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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar power has emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of sustainable energy. These projects often require substantial water resources for dust control during construction.

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Sustainability and Preventive Maintenance = Environmental Stewardship

Job Order Contracting

Upgrades and Replacements : Regular inspections can identify opportunities for upgrading to more energy-efficient models or implementing energy-saving technologies. Upgrades and Replacements : Regular inspections can identify opportunities for upgrading to more energy-efficient models or implementing energy-saving technologies.

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LAX’s concourse project to incorporate brise soleil for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.

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Long-Term Maintenance Tips for Storm-Damaged Roofs

CCR Magazine

Here are key indicators: Visible sagging or deformation Interior water stains Sudden energy bill increases Granules in gutters Daylight visible through roof boards During the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season the United States experienced five hurricanes making landfall which produced estimated damages of $25.5 billion to $68.5

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Elevating Education: the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

The result was an innovative structure that was able to provide these rich and comfortable learning environments in a manner that is highly energy efficient. In turn, this contributes to reduced energy consumption and leads to a more eco-friendly environment.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.