Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2020

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. The design team used dedicated software to translate the BIM model into a VR-friendly environment.

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BD+C

MAY 23, 2023

Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager Hord Coplan Macht, Baltimore, MD., has promoted Ilijana Soldan, AIA, LEED AP, EcoDistricts, NCARB, to Sustainability Manager. rcassidy Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:29 HORD COPLAN MACHT Research-based designer will lead Sustainability Action Team and the firm's green initiatives.

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 23, 2023

The educators at Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida have been practicing modular construction long before it became popular. For over eight years, the leading global provider of building materials has partnered with the Academy to provide needed products and educate their students.

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.

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BD+C

APRIL 12, 2023

Watch: Trends in urban design for 2023, with James Corner Field Operations 0 dbarista Wed, 04/12/2023 - 11:48 Isabel Castilla, a Principal Designer with the landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations, discusses recent changes in clients' priorities about urban design, with a focus on her firm's recent projects.

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Design Architecture Education Sustainability 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An oasis of sustainability in the center of the campus, the college was designed as a magnet for 2,500 students, 200 teachers and administrative staff and the community.

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Education Sustainability Design 82

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

This fall, Penn State University could start site planning for the first commercial building at its Sustainability Experience Center, a 9.5-acre which features technologies and facilities designed to support sustainability education. acre destination near famed Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.,

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Sustainability Education Commercial Site 91

BD+C

MARCH 26, 2014

Global architecture and design firm Callison announced the release of Matrix by Callison , a comprehensive online sustainable design tool.

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Sustainability Design Green Airports 81

Stok

OCTOBER 25, 2019

“What will it take to achieve the sustainability goals of our project?” Whether your sustainable project involves goals around carbon reduction, healthy indoor environments, or energy efficiency, the short answer is it takes additional coordination and planning and likely requires strategic consultants. 2: Design & Engineering.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Tenants are demanding sustainable facilities.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 6, 2022

With a potential lifespan of 80 years or more, architectural zinc roofing delivers longevity, sustainability, and resiliency to meet or exceed specified requirements on commercial, municipal, residential, educational, health care, and other thoughtfully designed projects. Elemental, natural, and sustainable.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Keeping up with the growing backlog of facility renovation, repair, sustainability, and maintenance is a never ending challenge for colleges and universities. The post Higher Education and Managing Repair and Renovations Efficiently appeared first on 4BT. Secondly collaboration is required among all internal and external stakeholders.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 17, 2023

Every year, I look forward to celebrating Women in Construction Week, as it is an important time to recognize the women in this industry while also taking action, driving awareness, and hosting impactful discussions to help create a more equitable and inclusive industry,” said Les Hiscoe, CEO at Shawmut Design and Construction.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The net-energy positive education facility was constructed to meet the stringent criteria of the Living Building Challenge.

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Innovation Sustainability Green Education 69

Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2016

introduced “Sustainable Kitchen Design: Solutions for Sinks”, a new continuing education unit course for AIA and ASID, today. InSinkErator, a business unit of St. Louis-based Emerson Electric Co., read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 18, 2024

Walter P Moore promotes former 40 Under 40 winner Kelly Roberts 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/18/2024 - 09:30 Engineers In addition to her role as a Principal, Roberts is a distinguished leader in structural design with an extensive portfolio encompassing diverse projects such as educational and healthcare facilities to commercial and healthcare structures.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

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Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Since opening in September 2017, Cornell Tech’s New York campus has gained attention for its inventive, ambitious design.

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Modeling Design New York Education 100

Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

Contemporary institutional design is an increasingly diverse sector of the construction industry. These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. by Robert Marshall. Photos courtesy CertainTeed.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design (GSD) has launched a new research center that is focused on advancing the energy efficiency of buildings through better design.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Design Advantage.

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Concrete Design Seattle Commercial 78

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. This article also addresses issues with air entrainment, high-strength concrete (HSC), and considering certain project performance requirements when designing the proper mix. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. Design Advantage.

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Concrete Design Seattle Commercial 78

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. Various designers are experimenting with different ways in which algae can be incorporated into structures of all sizes. In order to achieve minimal environmental impact, this studio envisions a two-fold approach to sustainability. Below are just a few examples.

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Sustainability Chicago Boston Design 52

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. Green Building Council''s LEED rating system.

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Sustainability Site Texas Guidelines 120

Natural Building

JANUARY 10, 2022

This is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book for anyone interested in sustainable approaches to our built environment. You can access the free online version at endeavourcentre.org.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Furthermore, the administrative burden required for sustainable facilities management must be reduced as staffing levels continue to fall. Value generation in public sector facilities management is now a mandate as elevated levels of waste are no longer sustainable.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 16, 2022

Ankit, a 32-year-old former journalist from Jaipur, India, set out on a cycle mission to transform India’s villages into ecologically sustainable communities. Along with teaching sustainable living he teaches the means for earning a living through eco-friendly ways. You can read the original article at www.sundayguardianlive.com.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2014

The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability.

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Sustainability Green Life Cycle Design 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has launched LEED Proven Provider, a new designation that streamlines the LEED project review process for experienced organizations that demonstrate consistent excellence in administering LEED projects.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Thoughtfully Designed Homes with ICF. They wanted a community dictated not by square footage or number of bedrooms, but by design, authenticity, and thoughtfulness. Ultimately, what fueled our design were three factors: Cost-effectiveness , not only upfront but over time too. kcichowicz. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 10:13. Aesthetics.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. In the end, the habitat design should help answer the question, “What if extreme environment habitats embraced their unique surroundings to enhance human well-being?”

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Environment Autodesk Education Engineering 126

BD+C

JUNE 22, 2023

Keith Hempel named President of LPA Design Studios LPA Design Studios today announced the promotion of Chief Design Officer Keith Hempel, FAIA, to president of the 58-year-old integrated design firm. In 2021, LPA earned the AIA California Firm Award, the state’s highest honor for an architecture firm.

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