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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

BD+C

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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Persimmon invests in modular house builder TopHat

Construction Enquirer

Modular house builder TopHat has raised £70m from new and existing shareholders as it prepares to open Europe’s largest modular housing factory to manufacture up to 4,000 ultra low-carbon homes a year. House builder Persimmon and institutional investor Aviva have each made a substantial investment in volumetric modular house builder.

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Passive house design: A key to sustainable community building

BD+C

A vibrant community, Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood is taking bold steps to counteract decades of divestment that have resulted in vacant properties, dangerous pedestrian corridors, and the poor air quality that comes with being treated as a pass-through neighborhood between the city’s largest employment centers.

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A Garden House in Ecuador

Natural Building

The Garden House in Ecuador obscures the boundary between nature and the built space. The design team says, ‘ T here are places where people do not know whether they are garden or house, or a house built by the garden.’. The rest of the house takes shape with adobe walls.

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3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins

Pro Builder

3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins. Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their produc. What Is Lean Design in Home Building? What Is Lean Design in Home Building? Lean Design for Home Builders?

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Design Tips for Creating the Most Practical Home Office Space

Pro Builder

Design Tips for Creating the Most Practical Home Office Space. Remote workers aren't in any rush to revisit their old commutes and return to the office, which is why Housing Design Matters says it may be time to invest in more functional home work spaces. Home Design. Design Best Practices. Home Design.

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Employment Opportunities In The Construction Industry

Contractor Bookkeeping

From designing to planning and project management to creation, construction jobs play a significant role in building a site. Construction is involved in various things such as skyscrapers, bridges, houses, hospitals, railways, airports, and more. Here, you will also read about the primary and top employers in the construction industry.