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4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks

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Among other cities, we’ve seen Miami, Phoenix, and Los Angeles all create this new role—and its emergence couldn't be more timely. As we think about major American cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Miami, etc. Buildings are now exploring innovations such as algae-infused facades that help them sequester carbon.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. Green Phoenix Development reused most of the existing structure while expanding it harmoniously in a New England vernacular style. Outstanding developer.

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Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream

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Meritage Homes , which closed 9,267 homes in 2019 priced from $200,000 to $1 million across the South and West, promotes better IAQ with systems that “bring in filtered fresh air so family activities that occur in the home don’t accumulate harmful materials,” says CR Herro, the builder’s VP of innovation. .

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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