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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

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. 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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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Dan’s Plumbing is a leader in this sector, constantly introducing approaches dedicated to revolutionizing commercial construction. Explore some of their game-changing strategies on Dan’s Plumbing youtube channel.

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Innovations in Plumbing & Heating: Enhancing Efficiency in Modern Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post Innovations in Plumbing & Heating: Enhancing Efficiency in Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The landscape of construction is constantly changing. Innovations in plumbing and heating systems play a huge role in that regard. This means that no water is ever wasted.

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Plumbing Innovations Transforming Commercial Architecture

CCR Magazine

Commercial architecture is currently being enhanced by revolutionary plumbing innovations, developed to increase efficiency and sustainability. These changes are focused not just on the aesthetic appeal, but also on reducing necessary repairs triggered by faulty systems. Tankless Water Heaters: Save space and offer energy efficiency.

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New Trends in Construction: Plumbing Aspects

CCR Magazine

A mainstay in this realm is plumbing, a profession as old as civilization itself. Today, you will look into the new trends shaping construction practices and how they are influencing the ever-evolving spectrum of plumbing. Solar powered hot water systems are another key trend in this domain.

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California’s unconventional office tower: Remarkable beyond its appearance

Construction Specifier

In fact, the building’s lobby is located 228 m (750 ft) from Exposition Light Rail transit station via a landscaped pedestrian walk and direct stairs to the lobby. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver equivalency. High-performance mechanical systems. Water conservation. High-performance facade.