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Solar Landscape Lighting: An Eco-Friendly Approach to Yard Illumination

CCR Magazine

As homeowners look for sustainable and efficient ways to enhance their outdoor spaces, solar landscape lighting has emerged as an excellent solution. These lights provide an eco-friendly way to illuminate yards, driveways, gardens, and walkways, bringing beauty, security, and energy efficiency to outdoor spaces.

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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

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. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting.

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Electrical Solutions for Energy Efficiency

CCR Magazine

The term ‘energy efficiency’ defines the goal to reduce the amount of energy required to produce services or products. As we inch towards the precipice of environmental catastrophe in today’s world, the importance of energy efficiency has grown by leaps and bounds.

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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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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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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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Must-Have Landscaping Features for Colorado Retail Stores

CCR Magazine

Retail store landscaping is crucial in attracting customers, enhancing curb appeal, and creating a welcoming environment. Colorado’s unique climate, diverse ecosystems, and specific customer expectations add complexity to landscaping. Connect with a Denver landscape design services provider to plan out how you want it to appear.