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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. BHC is committed to sustainability and here are four integrated site planning trends to consider for your next project.

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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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Bentley Systems Wins Three Top Honors at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.”

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay. Impact : Lubber Run flows through the wetland on its way to Four Mile Run.

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Middle-Schoolers Lead the ‘Charge’ Toward Sustainable Cities at the 32nd Annual Future City® STEM Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

Coinciding with the Release of CITIES OF THE FUTURE IMAX Film Washington, DC – The Future City ® Competition, a premier STEM engineering challenge for middle school students, proudly unveils the finals of its 2023-24 season, set to take place in Washington DC from February 17-20, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill.

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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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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. 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.