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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Housing is Fundamental “Housing is absolutely essential to human flourishing.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. million new homes being added to the nation’s housing stock every year. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. and approximately 1.6

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

ACE On The House – Adam Carolla show. A very entertaining, yet educational podcast based on Peter Taylor two best-selling books: “The lazy winner” and “The lazy project manager”. Build your house yourself University. A thoroughly podcast about how to build your own house with or without a constructor.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

House Bill 1166 (passed) authorizes Howard County to impose, by law, such a fee. Senate Bill 249 / House Bill 277 (both passed) authorize the Governor to include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact that limits or reduces GHG emissions from the transportation sector.

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Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum

Pro Builder

With Denver city and county seeking to reduce energy consumption 30% by 2030, the Denver Housing Authority (DHA) began installing rooftop solar panels on 665 properties in 2005; another 2,335 were eligible, but were ultimately deemed unsuited due to issues of excessive shading, rooftop conditions, or redevelopment plans. . The Ultimate Z.E.N.

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News About Earthbags Solving Climate Problems

Natural Building

This is why Paula Paoli and Owen Ingley are in Las Marías, Puerto Rico, and hope to introduce a new construction technique that helps homeowners avoid the destruction of houses in the future. ” Typical shipping container homes and tiny houses can cost from $10,000 to $180,000 to build, according to HomeAdvisor.