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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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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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Tiny House Incorporates Biophilic Design And A Living Roof

Natural Building

Biophilic design is a term which refers to the connection between our built environment and the living world around us. Adding to the biophilic design elements, the home also includes a living roof where the roofline has been designed to follow the Fibonacci curve and mimic the design of a leaf.

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

Architect Nathan Good’s clients wanted a home “that would be healthy to live in with a dramatically reduced impact on the environment.”. The post Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features appeared first on Natural Building Blog. Almost all of the wood was salvaged, wind fallen or harvested from responsibly managed forests.

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School Safety is In the Making

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School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. But these are not the only worries students, teachers and parents have when it comes to school building design. So how can schools be made safer?

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Collaborate 2018: The Must Attend Construction Technology Conference of the Year

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Not only can you attend sessions specifically crafted for the role you play in your organization, but you will get to network with your peers in a learning environment designed to help you succeed. The Content. This year’s conference theme is “The Power of Connection.” Every part of our daily lives benefits from connection.

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5 Ways BIM Can Help You Reach LEED Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We understand the importance of designing and building with the environment in mind. Our Portland, Oregon, headquarters is a LEED Gold certified building , and we’re committed to helping our customers reach LEED certification on projects as well. Prioritize LEED credits. Regional priority tracking.

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Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Through a holistic, data-driven approach, the firm works in tandem with owner and occupier project teams to optimize the way buildings are designed, built, and operated to mitigate climate impacts, improve occupant experience and health, and provide long-term cost savings. Emmy earned her B.A. Adam Guli, Director of Client Solutions, Stok.