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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

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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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) Director Cecilia Muñoz have announced the expansion of the Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative (SC2) to seven new cities.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

The embrace of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEED certification? That’s why we have an AI team working on an ambitious, secure in-house language model. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. Just another day at the office.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

Education and awareness continue the drive toward higher performance building envelopes, which is prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value , airtightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control, acoustics, and more. Continuous insulation (ci) is an effective practice for reducing heat transfer.

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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In addition to a strong work ethic, Kansas workers are highly educated. The state ranks 17th in the nation for percentage of adults, 25 and over, with a high school education, and 16th for percentage of adults with a college degree. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis.

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