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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Originally built in 1902, the former office building now comprises 211 apartment units and marks LaSalle Street’s first complete office-to-residential conversion.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

Site Selection for Residential Buildings Following are some of the important factors which should be considered while selecting site for any residence. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings.

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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. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

Fieldwire

Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices.

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Dandara submits plan for 1000 Glasgow rental homes

Construction Enquirer

The design includes additional public realm for Glasgow in the form of a new urban park, over 4,000 sqft of commercial space and an array of on-site resident amenities including lounges, co-working facilities, cycle store and workshop, and two fully equipped gyms.

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Why are green buildings important?

Lets Build

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. Mistakes from the past. We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions.

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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

BD+C

In response to these changes, we’ve identified design elements multifamily residential developers can use to maximize space while creating a positive impact on residents and the planet. Sustainable lighting strategy This involves early planning to create a building footprint that directionally maximizes natural light.

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