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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Texas Cities Lead Recovery Employment Leaders In BF 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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No less than six Texas cities appear in Business Facilities’ new top 10 ranking of Recovery Employment Leaders in the Metro Ranking Report released this week by the national publication which focuses on site selection and economic development. Southwest Business Facilities Cities Economic Development Employment rankings'

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Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG

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Additional considerations have expanded their definition to include strategies around employment creation with respect to equity and diversity. I would add zoning to the conversation. Some organizations focus on amenities for the people within a building, while others look for a broader sense of community and social inclusion.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

Business Facilities

million to the University of Maryland to create a green energy research center. The goal of the Green Energy Institute—a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) at the A. The new green energy research facility is the centerpiece of Gov. By the BF Staff.

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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

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Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. Springdale Green, Austin, Texas. Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. In Gensler’s Washington, D.C. In our 2013 research, we saw U.S.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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There’s also the issue of green space. A smaller community can mean a smaller footprint for green space, which can hinder equitable access to this resource—an unintended consequence of dense, urban neighborhoods. It includes transcending from navigating between zones, to fostering active neighborhoods.

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense. Each locality designs and administers its own program.