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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn

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Marvel-designed Gowanus Green will offer 955 affordable rental units in Brooklyn The community consists of approximately 955 units of 100% affordable housing, 28,000 sf of neighborhood service retail and community space, a site for a new public school, and a new 1.5-acre acre public park. acre public park. acre public park.

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Why are green buildings important?

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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. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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AEMSEN develops concept for sustainable urban living

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AEMSEN, a Rotterdam based architecture firm, has developed a sustainable, modular concept for urban living. . Dubbed Barbizon and developed for the redevelopment of the lots on the Barbizonlaan in Capelle can den IJssel, the 129,000-sf project is a green residential complex built with prefabricated CLT modules.

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Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager

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Hord Coplan Macht names Ilijana Soldan as Sustainability Manager Hord Coplan Macht, Baltimore, MD., has promoted Ilijana Soldan, AIA, LEED AP, EcoDistricts, NCARB, to Sustainability Manager. rcassidy Tue, 05/23/2023 - 13:29 HORD COPLAN MACHT Research-based designer will lead Sustainability Action Team and the firm's green initiatives.

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The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea!

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The Future of Residential Construction is Not On Land, But in (Or Very Near) the Sea! The residential resort club will offer 5,900 square foot four-bedroom residences, in addition to 8 six-bedroom estate homes. Sustainability. Housing Markets. Green Projects. Sustainability. Tue, 10/25/2022 - 14:16.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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