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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

The educators at Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School in Loxahatchee, Florida have been practicing modular construction long before it became popular. Thus, the house is exposed to highway speed winds without the protection of siding when it is transported from the school’s workshop to the Habitat jobsite.

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The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends

BD+C

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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Sustainable Building and Design in Australia

Natural Building

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling. There is a short video about the home at www.youtube.com.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

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 mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

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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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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New designation launched to streamline LEED review process

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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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