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Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living

UK Construction Blog

The post Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. As land is expensive real estate, designers are turning to the many rooftops, which make up 20 to 25 percent of the land area in major North American cities.

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Water Infrastructure in Planned Communities

CCR Magazine

Innovations in commercial construction pave the way for sustainable urban development More and more, the construction industry of Texas has been recognizing the benefits of reducing the environmental impact of buildings and construction activities. Meanwhile, passive solar design uses the energy of the sun to heat and cool living spaces.

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The Green Roofs of Sea Ranch

Natural Building

The development has held true to its original ideology of living lightly on the land through the oversight of its Design Review Committee. Delores Jones and her husband are owners of one of Sea Ranch’s historical sod roofed houses, located on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Not too bad for a roof that is 55 years old!

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Create the Perfect Outdoor Space with a Pergola with Roof

UK Construction Blog

A pergola with roof is an ideal solution that not only adds aesthetics but also functionality to your outdoor area. Let’s explore how you can create a stunning and inviting pergola with roof that suits your style and needs. Wooden Roofs Wooden roofs are a popular choice due to their natural beauty and durability.

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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. ARCHITECT AND LAND PLANNING (ENTRANT): LRK , Memphis BUILDER / DEVELOPER / INTERIOR DESIGNER: Lifestyle Communities , Columbus, Ohio SIZE: 4.5