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Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

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Why Are More Builders Turning to Metal Siding?

Emily Newton
Emily Newton
April 26, 2023

Metal siding is far from a new concept, but many commercial project managers are turning to it today. Amid this shift, construction and architectural firms should ask why and see if metal walls are right for them.


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Award-Winning Affordable Passive House Building Debuts for Boston Seniors

December 23, 2022

National experts in multifamily design and development bring cutting-edge sustainability and wellness to affordable rental housing, continuing long-term collaboration to create affordable and inclusive communities.


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RESNET and Phius Encourage Certified HERS Raters to Be Phius Certified

November 1, 2022

RESNET announced its recent collaboration with Passive House Institute US (Phius) to promote the construction of sustainable and affordable homes.


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ASSA ABLOY Returns to AIA Conference with Designs that Inspire and CEUs to Educate

June 16, 2022

ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, will be onsite at the A’22 AIA Conference on Architecture this year to support and guide architects and interior design professionals as they explore new options in aesthetic, decorative and functional doors and door hardware. 


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How Steel Buildings Are Breaking Limitations in Design and Functionality

Matt Lee
April 15, 2022

Thanks to its improving versatility and elite durability, metal is truly a top-of-the-line construction solution.


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Life Science Buildings Rely on Resilient Design

Evelyn Long
March 21, 2022

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, society has changed to promote science and faster results. Coupled with the fact that many workplaces remain remote at least part of the time, this change creates a unique situation where the life science field requires more buildings, and there are plenty of empty workspaces to spare.


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How Metal Roofs Support Green Building Practices

Brian Haraf
September 1, 2021
Green building methods are taking the construction world by storm, growing at unprecedented rates — and expected to reach $99.8 billion by 2023.
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Trane Technologies, Nexii Join Forces to Create Buildings of the Future

August 12, 2021
Collaboration propels innovative solutions that can help reduce emissions by approximately 30 percent compared to traditionally constructed buildings.
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Net-Zero-Ready Office Showcases Modern Design and High Performance

December 11, 2020
Designed by OZ Architecture of Denver, the office building blends Scandinavian style and sustainable, net-zero-ready functionality
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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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