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Home » environmental impacts

Articles Tagged with ''environmental impacts''

Rio 2016

How Global Gatherings are Changing the Built Environment

Innovation is a Sport
Lindsay Lewis is the Editor of Building Enclosure magazine.
Lindsay Lewis
October 31, 2018
Events that draw in thousands of people from around the globe can be seen as significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions
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The Hoyt Organization

Facility Designed with Green and Smart Technologies

September 19, 2018
The building’s exterior design reflects the regional vernacular and large windows and clerestories have been utilized to offer abundant natural light and provide views of the nearby mountain range
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green buildings

What Makes a Building Green?

Eco-Friendly Construction Explained
Hannah Thomas
August 27, 2018
Eco-friendly construction is being more and more used every day, especially in commercial building
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Buildings of the Future

Buildings of the Future

It’s Time to Rethink the Bottom Line
Peter Greaves
October 18, 2017
The availability of measurement models that accurately reflect return-on-investment is often the biggest hurdle in the design, construction and maintenance of Buildings of the Future.
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Breaking News

EYP Contributes To SHINE Program

September 21, 2017
SHINE strives to benefit the overall health of corporations’ employees and families, the general public and the environment.
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Dow Receives Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

May 22, 2017
Dow recognized for development and promotion of safer product alternatives.
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Breaking News

Firestone Showcases New Polyiso Insulation at AIA

April 27, 2017
Eligible for LEED credits, this eco-friendly product can be recycled and reused. Learn more at booth 1613.
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Davinci

DaVinci Recycles 1.2 Million Pounds of Waste

April 17, 2017
The record-setting recycling effort includes the remolding of more than 696,000 pounds of grinded scrap into starter tiles.
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4-7-17 Living Sustainble

5 Essential Books for Designing with Nature

daniel overbey
Daniel Overbey
April 3, 2017
It is a great time of year to reflect on the intrinsic affinity we have for nature in all its wonder and beauty
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3M

3M Strengthens Environmental Stewardship

January 16, 2017
To date, employees have prevented over 2.1 million tons of waste through the 3P program, for a total savings of nearly $2 billion.
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