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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Determining whether the floor plate is made of concrete, steel, or wood has a significant impact in the feasibility of a project. office buildings could be suitable for green office-to-residential conversions Issue 4: Rooftop amenities There’s good news on the roof. Seattle, Wash., RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

The commercial and residential buildings in Bayfront are surrounded by green space, with two easily accessible forms of public transit. Mission Driven” A successful example of this approach is in Seattle, Wash., Cedar Crossing opened last year in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Seattle.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings.

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