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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.

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Are Green Building Rating Systems Really Sustainable?

Natural Building

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. Previously, she worked as a planner, architect, and lawyer in San Francisco to gain insights into the impediments to sustainability. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Environmental/Sustainability

Civil + Structural Engineer

The park expands Arlington County’s ability to meet Chesapeake Bay Watershed regulations while cultivating native plants and providing new boardwalk areas and fresh interpretive designs. Planned by SWA Group architects and designed and managed by the engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.,

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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. In the face of growing environmental concerns, sustainable living has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream demand.

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Using Vacant Land To Benefit The Residents Of Bedford, Texas

CCR Magazine

Are you seeking innovative ways to maximize the use and benefit of vacant lands in Bedford, Texas? Potential of Vacant Land in Bedford The unused, vacant land in Bedford, Texas presents a golden opportunity. Vacant land is indeed unutilized potential. An approach that can inspire Bedford!

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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. One goal of sustainable urban design is to help structures better withstand the weather.

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Best Degrees for a Construction Industry Career

CCR Magazine

Understanding the Construction Industry The construction sector encompasses a wide range of activities from the building of residential homes to the creation of large-scale infrastructure projects. Emerging roles in technology and sustainability also offer new opportunities for those with specialized degrees.