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Optimizing acoustics with stone wool ceilings

Construction Specifier

./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BD+C

As we look at the benefits of transforming historic buildings, it’s vital to consider three factors: authenticity, environmental sustainability, and cultural inheritance. Environmental sustainability The benefits of preserving historic university buildings extend beyond mere nostalgia. Sustainability was a core value for the Miguel B.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years 0 qpurcell Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:51 Women in Design+Construction Wedge’s 37-year career at Shepley Bulfinch evolved a historic firm into a national design practice. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The incentive is available to designers and builders of local, state or federal building projects that are newly constructed or renovated. Specifically, 179D applies to the design and construction of HVAC, interior lighting and building envelope systems. per square foot. Promoting Energy-Efficient Construction. A Real-World Example.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Green Electrical.

Natural Building

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 has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022

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Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design. Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The Harvard Graduate School of Design is the graduate school of design at Harvard University, a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rhode Island School of Design.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. Texas: The Treehouse at Memorial City, part eco office and part clubhouse in Houston; LEED Platinum. square feet of certified space per resident.