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The Strawtegi CO2ttage in Salt Lake City

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These materials sequester atmospheric carbon within the structure, safely locking it in for the life cycle of the building, which could be 100 years or more. Locally mined, natural perlite is used to insulate the foundation and French drains are designed to move water away from the structure as quickly as possible during heavy storms.

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Building a Straw/Clay House in Canada

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A visit to their home in New Mexico (they have since relocated to Oregon) and participating in an EcoNest workshop build in Ontario sealed their decision. Clay-straw wasn’t the only method meeting their expectations, but it felt right, and their timber frame builder pointed them to Robert and Paula Laporte at EcoNest Homes.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress.

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Bamboo Building in Myanmar

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He learned about the unique perennial growing characteristics of the bamboo, producing useable timber year-in, year-out over the 50 to 100-year life cycle. The training building is open-sided and provides a sheltered space for workshops related to sustainable agriculture, community health and general vocational training.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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It is closely connected with a wide range of incubator and growth facilities ideal for all stages of a company’s life cycle. It aims to enhance the research activities of Sant’Anna School by hosting workshops in biotech and related disciplines. Pisa’s second research area is the Pole of Sant’Anna Valdera.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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“We have an abundance of resources and, in particular, access to talent which is really impactful when you think about leading commercialization in technology as well as providing a foundation for companies to be able to draw their own workforces.”. A great example of success is our partnership with Siemens,” said McDermott. “We