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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used. LEED Gold is expected due to the incorporation of energy-saving innovations and low-flow fixtures.

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BIG’s first residential condominium in the U.S. completed in Miami

BD+C

Additionally, recycled and locally sourced materials, such as oolitic limestone and sustainably harvested wood, were used. LEED Gold is expected due to the incorporation of energy-saving innovations and low-flow fixtures.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami. The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St. Air leakage in residential and commercial buildings is a major source of energy waste. One sustainability-related document that is in especially high demand is the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Louis, Minneapolis, and Bismarck.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

“Access to greater amounts of both debt and equity financing, combined with a sustained improvement in the underlying economic fundamentals, means that the opportunities and returns offered in smaller markets are potentially very appealing.”

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

Pro Builder

The project proposes sustainable solutions for Detroit’s 48204 ZIP code • Led the initiative to transition from CAD to BIM construction documentation and introduced several technical innovations to streamline operations • Created a custom BIM content library with hundreds of host components and subcomponents. Alexa Drees Walker, 31.