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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability.

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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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USGBC's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo kicks off in San Francisco

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Green Building Council's (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference & Expo , the world's largest conference dedicated to green building kicked off today at San Francisco's LEED Gold Moscone Center with 7,000 attendees. read more.

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Natural Gas: To Ban or Not To Ban?

Pro Builder

Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kansas, and Louisiana have all enacted or proposed legislation to block such bans after San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, and New York have all taken action toward phasing out natural gas. Sustainability. Green Design. Sustainability. billion and $5.9 Read More. .

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Uber Mission Bay World Headquarters Named Finalist in Fast Company 2021 Innovation by Design Awards

Stok

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.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

Stok

We’re thrilled for Greenbuild , the world’s largest green building conference, to come to San Francisco this November 1-4! 3: Lessons from the Village: Indigenous Values Meet Sustainability Certification Systems (Nov 3 | 2:45-3:45pm PT) Session ID: I01 Featuring Stok’s Kristen M. View the full sessions list for more!

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Stok Welcomes Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth & Client Solutions

Stok

San Francisco (January 26, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the addition of Christina Weber as Vice President of Growth and Client Solutions. Stok’s methodology for creating better buildings leverages sustainability strategies as a competitive business advantage.