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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

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The Largest Net-Zero Community Will Have 21,000 Homes

Pro Builder

Each home will have solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, and high-performance features that limit the need for air conditioning, heating, and ventilation. Recycled wastewater will be used for all irrigation through high-tech sewer pump stations, and landscaping will be drought tolerant and low combustible. Sustainability.

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False Advertising Claims over Net Zero and LEED Certified Homes

Green Building Law Update

The application to the Sacramento City Council in 2010 for 34 sewer connection fee credits by Pacific Housing, Inc. which request was granted) included as its justification, “the project will bring 34, anticipated LEED Platinum rating, infill housing units to the Midtown neighborhood creating a sustainable and livable community.”.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. Harness natural resources with green construction. Where will it be located? It’s also free.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: An Alternative.

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 Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Civic services such as water supply, drainage sewers, electric lines, telephone lines, etc. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc. There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc.

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Water Conservation in a Green Home

Green Home Design Architect

Many times we think of energy only as heating and cooling systems or providing electricity to our homes for televisions and other appliances. By implementing a few simple actions to use water more efficiently, the average homeowner can reduce their water and sewer bills by one third, a significant savings!

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