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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

BD+C

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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“Show Me”: Assessing The Foundation For Worker Training

FDR Safety

Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain. I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Show me” is a simple and fast way to assess the foundation for worker training.

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The Complexity Of OSHA’s PSM Standard

FDR Safety

Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain. I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Show me” is a simple and fast way to assess the foundation for worker training.

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“Show Me”: Evaluating Employee To Employee Safety Training

FDR Safety

Unfortunately, we find that much of this training has no foundation… Let me explain. I have done hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments and handled expert cases for OSHA or personal injury where there is no foundation for the worker “training.” Show me” is a simple and fast way to assess the foundation for worker training.

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Natural Architecture in India

Natural Building

A rchitect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is focused primarily on sustainability. Daniel’s structures largely opt for rammed earth as the foundation, with a ferrocement shell featured as the roof. A sheer glass wall encloses the living area, connecting the interiors visually to the green wilderness that lies beyond.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal.

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3D BIM – An Unfortunate Distraction?

Building Information Management

The 3D visualization aspect of BIM is little more than an unfortunate distraction. The 3D visualization aspect of BIM, while a valuable component, is little more that a distraction. BIM requires a change in the basic foundation of how Owners, AEs, Contractors, Subs, Oversight Groups, Building Product Manufactures, Community, etc.

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