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Trimble Breaks Ground On 1.7-Megawatt Solar Array at Westminster, Colorado Headquarters

Civil + Structural Engineer

megawatt solar array as a renewable energy source at its Westminster, Colorado headquarters. acre project includes ground-mounted solar arrays and raised structures with solar panels to form 170 carports for employees and visitors.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

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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. The average of the 378 firms reporting data for the AIA 2030 Commitment in 2020 was a 51.3%

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. Ready to learn more?

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5 things developers should know about mass timber

BDC Network

climate summit in 2019, Gensler co-CEO Diane Hoskins introduced the Gensler Cities Climate Challenge (GC3), our firmwide commitment to carbon neutrality in our work and operations by 2030. Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. From the July/August 2021 Issue. C and 2°C are progressively higher. “To

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BDC Network

Julio He Airports Designers Standards Energy-Efficient Design Insulation Sustainable Design and Construction Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. One way is to decarbonize the buildings and structures that keep the airport running—while meeting the increasing growth.