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New One Undershaft tower plan as tall as the Shard

Construction Enquirer

Right) Revised design will include Europe highest public viewing area at the top of the building and lower green outdoor spaces. Eric Parry Architects has designed the project, which is expected to be submitted for planning after public consultation. Left) Planned ‘Trellis tower’ granted planning in 2016.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

For much of the past 100 years, designers and planners have worked around automobiles as the main organizing mechanism for cities. This green infrastructure makes our cities more beautiful and more livable and serves a critical function in stormwater management, reducing pollution, and decreasing the urban heat island effect.

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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BD+C

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

Business Facilities

million to the University of Maryland to create a green energy research center. The goal of the Green Energy Institute—a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) at the A. The new green energy research facility is the centerpiece of Gov. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5

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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

BD+C

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. The green power market, a subset of the larger electricity market in the U.S.,

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Innovative Roofing Options for A More Sustainable Home

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. Metal roofing is designed to withstand any weather condition. Each shingle is capable of generating up to 63 watts of electricity.

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How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Builders 

Pro Builder

New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Latest in Construction Industry Innovation. See Change: Innovation in Home Building. 3 New Innovations for the Construction Industry. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. Dynamic Glass. Aerogel Insulation.