Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. Is this really progress?

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures. Another important consideration is identifying opportunities to integrate sustainable features. Further, optimal orientation and the use of eco-friendly materials used to build tensile structures contribute to sustainability.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

The company aimed to solicit ideas for environmental sustainability and accessibility, two key focuses of its long-term ESG initiative, the Better Life Plan 2030. developed an assistive information display device for the visually impaired composed of 2,400 braille pins – or ‘dots’ – which move up and down. ­­The

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It includes the structure's geometry, such as walls, floors, roofs, and other architectural elements, as well as their physical properties like materials and finishes. Sustainability 6D BIM integrates environmental data into the model. What is 4D BIM?:

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BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

Photo courtesy Skanska Sustainability is a priority on this project, so to reduce our carbon emissions, we are using regionally sourced wood for the roof of the project. Sustainability components include views of the outdoors for nearly all 43 workstations, and low or no emission material maintains healthier indoor air quality.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 6, 2023

Specialty coatings also can enhance the visual and tactile effects of the finished appearance. An experienced finishing services provider can assist with evaluating the optimal finish to meet performance specifications’ inside and out, while supporting the building project’s aesthetic, sustainability, and longevity goals.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Visual Estimating. DoD Building Treatment Terms.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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BD+C

MARCH 17, 2024

5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings. Here, a creative eye toward design is paramount.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. With 345,000 buildings, with over 105,000 buildings more than 50 years old, the importance of efficient renovation, repair, and sustainability of existing buildings is paramount. Sustainment/Status Quo. Visual Estimating. DoD Building Treatment Terms.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Different kinds of BIM softwares like AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D are applied for estimation and costing, initial pricing, report tabulation of materials, bidding, unit cost for specific items, time spent counting within a project, measuring items within a project, labor costs and estimates project costs. Quantity Takeoff Process ?

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Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

Implementing BIM and leveraging visualization technologies, such as 4D/5D renderings, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), not only enhances project planning and coordination but also appeals to tech-savvy individuals seeking dynamic and engaging work environments.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Different kinds of BIM softwares like AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D are applied for estimation and costing, initial pricing, report tabulation of materials, bidding, unit cost for specific items, time spent counting within a project, measuring items within a project, labor costs and estimates project costs. Quantity Takeoff Process ?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

As humans, we rely on visual content to understand and consume information – so why, for example, is the archaic Gantt chart still such a core piece of documentation when it’s something that most people struggle to interpret? Additionally, it allows them to sanity check the simple things – can our vehicles pass through these pinch points?

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable. It helps to visualize how we can implement passive design in a terminal.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

With the continued rise of biophilic design, which connects occupants to the natural world through a combination of natural materials, views, and also access to the outdoors, daylighting, and biomimetic patterns, these buildings are transforming into multisensory spaces that are winning awards and influencing international design trends.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Specific areas of concern identified include increased cooling loads (and energy costs) for buildings subjected to solar reflections, increased light pollution from illumination at nighttime, increased wintertime snow and ice buildup even with additional deicing salts, and even human health concerns from UV radiation to visual glare.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

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 has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. The device upgrades and promotes the sustainability of road innovation in construction.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The tree-pillars can be seen throughout the building, as well as outside, giving it a clear visual identity. Sustainability was also high on the agenda for the Cambridge Central Mosque. Timber was used to create tree-like pillars that join to form an interwoven, octagonal canopy that holds up its roof.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The 3 Rs of Sustainability Applied to Construction. Do you know the three Rs of sustainability in construction — and how they may affect your business? You’ll also learn what the construction industry is doing to reduce waste, improve recycling practices, and reuse materials to be more environmentally friendly in the future. .

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 30, 2019

A rchitect Vinu Daniel of Wallmakers is focused primarily on sustainability. A sheer glass wall encloses the living area, connecting the interiors visually to the green wilderness that lies beyond. Using mainly mud blocks, rammed earth and burnt bricks he designs spaces in their raw, natural state.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

By using reclaimed wood, builders are blending the childhood dream with the need to recycle materials and step away from fossil fuel. If you think of the design elements found in a church, it’s not hard to visualize it as a home. Construction uses waste material such as old tires or cans to create a honeycomb lattice structure.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Along with sustainable aesthetics, the center sought to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. However, many opaque forms of standard fire-rated building materials, like concrete and gypsum, limit light transfer and views—both of which are essential to LEED Platinum certification.

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Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Some advanced technologies have emerged in materials science which can transform the construction industry to the next level. Other new materials are still in the testing phase. As for example, a transparent aluminum that provides the pleasing visuals of glass but the strength and longevity of metal.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 22, 2023

I also get lots of questions about sustainable materials or processes that lower our carbon footprint. And I think that’s impressive from that generation.”

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Building Information Management

MAY 23, 2012

BIM, facilities life-cycle management supported by digital technology will create a high demand cost estimators with a thorough understanding of building systems and associated repair, renovation, sustainability and construction techniques, materials, equipment, and labor.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Koning Eizenberg Architecture used building elements that have social, environmental, and economic impact to create the Arroyo's visual identity. The project was developed and designed by Norstar Development USA and Sustainable Comfort. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 22, 2015

It is NOT 3D visualization, but visualization of all dimensions including time, cost, workflows, metrics, and specific competencies. Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, for new construction, and Job Order Contracting, JOC, for renovation, repair, maintenance, and sustainability projects.). Forget BIM as you man now know it.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. What characteristics of the property and its environment can be leveraged to make the building more sustainable? Sustainable return on investment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is a perfect storm of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising material costs that is bringing everything to a head. Toric also enables our customers with increased flexibility to access and leverage their data through integrations and visualizations.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 12, 2005

In recent months I have had the opportunity to engage in many conversations with Dr. Owen Geiger of the Geiger Research Institute of Sustainable Building ( www.grisb.org ), and mostly we have talked about ways to create inexpensive, durable homes for people around the globe who are in need of shelter.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 1, 2015

And the bill does not ban microbeads used in science research or fluid visualization and fluid flow analysis. A “personal care product” does not include a prescription drug. Illinois became the first state in June 2014 to ban the manufacture or sale of plastic microbeads effective 2018.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 1, 2020

High-Performance Custom Homes: Systemic Sustainability in Cape Cod. This Cap Cod home achieves energy efficiency and high performance with common materials. Most of my energy-efficient designs use common materials and common methods requiring a little more effort,” Baczek explains. “No Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:52.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 29, 2022

The tiles are long-lasting design materials. A tile is a good development material, especially oval or quadrate size. It structures from solid materials like ceramic, metal, stone, and even glass or baked clay, used for designing floors, terraces, and walls. Oftentimes, tile flooring is made of ceramic, a clay-based material.

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