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Five Well Established Eco-Villages Around the World

Natural Building

Ecovillages are intentional communities designed to be environmentally, socially, and/or economically sustainable. Farming, composting, and alternative energy production are important parts of the village, as is spirituality, although the group follows no specific doctrine. You can watch a video about The Farm at www.youtube.com.

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Sustainable Building in Ireland: Insights from Consultancy

CCR Magazine

In Ireland, the construction sector is increasingly embracing sustainable building practices, a movement significantly influenced by construction consultancy firms. These firms are at the forefront of integrating green certifications, renewable energy, and eco-friendly materials into their projects.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice.

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ASHRAE Guide: Grid Interactivity in Decarbonization

CCR Magazine

The Grid-Interactive Buildings for Decarbonization: Design and Operation Resource Guide is the second in a series of guides developed by the ASHRAE Task Force For Building Decarbonization (TFBD) and provides information on maximizing carbon reduction through buildings’ interaction with the electric power grid.

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Eco-Friendly Construction: Building Sustainable Garden Rooms

UK Construction Blog

The post Eco-Friendly Construction: Building Sustainable Garden Rooms appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building sustainable structures is a growing trend in the construction world. They focus on using eco-friendly techniques and resources to construct buildings that are helpful to the environment.

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The Beyond Green High-Performance Building Awards

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Haitian Wisdom.

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Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns

UK Construction Blog

The post Discover the Latest News on Which Green-collar Employment Most Needed, Schools Closing Over RACC ‘Crumbling Concrete’, the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, and UKCW Birmingham Sets the Building Agenda and Addresses Concerns appeared first on UK Construction Blog. No UK region has more than 0.07% renewable-heated dwellings.