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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. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Resilient Flooring: The sustainable specification

Construction Specifier

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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Virtual reality as a tool for sustainable design

Construction Specifier

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The design team used dedicated software to translate the BIM model into a VR-friendly environment.

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Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness

Pro Builder

Why the Industry Should Educate Consumers on Health and Wellness. Forbes argues the focus on health is not new, but there remains a large disconnect between Americans and how their built environment affects their health. cbroderick. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 09:27. This finding is according to GlobalScan’s 2020 study across 27 markets.

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Beyond the possible career development opportunities, certifications are needed in certain cases.

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5 steps construction managers can take to help implement new tech to their crew

Fieldwire

Sustainability: As consumer attitudes about the environment change for the better, transitioning to more eco-friendly technologies will help your business resonate with the next generation of homeowners. Foster an ongoing learning environment You should foster a supportive ongoing learning environment.

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Dunkin' Donuts Green is a Hot Trend in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants. The five stages of the DD Green program include Site Development, Store Efficiency, Healthy Indoors, Sustainable Operations and Innovation and Community. 7th Street in Long Beach, California.

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