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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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After Five Years, Bullitt Center Gets Nod for Rainwater-to-Potable Water System

ENR Construction

Five and a half years after the opening of Seattle's super-sustainable Bullitt Center speculative office building, the Washington State Dept. of Health has given the Bullitt Foundation the green light to flip the switch on its treatment system that turns rainwater into potable water.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Moves into Energy Efficient Office Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Seattle District of the U.S. General Services Administration's Design Excellence program to promote sustainability, help communities and advance a clean energy economy. Green Building Council and an ENERGY STAR score of 100. It is expected to merit LEED-Platinum certification from the U.S.

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. as the epicenter of green building.

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PNC Tops Off Its New Global Headquarters In Pittsburgh

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

” As part of its commitment to support the local community, PNC expects 2,500 people to be hired during construction of The Tower at PNC Plaza. -based engineering firm; and Paladino & Company, a Seattle-based green building consultant, among others. Mid Atlantic Blog-July-2014 LEED Pittsburgh PNC Sustainability'

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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Technology-rich cities that took early advantage of technology trends and provide fertile environments for innovation: San Francisco (1), Austin (7), San Jose (9), Boston (17) and Seattle (18). Hong Kong. Los Angeles. Smaller, innovation-friendly cit ies that gained rapid momentum to achieve global position: Austin (7).

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Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech

Business Facilities

The leading high tech hubs have developed a startup ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and plants the seeds for sustainable growth from innovators who bring scaleable products to life. Read: Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech at BusinessFacilities.com.