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‘Invisible’ Heater Design Elevates Comfort and Aesthetics at Manhattan Residential Skyscraper

CCR Magazine

Custom convection style heaters, mounted in the building’s millwork by Faber Industrial Technologies, proved to be the game-changing resolution. Due to mechanical constraints exacerbated by the building’s slim design, hot water was not available in most of the upper residences, rendering hydronic heating systems impractical.

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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

Commercial Construction Blog

As a result, most waste haulers have implemented systems to help contractors comply with that requirement – and made recycling on job sites standard operating procedure. This is due to standards set by municipalities, which now require contractors to recycle debris. Repurpose and Reuse.

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The Bronx Vibe, a New, 155-residence, Luxury Rental Development

CCR Magazine

The yard’s 2,300-square foot partial green roof tray system, which was supplied by Columbia Green Technologies, was delivered as a modular pre-grown tray system and includes active and passive landscaping sections, making this space a green oasis.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

The rear elevation optimizes the home’s view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip with floor-to-ceiling telescoping glass doors that pocket into adjacent walls for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Continuing the flooring and ceiling materials from indoors to outside further strengthens the indoor/outdoor connection.

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Renovating A Heritage Building

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For example, if there is old millwork in a hallway that is aging you might choose to restore that. As an example of this, you may only have facades or sculptures that are of historical value, you may be able to demolish all of the interior finishes and systems, upgrade them and retain the heritage elements untouched or restored.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Using Earthbags as Ceiling Insulation. For renewable energy, the codes says, "Use on-site renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, low-impact hydro, biomass and bio-gas for at least 1% of the electric power." Use pre-manufactured floor and roof systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Electrical Resistivity Investigations Information. 01 51 13 Temporary Electricity.