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Optimizing sustainability in building and design: Exploring low-impact furnishings

Construction Specifier

While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. 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.

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Designing for a Circular Future: A Construction Industry Perspective

iField Smart

Key Principles of Circular Design in Construction Reduce waste: Design buildings and infrastructure to minimize waste throughout their lifecycle. Reuse and recycle: Incorporate recycled materials and promote the reuse and repurposing of building components. Extend product life: Design for durability, repairability, and upgradability.

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Building a Better World on the Procore Platform | Sustainability Spotlight

Procore

Procore.org , Procore’s social impact arm, provides full platform access to nonprofit builders who are focused on building a sustainable world for future generations to assist worthy causes with technology that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive. In 2021, it was a finalist in Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas Awards.

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The Role of Engineers in Sustainable Development: Pioneering a Brighter Future

CCR Magazine

From renewable energy systems to eco-friendly infrastructure and product packaging, such as those from Millennium Packaging , engineers are shaping a brighter future for generations to come. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is vital for mitigating climate change.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18