Pro Builder

MAY 20, 2022

Off-Grid Minnesota “Wattage Cottage” Wins Most Innovative Green Home of the Year. The Cuyuna mountain home is a self-sustainable escape from the outside world. Sitting on six acres in the mountainous Cuyunas Lakes region, the 1,222-square-foot “Wattage Cottage” is Green Builder’s 2022 Most Innovative Green Home of the Year.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. Do they have any sustainability initiatives going on?

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Sustainable building is using energy-efficient and healthier materials and the intelligent integration of design, construction, and operation of each home so it delivers benefits like healthier living, less maintenance, and durability not just for the next 15 years, but for decades to come. .

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

By Mike Smalley Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. Continue reading to learn about the challenges faced during its development, the successes achieved, and the broader implications for commercial design.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 10, 2021

As the first Southeast U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

A 345-metre-long viaduct that will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover has been given the green light by Buckinghamshire Council. The piers are designed to be as slender as possible, appearing to reach up and grip the beam above.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 29, 2014

While you were busy enjoying their new “Cronut” croissant donuts, earlier this month Dunkin’ Donuts announced the goal of 100 new DD Green™ certified restaurants by year end 2016. DD Green is a green building certification program that will assist franchisees build sustainable, energy efficient restaurants.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. According to the U.K.’s

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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

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.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2014

BioSkin , a system of water-filled ceramic pipes that cools the exterior surface of buildings and their surrounding micro-climates, has won the 2014 Tall Building Innovation Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). Body Image: read more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

The push for sustainable construction. Last year, in a huge step toward sustainable construction, Infrastructure Australia, the nation’s independent infrastructure advisor, announced a set of governance, economic, social and environmental criteria—which it terms a quadruple bottom line—that will inform future investment recommendations.

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BD+C

JUNE 27, 2014

Even though open-air markets have existed a disproportionately longer time than super markets and other types of grocery stores, there hasn’t been much innovation injected into the vendors’ stands, both in design and functionality. Body Image: read more.

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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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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. The 23-storey tower will provide 823,000 sq ft of of life sciences laboratories and workspace at the North Quay site next to Crossrail Station and new Elizabeth Line at Canary Wharf. Enabling works on the 3.3

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 18, 2016

But rather, this responds to a question I was recently asked when speaking at a law school forum on innovation in the law, “ what does a green building attorney do? ”. My practice is almost exclusively sustainability including green building law, so a good response may be to look at a typical day. 03:50 p.m.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Smaller, Sustainable, and Stylish: The New American Home 2022. The New American Home 2022 features a smaller total square footage than previous New American Homes in years past, but still maintains a sense of luxury and innovation with both artful and efficient design features. Mon, 12/27/2021 - 10:15. The 2022 home has ??4,646

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BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Green Gateway—a zero-emission, highly sustainable multimodal hub—has been named the winner for the 2020 Fentress Global Challenge (FGC), an annual global student design competition launched in 2011 by Fentress Architects that represents the firm’s commitment to advancing innovative design in public architecture and attracts students from around (..)

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Stok

OCTOBER 12, 2021

San Francisco (October 12, 2021) – We’re thrilled to share that Uber’s Mission Bay World Headquarters has been honored in Fast Company’s 2021 Innovation by Design Awards in the Real Estate category. Green Building Council, with the remaining buildings going through review. Design is not just a beauty contest.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

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. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. Green Roof.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 3, 2023

You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integrating products, systems, and best practices. This year's home in Henderson, Nev.,

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

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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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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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and will share a cash prize of $250,000.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2013

CBRE Group announced today five recipient institutions in its Real Green Research Challenge (RGRC). Launched in September 2012, the RGRC is CBRE’s $1 million commitment to fund leading-edge sustainability research and innovation in commercial real estate.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Created in partnership with architectural firm Gensler, the fully equipped office space is designed with optimal acoustics, lighting, cleanliness, comfort, and excellent air quality in mind. It is intended to test new health-focused solutions and emerging innovations in workplace design. A living, breathing workspace.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lean and green – an abstract of the green construction industry Green construction, referring to both structure and the utilisation of environmentally sustainable and resource-efficient processes, no longer bears the stigma of companies run by starry-eyed idealists or business hippies. The future of green construction 1.

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BD+C

JUNE 30, 2014

Even though open-air markets have existed a disproportionately longer time than supermarkets and other types of grocery stores, there hasn’t been much innovation injected into the vendors’ stands, both in design and functionality. Body Image: read more.

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ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

leadership in innovation and technology. For some Top 100 sustainable design firms like Flad Architects, it’s an opportunity to expand into science and technology markets. The CHIPS and Science Act aims to bolster U.S.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today the 2014 Best of Green Schools recipients, recognizing 10 individuals, institutions, projects, and events representing the best environmental efforts in schools across the country this year.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 27, 2022

Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Now, they have a choice of innovative coil and extrusion finishes to support energy efficiency, reduced maintenance, product longevity, and material circularity. In the U.S.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations. This post rounds up some notable examples of sustainable construction materials.

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