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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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EPA Provides Technical Assistance Towards Sustainability Goals

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 43 communities—rural, urban and suburban—will receive technical assistance to pursue sustainable growth that encourages local economic development while safeguarding people’s health and the environment. Portland, ME. EPA consulted with the U.S. Petersburg, VA. Vinton, TX.

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All About Green Concrete | What Is Environmentally Friendly Concrete

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In the conventional concrete green concrete is the most usable concrete, for production of this type of concrete less type of energy is required and also this type of concrete harms the environment very less. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. Why Use Green Concrete.

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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

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Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Smart City Challenge. to develop a first-of-its-kind transportation network. I’m glad the Department of Transportation recognized what so many of us already know – Columbus is a smart city that deserves to win this challenge. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED

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Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. CLC’s fire, termite, water-proof-ness, termite-resistance, very low water absorption and environment friendliness. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

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The cores have a satisfaction in sustainability terms diminishing the amount of concrete utilized. The hollow core ribbed slab modules are also impaired during transport. The hollow core ribbed brick units are also impaired during transport. Sustainability. Width : 1200 mm. Depth : 110mm to 400 mm. Energy savings.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

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The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. If recycled materials are available locally, the cost of transporting aggregates can be reduced. A sustainable way to manage the construction waste was put forward.