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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. Most zoning laws, including those in New York, do not provide for or otherwise recognize an equitable doctrine that would allow for the tolling of the time period of zoning approvals.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

Building materials, machines, lights, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and other components contribute to the pollution. One area you can evaluate and minimize emissions is material use. Three building materials make up 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. Surprisingly, we discovered that by making some adjustments to not only the materials used, but how we purchase and inventory them, our bottom line was positively impacted, too.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

Pro Builder

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. Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency.

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All About of Corrosion | What Is Corrosion | 9 Different Types of Corrosion

CivilJungle

Materials will generally part into two sections which are chemical and physical factors. The material and unroll over the whole bottom of the materials and this kind of corrosion is abroad spot on materials which are not safe by floor layer such as AL, Zn, and margin will include little materials generally damage by uniform corrosion.

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A Closer Look at Products Innovation in the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home

Pro Builder

There’s also a local utility in the mix, a willing and able partner in helping lower and offset high-rate use times for electricity with financial incentives and tools for home builders and buyers. . Single-Zone Heating and Cooling System | Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US . Electrical Utility | Xcel Energy .

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

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.