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Articles Tagged with ''environmental impacts''

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Understanding Real CO2e Emissions in Mass Timber Production

Includes the impact of the transport of raw material on the embodied carbon and makes recommendations to designers on how to manage this effectively
Corgan Researchers
June 2, 2025

This research identifies different tree species typically used in MT products, applies varying scenarios for managing the slash-associated CO2e emissions, and provides qualitative analysis of embodied carbon in a case study. 


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A Closer Look at LEED v5 and Its Impact on the Built Environment

Updates in LEED v5 are poised to have lasting implications for the building industry and will push boundaries in sustainable design
Eric Haggstrom
March 11, 2025

With a rebranded focus on carbon reduction, resiliency, and equity, the new version seeks to reclaim LEED’s leadership position in sustainability amidst the rising popularity of other programs like Fitwel and Passive House.


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Danielle Simpson
A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

What Does Responsible Design Mean?

Danielle Simpson
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 10, 2025
Danielle Simpson discusses the growing desire to develop smart buildings that run efficiently and cost-effectively over the long term.
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Autumn Dean
A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Women are Leading the Sustainability Movement

Autumn Dean
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 10, 2025
Autumn Dean chats about her fascination with the world around her, and how it impacts her work.
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Katherine Klosowski-Blatz
A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Balancing Cultural Heritage with Functionality

Katherine Klosowski-Blatz
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
March 3, 2025
As a professional in the concrete products industry, Katherine Klosowski-Blatz talks about how tradition has always been core to her work.
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PODCAST: Sustainability Data Outlook in 2025

PODCAST: Sustainability Data Outlook in 2025

January 9, 2025
Panu Pasanen, CEO & Founder of One Click LCA, joins us to talk about what 2024’s top sustainability data tells us about the built environment, and what 2025 may bring.
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Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 15th Consecutive Year

December 30, 2024

The DJSI World comprises an elite listing of the world’s largest companies based on long-term economic, environmental, and social criteria.


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YKK AP Awarded Trademarks for Humanity Award by US Patent and Trademark Office

December 6, 2024

YKK AP America announced its selection as recipient of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s inaugural Trademarks for Humanity award in the Environment category.


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14th Annual CA Green Building & Community Awards Announced by USGBC California

December 2, 2024

On December 11th at the 20th Annual Green Gala, the USGBC California community will honor movers and shakers from across the state’s green building industry during the 14th Annual California Green Building Awards and Community Awards. 


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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Aims to Understand and Address the Global Density Dilemma

August 29, 2024

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat announced its aim to examine and address the impact of burgeoning urban density at its annual international conference, September 23–27, in London and Paris, themed “New or Renew: Addressing the Density Dilemma.”


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