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

BD+C

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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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Headquarters Receives AIA Green Building Award

Construction Superintendent Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment have selected the U.S. General Services Administration’s Federal Center South Building 1202 in Seattle, Washington, as the recipient of the Top Ten Plus award. For more information on the design elements and images, click here.

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Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs

Construction Specifier

For most, such extreme features would not produce the ideal circumstances for a home environment. A necessary renovation Nakal and Berani are the wild residents of the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington. We didn’t have enough control over the environment—especially temperature and humidity.

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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction

Pro Builder

This legacy approach to building, along with a growing labor shortage and extended approval processes, has led to a sustained housing shortage. For example, factory environments support social distancing practices, since workers remain in controlled, stationed zones. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. To reduce waste.

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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.

ENR Construction

Environment. Sustainability. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Here, team members install a mechanical unit of the roof of a Seattle-area data center. Employees at Seattle-based McKinstry Co. SUBSCRIBE TODAY & receive immediate web access. Transportation. 07/23/2012.

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PNC Tops Off Its New Global Headquarters In Pittsburgh

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

” As part of its commitment to support the local community, PNC expects 2,500 people to be hired during construction of The Tower at PNC Plaza. -based engineering firm; and Paladino & Company, a Seattle-based green building consultant, among others. Mid Atlantic Blog-July-2014 LEED Pittsburgh PNC Sustainability'

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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). Hong Kong. Los Angeles. Smaller, innovation-friendly cit ies that gained rapid momentum to achieve global position: Austin (7).