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Deanestor lands another deal with Morrison

Construction Enquirer

Both projects are for Aberdeen City Council, and are with main contractor Morrison and delivery authority Hub North Scotland. Bright pops of colour are then highlighted to enliven the spaces and create identities for different zones and year groups. The architects are Halliday Fraser Munro.

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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. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope.

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Sound of silence: Specifying the four roles of acoustic ceilings

Construction Specifier

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. ANSI/GBI 01-2019, otherwise known as Green Globes, requires a minimum ceiling noise reduction coefficient (NRC) of 0.90 Photo by Halkin Mason Photography/courtesy Rockfon.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.

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What Color Siding Goes with the Red Brick | Siding and Brick House Cleaner

CivilJungle

Main Color The main color will be your primary color and yet indicate it as a park color, and commonly it will object you speak while drawing your house. Light gray siding color with black tree zone trim and black watercourse opposite total white sand, pole, and rows. Brown metal feature roof with a black tree zone trim.

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All About of Corrosion | What Is Corrosion | 9 Different Types of Corrosion

CivilJungle

Fretting corrosion happens at the two exposure zone of metals which will connect jointly, and this usually looks when the exposure space will pacify to fall and difference. Main Causes of Corrosion. The formation of rust on iron, tarnish on silver, and the blue-green patina that develops on copper are all examples of corrosion.

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Sustainable Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Tri Pointe Homes’ process begins with site selection and planning, with considerations given to community walkability, proximity to schools, shopping, green space, local transportation, and amenities aimed at reducing our carbon footprint and increasing the overall physical, psychological, and emotional health for our homebuyers.