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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

By: Ricardo Brites , Director of Engineering & VDC at Mercer Mass Timber Imagine your projects being more precise, efficient, and sustainable? Its the engineers toolkit for smarter, more sustainable structures. The benefits of DfMA are quantifiable.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home ldeakins Thu, 09/21/2023 - 07:00 Not only can energy-efficient home products save homeowners extra cash each month by lowering utility bills, but according to a 2022 report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy , they can also improve a home's resale value.

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Tristan Schwartzman Named “Energy Engineer of the Year for the Northeast US”

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award will be presented on October 24 th in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo. The award will be presented on October 24 th in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo. The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings.

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Henderson Engineers Hits Slam Dunk on Sustainable Design Features for Intuit Dome

Civil + Structural Engineer

National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Climate-Adaptive Design: The Future of Resilient Architecture

Prodyogi

Climate-adaptive design is an innovative approach to architecture and engineering that enables buildings to respond dynamically to environmental changes, ensuring resilience, energy efficiency, and comfort. As climate change intensifies, our buildings must do more than just stand against extreme weatherthey must adapt.

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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project is designed to achieve LEED Gold Certification through sustainable features such as on-site photovoltaic power generation and energy-efficient design elements. Ranked in Engineering News Records Top 150 General Contractors and Top 100 Construction Managers, C.W.

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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. CFS produces less waste, uses fewer scarce resources in construction and delivers more energy efficiency than traditional methods.