Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

We are increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, ‘certifiable’ or otherwise really a green building. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building. ASHRAE 189.1

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Contractor Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2013

THE SINGLE-ZONE LINE OF CASSETTES AND DUCT SYSTEMS are flexible indoor units designed to be paired with a single-zone heat pump to fit a wide range of installations.

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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.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

When provided with the option, the majority of buyers say they would choose sustainable options, such as passive solar design and durable materials. We’re doing a lot more in our homes now,” observed Brandon Bryant, founder of Red Tree Builders, a green home building company in Asheville, N.C. “So Green Design.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

A new five-million person city, powered by clean energy and featuring an abundance of green spaces, may become the model for sustainable living. All in all, the community will be designed to manage climate change and pandemics. Called a “self-sufficient city,” the design also responds to the pandemic. Green Design.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 9, 2023

From aging in place to green infrastructure and zoning laws, the fellows will tackle a number of obstacles impeding affordable and equitable housing development across the nation.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards for single-family residential projects. by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. Occupant health was another key design factor. Advertisement.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 8, 2023

Best Pool House Designs In summer, everyone needs a pool and begins to enjoy it, and it honestly is the wardrobe you can obtain for a summer holiday at home. Best pool house designs get all items you want near a pool. Based on what plan and design pool house you make, allows can be sizeable. Do I Need a Permit for a Pool House?

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Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2022

Those living in climate danger zones are migrating to safe haven metros in the Northeast and Midwest. . Safe haven metros are not only located in safe weather zones, but they also have the infrastructure to support a growing population as climate migration becomes increasingly common. . Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:19. Environmental.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities. Green roofs.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2022

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities. Green roofs.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. For Starters, Tackle the Arrival The lobby has long served as a security gateway, often designed to impress, even intimidate.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Martin Greig, Councillor and Education and Children’s Services Convener at Aberdeen City Council, said,:“Deanestor has a great willingness to work collaboratively with us to inform the design process from both a cost-centred perspective and to ensure the required technical performance.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The designer and specifier decide which of these roles the ceiling will take on in any project. Therefore, it is important to establish if a ceiling will be implemented into the design and which roles it will take, so the other components of the building can be designed and specified appropriately.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 24, 2020

Whether we are turning a playroom into a classroom or a guest bedroom into a home office, this palette was curated to help do-it-yourselfers and designers level-up their color discovery process, embrace the latest design trends and transform tired spaces into welcoming havens.”. Home Design.

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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. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 18, 2023

The house design even performs a high activity in getting the correct siding color to your red brick. Do you have a settler, small-town, classic home design ? The secondary color will best trim the house’s total appearance by mark designer. Brick pathway with a herringbone design white entry.

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2023

The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2024

Will shifting the focus from the approach prescribed within the current codes and standards to a higher performance-based design and commissioning approach be the answer? Each building envelope deals with differences as unique as the climate region or zone it is constructed in.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Designing a healthier environment is achieved by architects and landscape designers collaborating much earlier on in the process.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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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Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. The site is designated as the future location for a semiconductor facility. Green construction. Federal and state tax incentives add another layer of desirability for green homes.

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Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

million to the University of Maryland to create a green energy research center. The goal of the Green Energy Institute—a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) at the A. The new green energy research facility is the centerpiece of Gov. By the BF Staff. Opportunities for your business.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

These kitchens from the 2022 Best in American Living Awards showcase on-trend design and innovative ideas for any price point. Square footage: 390 sf Builder/Remodeler (entrant): New Urban Home Builders, Grand Rapids Architect + Interior Designer: Deidre Interiors, Grand Rapids Green Verifier: GreenEdge of Michigan , Holland, Mich.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 5, 2022

This selection of winners from across the nation showcases sales and marketing efforts—from design centers to welcome centers, and community amenities and landscaping to model merchandising—that are exemplary and innovative in engaging homebuyers and meeting, or exceeding, their expectations for what a new-home and new-home community can deliver. .

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Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

The incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings typically range from zero to eight percent higher (0 to 8%) than the costs to design and construct conventional buildings. 2011, and the LEED or Green Globes green building certification systems. . 2010, ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011,

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

It had been a few years since I visited my dear Aunt Nancy at her home in the leafy green Boston suburb of Hanover, Mass. It took a few years for the family, including Aunt Nancy, to green-light the project. ADU Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice. Explain zoning issues. Peter Fabris. Much Ado About ADUs.

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Natural Building

APRIL 12, 2022

Design: A Greener London). Make sure you can easily access your design to keep your plants well-watered and looked after. Spanning across a 5-meter back wall, this green plant wall can be viewed from the ground floor at eye level and upper levels at a birds-eye view. Image credit: Plantbox. The plants have an irrigation system.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 3, 2018

ZNE market adoption/growth across climate zones. Data Driven Green Design. They’ll cover: Important definitions. Business case for ZNE buildings. Technologies most widely used in pursuit of zero energy. Path to ZNE achievement, with examples. Learn more about this presentation here.

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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 building height is 10 percent lower than allowed by zoning. Posted by Heidi Schwartz .

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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. It is important to note that new building is not always a negative.

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