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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. Lab planning professionals account for standards, class schedules, research grants and focuses, and projections of growth, or retraction. At the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, vertical zoning is manifested in the “vertical vivarium.”

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. After acquiring the property, the developer must design and plan the project, considering factors such as building codes and zoning regulations, the intended use of the property, and the target market.

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

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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. Lindsey, SSR: Sustainable design of a sports facility is a challenge in and of itself.

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What's next for affordable housing in 2024?

BD+C

We’re seeing affordable housing in a variety of scales and types, with increasing emphasis on sustainable design—from Passive House design to sustainably sourced material selection. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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What to Expect at Autodesk University 2023

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Whether you want to learn about driving your business’s digital transformation or building better resilience through cloud-based solutions and sustainability, you will have plenty to learn and experience at AU 2023. These AU 2023 community experiences include meetups, community zone, after-class connections, and receptions.

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What Will It Take for the Construction Industry to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

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Eco-conscious organizations like the United Nations are developing sustainability targets to reduce adverse ecological effects. While we will always need to renovate and construct buildings, researchers are assessing the causes of emissions and developing sustainable alternatives to traditional practices.