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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. But that could soon change.

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All About Green Concrete | What Is Environmentally Friendly Concrete

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Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Wood may not sound like an innovative building material, and wooden skyscrapers might sound like a strange idea. In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. As Green Construction Grows, So Could Cross-Laminated Timber. Interested in green construction?

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:05 Sustainable Development NBBJ leaders Jonathan Ward and Margaret Montgomery explore five inspirational ideas they are actively integrating into projects to ensure more healthy, natural cities.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Magnesium.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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At Portland International Airport in Oregon, we’re working on the PDX Terminal Core Redevelopment Project to implement biophilic elements to create a more pleasing experience for travelers. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, Atlanta, Ga. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Earthbags.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.