sustainable communities, will be integrated into USGBC’s LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities programs.

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Green Conference Chicago Certification 174

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Education Boston Environment Sustainability 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. Sec 501.3.7.2.1 Sec 501.3.8.1

Green 136

Green Certification Site Sustainability 136

Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2020

Of the various building concepts and practices to have made their way through the industry over the years—aging in place, universal design. energy efficiency, green building, and sustainability, among others—some have gained traction with builders and consumers and some are now required by code. Stacey Freed. Defining Healthy.

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Oklahoma City Materials Design Green 122

Natural Building

JULY 21, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 40

Green Sustainability Architecture Guidelines 40

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Architecture Green Software 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. What inspired you to enter the design challenge? . What inspired me to get involved in the design challenge was the challenge itself.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Some mineral fiber blocks and thermal insulation boards also pass compliance tests for ASTM C665, Standard Specification for Mineral-fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing (corrosion of steel). Safe, sustainable design.

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