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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

Functioning as a living lab, the center enables students to engage with sustainability practices, conduct environmental studies, and brainstorm solutions to various challenges. A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. U-value, 0.27

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LAX’s automated people mover garners another sustainability honor

Construction Specifier

Opening in 2024, the Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) Automated People Mover (APM) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has garnered another significant sustainability honor. At the Los Angeles Sustainability Coalition’s (LASC’s) annual trailblazer awards dinner, the APM was named LASC’s 2023 trailblazer project of the year.

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Energy Independent Homes: Help And Hindrance On The Path To Sustainability

UK Construction Blog

The post Energy Independent Homes: Help And Hindrance On The Path To Sustainability appeared first on UK Construction Blog. According to MCS figures, installations of both domestic solar PV panels and domestic battery storage systems are at record high levels. Energy independent homes form a key part of this puzzle.

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Cheshire Academy: Solar Panels & Drift Snow Fences

CCR Magazine

Funded entirely by New York solar energy developer Plankton Energy in 2023, four campus buildings boast the productive solar panels. The solar energy system is expected to generate approximately 272 kWh of solar power annually. The solar energy system is expected to generate approximately 272 kWh of solar power annually.

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RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material now made with 50% less CO2

Civil + Structural Engineer

Woburn, Massachusetts (April 2023) – As an industry leader committed to sustainability, RHEINZINK introduces RHEINZINK-prePATINA® ECO ZINC architectural zinc products. Effective February 2023, only certified reduced-carbon zinc is used to produce RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Tenants are demanding sustainable facilities.