Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

Reinforcing bar, commonly known as “rebar,” comes in the form of mesh, wires, or bars, and is designed to strengthen concrete under tension. Luckily, new alternatives to traditional reinforcement are becoming more present in the market and the steel industry is making strides to build more sustainably. Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly.

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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 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

MAY 10, 2024

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Natural Building

MAY 6, 2020

Gauri Satam and Tejesh Patil have joined forces to found unTAG, a Mumbai-based architectural and interior design firm that believes in building sustainable homes. They have worked on around 40 environmentally and economically sustainable projects so far. “As Tejesh Patil has always been fascinated by energy-efficient designs.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Narayan Acharya builds eco-friendly buildings in Nepal through his startup named Sustainable Future. Sustainable Future finds the clay, stone, and soil required for the construction from the site area only. In 2001, he went to the United Kingdom and did a course on permaculture and green buildings. onlinekhabar.com.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Greensburg, a farming community in southwestern Kansas with a population of 900 rebuilt “green” after a tornado barreled through at more than 200 miles per hour and nearly wiped it off the map in 2007. A rainwater irrigation system for its Main Street has never worked. Not everything has been easy, residents say.

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Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2021

You just have to design it right, and you have to build it right, and you have to be on your game in building it. The main thing is you have to create a virtually air-tight envelope, and that’s not easy.”. Sustainability. Green Projects. Green Design. Sustainability. Watch the full interview below.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Magwood's low-carbon initiative puts sustainability at the forefront of homebuilding. . Ontario builder and designer Chris Magwood is pioneering a movement toward low carbon construction for homeowners ready to go green. And sustainability—or 'green building' or whatever—sits over the top of it…". Sustainability.

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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. Metal roofing is designed to withstand any weather condition. Green Roof.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators 1 kcichowicz Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:36 Rachel Jones, Trimble Customer Profile: Peace River Hydro Partners is a joint venture between ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd. Crews built two 10.8

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. April 04, 2011.

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HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

So it is with great pride that I announce the completion of our most successful Chicago design build office construction job to date – the new headquarters of Englewood Construction! When it comes to a commercial construction retrofit, let the design work with, not against, the existing structure. Don’t design in a silo.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The proposal''s main purpose is to raise awareness of sustainable architecture designed to combat global warming. Architects Designers Multifamily Housing Construction Office Building Retail Centers' Body Image: read more.

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Natural Building

MARCH 22, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. March 22, 2009.

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Natural Building

JULY 1, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. HyperAdobe.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Their build comprises a main house with an attached unit (pictured conceptually above), and the family of four moved into the semi-completed, one-bedroom unit recently. “Everything that goes into the build has to be compliant,” says Rochelle, whose PhD topic is green building performance. “But it is so difficult.

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Green Home Design Architect

MARCH 6, 2009

Green is all the rave – everywhere you look you can find information on green materials and building products. Our seminars feature specific topics: Green Home Design , SIP panels (structural insulated panels), Timber Frame Homes , and Renewable Energy Systems. We really enjoyed all of the speakers and learned so much.”

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Timber Framing.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today, on the main stage at its annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, a $3 million grant from Google that will catalyze the transformation of the building materials industry and accelerate the creation of healthier indoor environments. read more.

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Natural Building

JUNE 28, 2020

They considered factors like sun, wind and vistas to generate a design which pivots around a tree, with its spaces shifting and stacking around it. All of the spaces were designed with a body of water around them, providing relief and comfort from the tropical climate.

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PC Construction

APRIL 12, 2024

Wednesday night I joined my project teammates and fellow employee owners on stage to proudly accept an AGC Build Maine Award for our work on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons Residence Hall and McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. The McGoldrick Center, with its large-scale 33.3-kW

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 22, 2022

Sitting on the grounds of a former petrol station was the COP house – a wooden cottage modelling a much more sustainable form of housing. The wooden roof, floor and walls are designed to capture sunlight and body warmth – limiting the need for heating throughout the building’s lifecycle.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. Those design principles were systematized by Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist, who founded the Passive House Institute (Passivhaus Institut) in 1996 in Darmstadt, Germany.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

In fact, the process begins as early as the design phase and is carried on throughout construction. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations.

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Fins Architecture

APRIL 29, 2011

sato residence is featured in grand green homes tour. Posted by fins | Filed under hawaii architecture , hawaii residence , modern architecture , sustainable design | Apr 29, 2011 | Tags: kona-kohala chamber of commerce Grand Green Homes Tour , Sato Residence | No Comments. green building consultation. wind energy.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 27, 2022

The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. Green Building. Main Image. Greg Ragsdale. Mon, 06/27/2022 - 16:18.

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Natural Building

JUNE 28, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Timber Framing.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Despite the potential savings and reduced environmental footprint that Noelle lists, many businesses and homeowners are hesitant to move toward sustainability due to the initial costs, as pointed out by The Energy Fix’s post in 2011. The study did not look at any other green innovations, like improved insulation or energy recycling.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building design reflects Hertz’s global branding and mission to be “employer of choice.” The LEED-certified headquarters building design incorporates the key elements of Hertz’s global rebranding initiative. . The post Hertz Announces Worldwide Headquarters Campus Design appeared first on Business Facilities.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 30, 2022

A 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom house designed and built by Dr. Tom Marsik and Kristin Donaldson of University of Alaska in Dillingham, Alaska earned World Record Academy ‘s “2021 Green House of the Year ” honor, after setting the world record for being the World’s Tightest Residential Building.

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PC Construction

MARCH 21, 2024

The two connected facilities, which are centered on a one-acre green quad, usher in a massive transformation of USM’s Portland campus. The project also significantly contributes to USM’s sustainability goal of becoming fully carbon-neutral by 2040. Jacqueline Edmondson, President, University of Southern Maine. “We

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Best, Rachel.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. Liquid waterproofing membranes are commonly used for a wide range of applications, such as: Green roofs — Liquid applied waterproofing membranes work well for protecting green roofs. Waterproofing for a green roof.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 4, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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