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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. Not a secret: It’s harder to build something when it comes to a community as a surprise.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BDC Network

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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Choosing the Right Sash Window Restoration Specialist: Key Factors to Consider

UK Construction Blog

Yet, regardless of location, preserving these classic windows is essential to maintaining the architectural integrity and aesthetics of period properties. In addition, historic sash windows often feature single glazing, which falls short of modern thermal efficiency standards.

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ASHRAE Calls for Abstracts: 2025 Winter Conf. Orlando

CCR Magazine

Several novel technologies are emerging to improve building energy efficiency that can directly impact heating and cooling loads and indoor environmental quality,” said conference technical chair Som Shrestha. The adoption of artificial intelligence coupled with advanced controls can also influence the thermal management of buildings. “The

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE RESTORED: CUPA PIZARRAS NATURAL SLATE HELPS REVIVE 19TH CENTURY RECTORY IN STUNNING REDEVELOPMENT

Specification Product Update

Although Heworth House is not listed, it does lie within the Heworth conservation area, which is designed to protect the special architectural or historic interest of the buildings. This obligation to preserve the unique and distinctive environment played an important part in the conversion.

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6 Essential Strategies for Sustainable Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. These materials are often sourced responsibly, have low embodied energy, and are either recycled or can be recycled at the end of their lifecycle.