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Seattle sports arena achieves historic zero-carbon milestone

Construction Specifier

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. We are thrilled to see the arena become the first to achieve this,” says ILFI CEO Lindsay Baker.

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Green Manufacturing: Financing the Shift to Sustainability

CCR Magazine

Recent years have shown that the global economy has become an increasingly unstable place – this is especially true when it comes to energy. Instability caused by foreign actors has led to an energy crisis in the UK, which has in turn been reflected in raised bills for both workers and employers.

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Outstanding aesthetics, exceptional quality and durability from cupa pizarras natural slates to elevate residential refurbishment

Specification Product Update

The first phase was the new lodge, completed in 2021, followed by the main house and the swimming pool area. As well as new slate roofs, work has included the addition of external insulation and off-white render for the main house as well as galvanised guttering and rainwater systems throughout.

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All About Energy-Efficient Homes

CivilJungle

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy. Heating and Cooling System.

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From net zero to net positive in K-12 schools

BDC Network

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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NI Water completes major £18m Ards North Wastewater Improvement Project

Plant & Civil Engineer

The £18m Ards North Wastewater Improvement Project got underway in May 2021 and included the construction of new wastewater pumping stations and pipelines to rationalise and upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in the Carrowdore, Ballywhiskin and Ballywalter catchments. This renewable energy could save NI Water up to £300k over 25 years.

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

BDC Network

between 2018 and 2021. In addition, minimizing impervious hot surfaces like asphalt also helps reduce the “heat island” effect where heat is absorbed by parking lots and dark roofs and increases the ambient temperature of our cities. Helping mitigate heat-related deaths and tragic health outcomes is a key focus of CHOs.