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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

Architect Nathan Good’s clients wanted a home “that would be healthy to live in with a dramatically reduced impact on the environment.”. Towering incense cedar tree trunks, cut from a sustainable forest in Northern California, serve as captivating pillars. Cherrywood was used to make the kitchen island, cabinets and china hutch.

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Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of Stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction

Construction Business Owner

4 Ways to Improve Sustainable Construction. How project management software can tackle sustainability challenges & increase productivity & profitability in the process. It’s no secret that modern construction has problematic effects on the environment. sustainable construction. Greg Ragsdale. Fri, 05/13/2022 - 14:32.

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U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

Business Facilities

California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute. Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada

Natural Building

Some of their priorities: natural and sustainable building materials, as much as possible. A visit to their home in New Mexico (they have since relocated to Oregon) and participating in an EcoNest workshop build in Ontario sealed their decision. passive solar design. nurturing, aesthetically and otherwise.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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Energy efficiency is a win-win for Virginia’s economy and our environment, and we must build on the momentum generated over the last four years.”. As national leaders, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Oregon round out the top five in the ACEEE Scorecard. Idaho advanced seven spots, from 33rd to 26th place. and Kentucky.