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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27

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Wood-dominated ‘patchwork’ characterizes award-winning Colorado arts center

Construction Specifier

The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado, was recently crowned the winner of Woodworks’s 2023 Wood Design Awards. The building combines an eclectic mix of materials into a “patchwork” aesthetic, to serve as a symbol for the creativity and diverse set of community activities encapsulated within its walls.

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Glass Insulation Market Set to Double by 2033

CCR Magazine

billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 140 billion by 2033-end, expanding at a noteworthy CAGR of 7.5%. Glass wool insulation is a widely recognized and favored solution for enhancing energy efficiency and ensuring optimal comfort in residential, commercial, and industrial insulations. through 2033.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

BDC Network

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 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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Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design

BD+C

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.