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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction.

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Sustainable Sites Initiative Lawsuit is a Cautionary Tale

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In an all-out brawl within the environmental industrial complex, last week the American Society of Landscape Architects filed a lawsuit over the ownership of the trademark for the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center at the University of Texas. Green Building Council''s LEED rating system.

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California Modular Builder Breaks Ground in Texas

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California Modular Builder Breaks Ground in Texas. S2A Modular is preparing to open a new factory for the assembly-line production of smart homes in Waco, Texas. . They are pre-designed, but any of the plans can be customized for customers. Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:44. They will work with you to build the home you want,” Knoll said.

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Optimizing acoustics with stone wool ceilings

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./ 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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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. Austin, Texas, has created a 6-point set of guidelines to make transit-oriented developments more equitable.

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Women Making Their Marks in Construction

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Fourth-generation builder Heather Laminack of Ferrier Builders in Fort Worth, TX focuses on building sustainable, affordable homes. She grew up learning about sustainability and energy efficiency, and as general manager for Ferrier, Laminack is able to inform customers about self-sufficient homes. A Focus on Housing Affordability.