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Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace

BDC Network

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first

Construction Specifier

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. By Albert Aronov, AIA. What is Overcladding?

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Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design

BD+C

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: A Solar Buyer's.

Natural Building

Masonry Heaters. This husband and wife team both work in the renewable energy field, with Rebekah installing PV systems and Stephen designing and building passive and active solar heated homes. The introduction goes into the history of the use of solar energy and analyzes why one would want to employ it.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

The building’s façade and roof were in good condition, but our team discovered significant rot and related damage to the original wood beams and columns. The architects also added high-performing insulation to the previously uninsulated exterior walls and significantly enhanced the roof insulation.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Time to Learn.

Natural Building

There are workshops about renewable energy that feature training about photovoltaic, wind, and hydro electric generation. The theory and practice of passive solar architecture is taught, along with household energy efficiency in general. Solar hot water for domestic use is also covered. Worth checking out for tips.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: The Enertia.

Natural Building

This can take the form of earth-sheltering in general, or some clever system of circulating air like the Enertia concept; coupled with sensible passive solar design, it is possible to approach a "zero energy" home. Id like to see one built in the northeast and see the resulting energy data, wherein the proof will lie."