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The programmatic evolution of the lobby

BD+C

As a result, the security guard, no longer needed for the most part to secure the building from unauthorized visitors nor positioned behind a massive stone reception desk, is now free to meet and interact with lobby users more like an ambassador or even a concierge in a comfortable, inviting lobby zone. 200 West Madison Street, Chicago, Ill.

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Discover Your EDGE in Avondale

Business Facilities

Avondale, Arizona offers a low cost of doing business, uncomplicated permitting process, access to critical transportation corridors, and a deep talent pipeline of skilled workers. Read: Discover Your EDGE in Avondale at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Off-Grid Monolithic Cob House

Natural Building

Since it was built in a seismic zone, the home had to be engineered and built to withstand earthquakes. They also worked closely with an engineer and with their municipality to ensure the structure would be legally permitted. This home is different because it’s a structural cob house, so the 2-foot thick walls are load-bearing.

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Court Rules Onsite Renewable Energy Permitted In All Zoning Districts

Green Building Law Update

In a hugely important judicial decision advancing onsite renewable energy, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has found ground mounted solar photovoltaics to be an “accessory use” permitted as of right in all zoning districts. Such zoning interpretations risk stalling a key segment of the clean energy sector.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Senate Bill 546 (passed) makes changes to nutrient management plan compliance, enforcement, and reporting; concentrated animal feeding operation permitting and fees; and water quality monitoring in tributaries located on the lower Eastern Shore. Wetlands Permits and Licenses. Stormwater and Flood Management. Surface Mining.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

TG: We know very well the increased need for a workforce that can fill STEM-related jobs, and our educational institutions are doing a great job in adjusting for those requirements. Education to prepare students for STEM positions begins before they even reach a college campus.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

Moreover, The Phoenix East Valley region, anchored by Mesa, has a much higher educational attainment rate than the national average. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. Strong workforce within a 45 minute commute zone. Strong workforce within a 30 minute commute zone. Zoned mixed-use/commercial.

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