article thumbnail

Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additionally, a self-shading façade reduces solar radiation, minimizing mechanical loads on the building, and strategically positioned atria enable natural daylight to permeate the 2,000-square-meter floor plates, improving energy efficiency in the interior.

article thumbnail

World’s 1st 100% Digitally-Enabled Facility

CCR Magazine

Created as a model of post-2030 smart and sustainable construction, this 100% digitally-enabled facility integrates a diverse range of building systems technology (HVAC, lighting, building envelope, security, IT, and communications)”, said Paul Scarafile, Commercial Director, Canada, Armstrong Fluid Technology.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects

BDC Network

Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate K-12 Schools Flooring Green Specifications Green Building Products Wood Sustainability According to the U.S. The AIA 2030 Challenge targets having all new buildings and renovations be carbon-neutral by 2030.

article thumbnail

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

BDC Network

Architecture 2030 notes that the building and construction sectors account for nearly 50% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions—which are responsible for global warming and climate change. When we compare wood floor systems to steel floor systems and wood wall systems to concrete wall systems, the carbon savings add up quickly.

article thumbnail

8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. million skilled jobs by 2030.

article thumbnail

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

Efficient projects don’t have to be dramatically more expensive; the payback on many projects for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy is often years, not decades. The AIA 2030 Commitment target is now an 80% average pEUI reduction from set baselines, an important step toward the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.

article thumbnail

Living the Dream: PAE Engineers’ HQ Embodies an Aspirational Vision

Civil + Structural Engineer

Marketing & PR Benefits The details of the PAE Living Building are fascinating – from the top-floor, 1,500-square-foot “deckony” that offers a year-round open-air lounge area, to the five-story vacuum flush composting system that produces liquid fertilizer and agriculture-grade compost onsite. It’s a very interesting perspective.”