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Sustainable Landscaping & Hardscaping Solutions to Transform Your Yard

CCR Magazine

Sustainable landscaping and hardscaping are becoming popular choices for homeowners seeking to create beautiful, functional yards that require less water, fewer resources, and minimal maintenance. Here’s how to transform your landscape with sustainable landscaping and hardscaping solutions. What is Sustainable Landscaping?

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How a Professional Landscaper Elevates Outdoor Spaces

CCR Magazine

While the idea is thrilling, you can’t help but wonder: What magic does a professional landscaper bring to make this transformation a reality? The Landscaper: An Overview Landscaping goes beyond mowing and lawn care. A good landscaper brings together the intricate details of your space to create a coherent, pleasing scene.

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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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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

A boardwalk and trail system provide engaging experiences with the land, deeply immersing participants in over 20 biophilic moments throughout the site that connect the story of Theodore Roosevelt's life inside the building with natural features on the site. Like him, the building is approachable, inviting, and provides connecting places.

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Ensuring Long-Lasting Safety in Building Design and Construction

CCR Magazine

As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Engineering techniques supported by technology are setting new standards for safe, resilient buildings, making it essential for an engineering company to stay at the forefront of these developments.

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

He is planting vegetation to help make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding. The Army Corps is collaborating with RISE and other partners to make Rockaway Beach more resilient to coastal storm erosion and flooding that has increased due to more frequent and stronger coastal storms.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Moreover, building in areas with existing infrastructure-like roads, utilities, and public services will minimize the need for further environmental intrusion. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?