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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Popular in recent years for residential use, timed release outdoor misting systems well control mosquitoes at specific locales. Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. but there have been travel associated cases.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami.

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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022

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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since the inception of the green standard, builders across the U.S.

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An Arm and a Leg and the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

Green Building Law Update

Virgin Islands, New York City and Puerto Rico. 2013 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Building. This only applies to residential codes. With a goal of reducing energy use, energy codes are of great import to green building. It is published in a single volume with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Secret Life • Graced with a green thumb, which she uses on her 500- square-foot produce garden. . . . Education • BA, Architecture, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. Education • Green Building Certificate, Colorado State University. Education • BS, Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas. Cleveland. .