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Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

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The New ZEB: Revising our Definition of "Net Zero"

The time has arrived for ZEB to be redefined
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Daniel Overbey
June 23, 2025

Rather than Zero Energy Buildings, we should pursue Zero Emissions Buildings. In addition to energy efficiency, we need buildings that eliminate the need for on-site fossil fuel use and only use zero emissions electricity.


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Legal Guidance Offered on Sustainability Topics Like PFAS, "Green" Claims at FGIA Virtual Summer Summit

“Green” Claims - Understanding Benefits & Risk in the U.S. | PFAS - A Checklist for Assessing Potential Risks
June 20, 2025

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Virtual Summer Summit gained several helpful legal insights in the sustainability realm, courtesy of experts from Keller and Heckman Law Firm.


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AEC Industry Pushes Forward on Climate Goals at AIA25

In June, EIMA caught up with several members at AIA's Annual Conference in Boston
June 16, 2025

In June, EIMA caught up with several members at AIA's Annual Conference in Boston.


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Kelowna Parks and Rec break ground on Parkinson Recreation Centre

Parkinson Recreation Centre Breaks Ground on Redevelopment Project

Stantec and project partners celebrate milestone for this multifunctional community hub in Kelowna
June 16, 2025

The City of Kelowna recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC) redevelopment project, part of the Building a Stronger Kelowna initiative.


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FGIA Virtual Summer Summit Schedule Centers Around Sustainability

Will also cover products, quality control, and more
June 9, 2025

The robust schedule for the FGIA Virtual Summer Summit will focus on sustainability efforts in the industry, product evolution over time, how to improve through quality control, the importance of installation and an update on the state of the industry.


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Designing with Architectural Precast Systems

Tony McConnell from RAMSA discusses designing traditional buildings with stone facades Using architectural precast systems.
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
June 8, 2025
We recently spoke with Tony McConnell from RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects) about designing traditional buildings with stone facades using architectural precast systems.
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Mount Vernon Library Commons Pursues Passive House Certification

HKP Architects sets a new standard for sustainable architecture in a small Washington State community
June 3, 2025

Designed by local firm HKP Architects, the new public library, parking garage, and community center are all electric and house the largest public EV charging station in the country. 


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2025 Regional EPDs for Precast Concrete Now Available

The regionalized EPDs support the precast concrete industry's commitment to sustainability and transparency
May 29, 2025

PCI announced the release of the 2025 PCI Regionalized Industry Average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Architectural, Insulated, and Structural precast concrete products.


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Using eGRID Data to Approximate Operational Carbon

Energy efficiency will remain a cornerstone of sustainable design for the foreseeable future for two big reasons: utility costs and operational carbon
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Daniel Overbey
May 28, 2025

The recent ratification of LEED v5 underscores the emerging priority of decarbonization by sustainable design leaders as it one of the new version's three impact areas along with quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration.


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USGBC-CA Announces Civic Leadership & Product Awards

Awardees include CEC Commissioner Nancy Skinner, SFO, Sonoma County Sup. Lynda Hopkins, CalPortland, Rockwool & CalWEP
May 22, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC California) will today present the Product & Civic Leadership Awards at its 24th Annual California Green Building Conference, being held for the first time in San Francisco. 


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