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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.

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6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace

BDC Network

6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability of nature by keeping it outside. Courtesy NBBJ 2.

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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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Effective Strategies to Boost Your Home’s Value

CCR Magazine

A recent report of 2023 reveals that the average home value in Atlanta has shown 1.7% The conversion should adhere to building regulations and be performed professionally to ensure safety and longevity. Especially in Atlanta's humid subtropical climate, the importance of a well-maintained, quality roof cannot be overstated.

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Read the Latest News on the New British Army Band Music Facility at Sandhurst is Finished, the Voltalia Builds 49.9mw Paddock Solar, the Next £200m Television Centre Flats Phase Begins, Upgrades for Major UK and Ireland Ports From Peel Ports and S&P Global Data Shows the Construction Industry Rising

UK Construction Blog

As an additional point of interest, Mitsui Fudosan and Stanhope have begun building on the 347- home development. In February 2023, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contracted Willmott Dixon and Pick Everard to deliver the Joint Bands School project. I hope musicians are inspired and thrive in the amazing building.

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

BDC Network

4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.