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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BD+C

Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion.

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The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea!

Pro Builder

The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea! The residential resort club will offer 5,900 square foot four-bedroom residences, in addition to 8 six-bedroom estate homes. Sustainability. Sustainability. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:16. Housing Markets. Green Projects.

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Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023

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Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023. The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects. Electrical. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 10:31. 4 SBCC meeting. “No 4 SBCC meeting. Energy Efficiency.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit? Nearly 11% of global carbon emissions derive from the construction industry.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill.