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Zoning Laws Stop Wind

Green Building Law Update

The application of zoning laws, many of which date to the 1920s are bringing alternative energy projects to a halt in 2014. By letter dated August 3, 2012, petitioner advised the Town that it was “considering use of alternate turbine models” for the project. Historic zoning laws need to be brought into the contemporary era.

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Could This Be the Sustainable Neighborhood of the Future?

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Could This Be the Sustainable Neighborhood of the Future? A new five-million person city, powered by clean energy and featuring an abundance of green spaces, may become the model for sustainable living. Terraces give each apartment private outdoor space, and are designed to have a landing zone for future drone deliveries.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One

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A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers. Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home. A Common Vision for the Sustainable, Healthier Home.

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Early sustainability planning in research laboratory design

Construction Specifier

Additionally, these early phases should also be approached through a lens of sustainability. The linoleum is not only sustainable, but also wears better and can help researchers be more productive by preventing fatigue caused by being on their feet for most of the day. Creating functional adjacencies. Adjacencies can also be vertical.

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency

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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency. Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building.

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Chase Center LEED Gold Certification: Q&A with Sustainability Team

Stok

So, we decided to sit down with the team that led the Chase Center through its sustainability pursuit: SSR and stok. SSR and stok served as the sustainability consultants to the Warriors’ Chase Center and office tower projects. stok specifically provided Title 24 energy modeling and compliance services for the arena.