Construction Specifier

MARCH 6, 2022

The early phases of the design process, such as programming and planning efforts, are typically exercises to get the entire team on the same page concerning programmatic priorities and budget limitations. It has been said before: “lean is green;” and “avoid overbuilding.” Photos courtesy BSA LifeStructures. Do not overbuild.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Plans Design Green 52

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

UBS Asset Management and Reef Group have got the planning thumbs up to create one of Europe’s largest life science campuses in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The 15-building biotech campus, which will be named ‘Elevate Quarter’, will be set around a central green with an interconnecting network of paths and open spaces.

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Plans Green Management Transportation 86

HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Localized Sourcing.

Commercial 275

Commercial Green Construction Materials 275

Pro Builder

JANUARY 26, 2022

Looking for Home Designs With Indoor-Outdoor Synergy? These House Plans Offer Inspiration. These house plans capture the outdoor excitement of lakefronts, atriums, and courtyards, with expansive views and sliding doors that open up to blur the line between indoors and outside. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer.

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Housing Plans Design AIA 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International.

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Green Design Consulting Feasibility 103

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes. The House Review design team has responded with a variety of potential detached-home solutions ranging from 900 to 2,300 square feet. Cottage Plan 3. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7333. DESIGNER: Larry W.

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IDEA Design Plans Housing 119

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

Developer Pioneer Group has secured planning permission to deliver 54,500 square feet of purpose-built lab space at the company’s Cardiff Edge Science Park development. State-of-the-art designs will introduce flexible layouts that will harness the power of collaboration to drive first-rate research and knowledge outcomes.”

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Green Office Plans Security 94

The Constructor

JULY 21, 2020

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating.

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Plans Certification Green Design 130

BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Sustainability Green Renovating Certification 84

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The City of London Corporation has approved plans to close the 1970’s gyratory road around St Paul’s to create the Square Mile’s largest piazza. The plan will transform the streets and public realm between the old Museum of London site and St. Paul’s Underground station.

Green 107

Green Roads Plans Transportation 107

Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

Zoning classifications include residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or hotel/hospitality along with other particular designations. Since zoning laws regulate the construction details of a project as per its location, it is very important to reinforce your construction planning with zoning details of the construction lot.

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Zoning Plans Construction Regulation 158

Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2023

How to Design for the Build-for-Rent Market qpurcell Tue, 03/14/2023 - 08:42 The build-for-rent (BFR) market has been booming in recent years, as potential homebuyers have found themselves priced out of owning. 5 tips for designing build-for-rent homes Steve Krob, associate marketing director, BSB Design, shared the following five takeaways.

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Design Products Zoning Feasibility 98

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Salford planners have given the green light for a 26-storey flats schemebeing developed by Salboy and its construction arm Domis. Designed by architect Studio Power the scheme also includes a resident’s gym, cinema room, private meeting space, and a co-working area.

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Plans Green Commercial Sustainability 63

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.

Green 120

Green Sustainability Certification Long Beach 120

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 2, 2017

I spoke to a gathering of construction industry attorneys the other day about that t he changing environment of Federal government regulation portends huge business opportunities for green building. More correctly, as stated below, green building can save mankind and our current way of life. And green buildings do so much more.

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Green Environment Sustainability Budgeting 176

Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Modular developer and contractor Tide Construction has got the planning thumbs to develop a 462 – home co-living scheme in Ealing, West London. As with all its volumetric schemes, Tide will work with its sister company, Vision, to deliver The Castle, which has been designed in collaboration with architect HTA Design.

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Green Sustainability Housing Plans 106

Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. Enabling works on the 3.3

Green 84

Green Security Leases Fabrication 84

BD+C

MAY 10, 2024

For much of the past 100 years, designers and planners have worked around automobiles as the main organizing mechanism for cities. This green infrastructure makes our cities more beautiful and more livable and serves a critical function in stormwater management, reducing pollution, and decreasing the urban heat island effect.

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Green Infrastructure Columbus Philadelphia 52

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic. This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic. Interior design: Del Gavio Group , Woodside, Calif.

Design 98

Design Architecture Plans AIA 98

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 2, 2017

I spoke to a gathering of construction industry attorneys the other day about changing environment of Federal government regulation portending huge business opportunities for green building. Green building can save the planet. Clean Power Plan, non tidal wetland expansion, etc.). These were my prepared remarks for that talk.

Green 120

Green Environment Sustainability Budgeting 120

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

This includes designing the house for the best orientation to the sun, specifically for windows and solar panels, for maximum heat and light. Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Maximize Space A well thought-out floor plan that doesn’t waste space.

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Green Architecture Materials Housing 40

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Developer Plans Car-Free Neighborhood in 'Walker's Nightmare'. But a developer plans to funnel $170 million into building Culdesac Tempe, which will host 761 apartments, 16,000 square feet of retail, and 1,000 residents with nowhere to park. Green Design. cbroderick. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:23. Community Development.

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Plans San Francisco Phoenix New York 93

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 28, 2023

Planning has been approved for Southport’s new £73m Marine Lake Events Centre which will be built by Kier. Kier has signed up to a special social value plan which will see the firm give back to communities across Sefton. Kier has signed up to a special social value plan which will see the firm give back to communities across Sefton.

Green 86

Green Employment Site Resource 86

BD+C

MAY 5, 2023

9 workplace design trends for 2023 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/05/2023 - 08:57 Office Buildings HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent and Director of Interiors Tom Polucci discuss the trends shaping office design in 2023. Clients are asking much more of us from a design perspective,” said Polucci. I’m thrilled with this.”

Design 98

Design Office Airports Sustainability 98

BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Doughnut restaurant chain Dunkin’ Donuts has launched a certification process that identifies if a Dunkin’ Donuts retailer’s building is green or not. The certification program was designed to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. Once passed, DD Green plaque will be displayed in-store.

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Certification Green Sustainability Management 105

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

Student accommodation specialist Alumno is set to start a new project on Moss Lane East in Manchester following a successful planning application.

Green 70

Green Zoning Housing Site 70

Constructonomics

APRIL 4, 2014

Cities like London need to develop sustainable and greener ways to grow, and to make use of the space that they already have, rather than encroaching on the Green Belt. An important element of urban design, if London is to overcome the coming challenges, is “living buildings” – green roofs , roof terraces and green walls.

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Green Income Regulation Risk 182

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2023

Moda has won full planning permission for its first Studio Living neighbourhood in Bermondsey, south London. Moda Studio Living is designed for renters looking for something different to a standard city house share. Moda Studio Living is designed for renters looking for something different to a standard city house share.

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Green Security Housing Site 83

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Dallas has now accepted the first building permit applications under its green building ordinance. Dallas is one of the first major cities in the nation to implement comprehensive mandatory green building standards for both all new residential and commercial construction. Dallas Green IGCC LEED Local Government building'

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Dallas Green Texas Baltimore 136

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Townhome Designs That Respond to the Needs of Today’s Homebuyer. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. LEARN MORE: House Plans for a Post-COVID Reality. Density Done Right Post-COVID: 4 Home Plans Reimagine Proximity. Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:40.

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Design Housing Plans Architecture 102

Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

Developer Regal London has submitted plans for 940 student rooms and 200 on-site affordable homes at a landmark Old Kent Road scheme in the capital. The proposed Devonshire Place development is expected to cost around £200m to build with the site located opposite the planned new Bakerloo Line station in the London Borough of Southwark.

Roads 48

Roads Plans Site Green 48

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

Design 59

Design Phoenix CA Sustainability 59

Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

Design 98

Design Jacksonville Plans Green 98

BD+C

APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

Design 52

Design Los Angeles Environment Architecture 52

BD+C

JUNE 19, 2014

Amidst the desert landscape of the Arabian peninsula, design firm 10 Design along with client Al Barari have planned a high-end residential development that will provide a luscious environment unparalleled in the region because of its diversity in planting and landscaping. Body Image: read more.

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Plans Design Green Residential 65

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Green Building Standard was published and became available for use. is an alternative compliance option of the International Green Construction Code. When Baltimore City adopted the IgCC last week, its enactment expressly described that buildings designed in compliance with Standard 189.1 ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014,

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Green Baltimore Life Cycle Sustainability 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In a tectonic shift in government policy, the Department of Defense will now permit the use of both the Green Building Initiatives’ Green Globes and U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for third party green building certification. That UFC incorporates most of ASHRAE 189.1-2009. On October 25, 2013, the U.S.

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Defense Green Certification Sustainability 120