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Oakland University’s Human Health Building first LEED Platinum university building in Michigan [slideshow]

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The new $64 million Oakland University Human Health Building has become the first LEED Platinum certified building on a university campus in Michigan. Body Image: read more.

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SmithGroup finishes 100th LEED-certified project

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SmithGroupJJR, a long-time leader of sustainable design, has reached the 100 LEED project milestone. SmithGroupJJR recently achieved its 100th LEED certified project: the LEED-NC Platinum Oakland University Human Health Building, constructed in Rochester, Michigan.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

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. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds

Construction Specifier

Oakland followed just two years later, and since then more California municipalities have adopted bird-friendly requirements. The solution is architectural glass designed specifically to work with avian eyesight, making it more readily recognizable as a solid obstacle. Initiatives are now under way in Chicago and Washington, D.C.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. As designers, we can really help advance a conversation on what makes these places great to live in over the long term.”

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A skilled engineer with almost 20 years of experience in the AEC industry, Andrew has a proven track record of effectively working on both the design and construction side of projects. . Jason shows great integrity and dedication to mechanical design and is valued for his ability to take the initiative and drive a project toward completion.

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Fall Conferences 2019: Top Takeaways

Stok

Not everyone knows how to quantify employee experience yet, but we can expect it’ll be a rising topic of conversation alongside (and within) dominant discussions around designing for occupant health and wellness. #2: Effectively addressing them via design strategies can in turn boost company profits, as outlined in stok’s 2018 report.