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Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design

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Design for belonging: An introduction to inclusive design 0 dbarista Thu, 04/06/2023 - 09:53 Architects The foundation of modern, formalized inclusive design can be traced back to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Don’t be so focused on selling your idea that you forget to listen. Andrew North, Jr.,

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USGBC Wants You to Comment on the Next Version of LEED

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council is looking for the future of LEED and has officially opened a call for feedback and ideas for the next version of LEED. have been criticized for not going far enough to address, and will almost certainly find their way into the next generation rating system, it is social equity and matters of occupant health.

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Behind the Build: Stacee Barkley, Global Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Leader at DPR Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

GSR is made up of four pillars: People (diversity, equity, and inclusion), Partners, the supplier diversity pillar, the Planet (which is built around sustainable living and building), and Philanthropy (which includes our foundation and community initiatives). The week itself is building the foundation for more inclusion. .

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

Trust Trust is the foundation of every successful project. He collaborates with organizations supporting diversity, equity and inclusion , and champions inclusive hiring in his team so all people have a seat at the table. Discover five vital traits that can help improve collaborations and elevate your business.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

Pro Builder

The Ivory Prize debuted in September 2018 as a way to tap a wide variety of innovative ideas for construction and design, finance, and regulatory reform nationwide. What we’re looking for are innovative ideas that have the opportunity to scale and be picked up by different markets, and we want to support them,” Abby says.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A white paper recently released by the Kauffman Foundation finds that Kansas City and other areas viewed as “new” startup high-tech hubs actually are benefitting from many years of nurturing a local culture of entrepreneurship. billion in equity. Photo: Rockymountaininnosphere.org.). By Jonathan Sanders. Their study was based on U.S.

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities

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To move us toward our goals, we’ll need the City’s brightest minds and ideas, which is why UrbanTech NYC is so important. The initiatives in UrbanTech NYC build upon the solid foundation provided by the Urban Future Lab, the Center for Urban Science and Progress, and the sustainability work currently being carried out throughout the City.