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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

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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

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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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Green Building is Now the Law in Dallas

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Lots must be designed so that at least 70% of the built environment is permeable. Also deleted are the chapters for commissioning and causing the code to apply to alterations of existing buildings. Single family residential may also meet the minimum requirements of ICC 700. Dallas Green IGCC LEED Local Government building'

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When office-to-residential conversion works

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When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. The Perkins Eastman-designed conversion in Alexandria, Va.,

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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney

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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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