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Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

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Strategies for Retrofitting School Buildings for Sustainability

Evelyn Long
January 15, 2021
Many American schools are aging. Nearly 50% of U.S. schools date back to between 1950 and 1969. It’s not surprising that these buildings aren’t sustainable
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GBCI Supports Professionals from Underserved Communities

December 2, 2020
Expanding credentialing opportunities is a first step in helping to shape a more inclusive green building and sustainability workforce.
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The Benefits of Sunshades for the Building Enclosure

Daniel Shields
November 20, 2020
Sunshades are an integral factor in enhancing not only the aesthetic of a building, but also its efficiency and sustainability
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Architects Face Data, Culture Gaps in Fighting Climate Change

November 17, 2020
New study outlines how building product manufacturers can best support architects in climate action.
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Dow Releases New Carbon Partnership Report

November 13, 2020
Dow’s carbon partnerships within the Olympic Movement have delivered third-party verified emission reductions of more than 5.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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USGBC Announces 2020 Leadership Awards

November 13, 2020
Annual awards recognize extraordinary leadership in green building and commitment to advancing healthy, sustainable buildings and communities.
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How Construction Robotics Contribute to Sustainable Buildings

Evelyn Long
November 13, 2020
The construction industry, like many others, stands on the edge of green transformation
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2020 Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Honors Eco-Architect

October 27, 2020
One of the world’s leading global eco-architects, Ken Yeang, received recognition for his excellence in sustainable development practices and innovations at the recently held Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards Ceremony 2020.
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The Path to a Sustainable Future Begins with Design

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Stephen B. Jacobs
October 2, 2020
The environment we are occupy on a daily basis, including the buildings we live and work in, are constructed with functionality and aesthetics in mind
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American Made, Sustainability Among Popular Trends with Building Enclosures

Mike Smalley
Michael Smalley
September 16, 2020
One of the current trends is due to the subject that has dominated headlines for all of 2020, COVID-19. Because of the pandemic, the world is changing. Importing products from across the world is an idea that is leaving companies hesitant and concerned
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