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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. who is one of our go-tos for sustainable design.

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Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards

BDC Network

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

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Water Management and Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

Dycian believes that major changes can be made by re-evaluating our buildings from the inside out. The result of this, according to Dycian, is that about a quarter of all water that goes into buildings is wasted. New buildings are particularly susceptible to damage from water system leaks and breaks.

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Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update

The Pro Builder

Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug.

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International Code Council to Highlight Key Role of Building Codes and Standards in Achieving Climate Resilience at COP28

Civil + Structural Engineer

The International Code Council will provide expertise and solutions for governments and the building sector to help address the changing climate Washington D.C. – The work of the International Code Council and similar organizations is to spotlight the need to incorporate the buildings and construction sector in climate discussions.

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SFPE Announces Program and Speakers for Upcoming Engineering Solutions Symposium for Fire Safety and Sustainable Building Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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ESFM USA® wins sustainability award from International Facility Management Association for impact of energy management solutions on carbon footprint

Civil + Structural Engineer

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).