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Considerations for Green Building Design

PN - Project Management

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

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Plumbing Innovations for Sustainable Construction: A Contractor’s Guide

CCR Magazine

One undertone that frequently misses our sight in sustainable construction planning is that of plumbing systems. However, there's a silver lining—recent years have ushered in noteworthy advancements and innovations, each striving to make plumbing systems ever more eco-friendly.

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7 Ways to Make Your Warehouse More Sustainable

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability in a warehouse context is something which needs to consider energy efficiency, waste reduction and resource management. Join many other forward-thinking leaders who are making sustainability integral to their logistics and discover how your warehouse can go green. It’s a triple win, and it doesn’t take much.

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Sustainable Swaps That Won’t Raise the Project Budget

Construction Daily News

More individuals are prioritizing environmental friendliness, leading to the development of green construction methods and bringing sustainable projects to the forefront. Here are nine green swaps that won’t inflate your project budget. Energy Star-certified items must meet stringent performance standards.

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.

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Virginia office complex achieves multiple goals with inventive design

Construction Specifier

The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness. As one approaches the site, CODE is only visible as a three-story structure of a similar width to the neighboring historic, party wall buildings.