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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

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Roof utilization is a big driver for many employers who are looking to create recreational space for their staff or visitors, while others are creating green roofs for sustainability reasons. Some cities like Boston, Portland, and Seattle are requiring developers to mitigate their building’s impact on the region’s storm water system.

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17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials

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When mixed with water and lime, fly ash becomes a material very similar to Portland cement, making it ideal for concrete blocks or bricks, as well as poured concrete. . It’s recognized as environmentally friendly, requires less water than cement to mix, and costs less than Portland cement. Cork is another sustainable material.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. In order to fulfill UK and sustainability targets, there is a rising demand on landfill capacity and on construction sites to divert trash away from disposal. Recycled Concrete.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

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Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. The cores have a satisfaction in sustainability terms diminishing the amount of concrete utilized. Sustainability. This design option can become unstable in specific environments. Effortless constructability of the economy within the formwork.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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The device is based on dried blood spot (DBS) technology, which is best known for newborn screening and has many additional commercial uses for clinical trials, bio-banking, population studies and a wide range of medical research. The company’s commitment to the environment and safety is a top priority,” Cura said.

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