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DC commission approves Gehry's redesign for Eisenhower memorial

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Frank Gehry ''s updated design for a new Dwight D. has been approved by the Eisenhower Memorial Commission , reports the Washington Post. Eisenhower memorial in Washington, D.C., Body Image: read more. Architects Cultural Facilities Military Construction Museums'

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Demand Response Needs a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. ” Demand Response is the purview of state public service commissions. And we know they won’t be run from Washington DC.

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Demand Response Needs to a Mulligan

Green Building Law Update

Circuit Court of Appeals has nullified the retail electric market Demand Response programs governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, putting a chink in the armor of the new EPA carbon curbs. ” Demand Response is the purview of state public service commissions. And we know they won’t be run from Washington DC.

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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4

Green Building Law Update

The voluntary density bonus is so valuable in the suburban DC market that in the last 4 years, all but one building approved committed to LEED certification. Since the first LEED bonus density project was approved, 96 buildings have been approved by the County and of those, 56 have agreed to achieve LEED certification.

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

Green Building Law Update

Representing client in telephone informal mediation of construction dispute aimed at keeping construction on schedule while apportioning responsibility for design defect. Reviewing, considering and revising an enhanced commissioning scope. 03:50 p.m.

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COVID-19 workplace updates: financial & environmental impact

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As our industry dives deeper into designing and operating workplaces to protect occupant health, we can’t lose sight of another global public health crisis that buildings play an undeniable role in: climate change. Size of PV system that would need to be installed to directly offset the increase (in kW DC per 1,000 SF of building).

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The Ultimate Construction Father's Day Gift Guide 2021

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This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy. 5 Werkhoody It might seem counterintuitive to buy a long sleeve, hooded shirt in the middle of summer, but Truewerk’s Werkhoody is designed to keep tradesmen cooler and protected from the sun during the hottest months of the year.