Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. How BREEAM Certification Works.

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Certification Green United States Sustainability 180

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. In Philadelphia, the new baggage claim building received LEED® Gold Certification.

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Airports Innovation Travel Design 105

BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga.

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Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 108

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market. Which raises an interesting conflict that the two standards are not the same.

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Housing Green America New York City 120

Stok

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It’s currently in the early development stages, with a proof-of-concept calculator and a pilot study applying reduction scenarios to three cities: New York City, Portland, and Austin. 2: Identify synergies with other policies and green building certifications The Buy Clean California Act (BCCA), LEED v4.1

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California Life Cycle Materials New York City 52

Stok

JANUARY 31, 2019

And while it was previously thought difficult to achieve impressive heights with a timber structure, a 49-story tower in design in Portland is planning to prove everyone wrong. Yet sometimes we get stuck in our routine and fall into a pattern that stifles growth and innovation. This progression makes sense. The Growth of GRESB.

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Environment Cash Flow San Diego Sustainability 73

Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Green Guidelines and Certification for your Home. Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. An Alternative Home Tour. The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome.

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Sustainability Green Architecture Portland 65