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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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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. The work will also strengthen the port’s operational efficiency and capacity while prioritizing energy and water efficiency by incorporating renewable and fossil fuel-free options.

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Green Manufacturing: Financing the Shift to Sustainability

CCR Magazine

Recent years have shown that the global economy has become an increasingly unstable place – this is especially true when it comes to energy. Instability caused by foreign actors has led to an energy crisis in the UK, which has in turn been reflected in raised bills for both workers and employers.

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Advanced Roofing Tech in Birmingham’s Buildings

CCR Magazine

The roofing system is one of the most important aspects in today’s times. It also helps in energy efficiency and sustainability. The advancement of roofing technologies has helped in building roofing structures easily. These new-age roofing technologies have also promoted lesser energy consumption.

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Empowering Your Home with Solar-Powered Air Conditioning

UK Construction Blog

As the demand for cooling systems continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important to find sustainable and renewable energy sources to power these systems. Solar-powered air conditioning offers a solution by utilizing solar energy, which is abundant and clean, to provide cooling comfort.

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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground. Examine The Roofing System. For instance, installing solar panels on a flat roof is relatively easy.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.