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Why are green buildings important?

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The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

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3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.

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High-performance air- and water-resistive barriers deliver improved sustainability

Construction Specifier

By Richard Martens Sustainability is a complex topic in all fields; every initiative seeking to improve sustainability brings both improvements and setbacks. Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Photos courtesy Sto Corp. Construction is no different.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

Additionally, these early phases should also be approached through a lens of sustainability. It has been said before: “lean is green;” and “avoid overbuilding.” The linoleum is not only sustainable, but also wears better and can help researchers be more productive by preventing fatigue caused by being on their feet for most of the day.

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Revolutionizing the standard green lease

BD+C

As more building owners, managers, and tenants incorporate environmental stewardship and sustainability into their real estate operations, the concept of green leasing has moved into the mainstream. A green lease can cover fit-out materials, energy consumption, waste disposal, office equipment energy usage, and more.

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A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators

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A Sustainable, Connected Workflow Improves Data Workflow between Field and Office, Surveyors, and Equipment Operators 1 kcichowicz Thu, 03/23/2023 - 09:36 Rachel Jones, Trimble Customer Profile: Peace River Hydro Partners is a joint venture between ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. until the map goes green.

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