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Items Tagged with 'embodied carbon'

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Why Fuel Source Data is Crucial for Operational Carbon Emissions Reporting

As the AIA 2030 Commitment moves to reposition itself over the coming years, it will also come into stronger alignment with AIA's Strategic Plan 2026–2030, which acknowledges within the four interconnected "PACE" goals
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Daniel Overbey
May 1, 2026

Energy efficiency benchmarking alone is no longer sufficient and we recommend evolving the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) primary climate action program to track total carbon intensity by incorporating fuel source reporting, electrification metrics, expanded embodied carbon tracking, and updated baselines.


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IIBEC Announces Winners of Its Third Annual EBEC Awards

The Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting Awards went to winners in four categories
March 19, 2026

The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) awarded its Excellence in Building Enclosure Consulting (EBEC) Awards—now in their third year—to winners in four categories.


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Vectorworks 2026 Update 4 Introduces Data-Driven Phasing Workflow, Next-Gen Live Rendering, and Integrated Embodied Carbon Analysis

Update Adds Phasing Workflows, Bolsters Sustainability Analysis, and Enables Live Rendering Integration with Maxon Redshift
March 17, 2026

Vectorworks, Inc. releases its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2026 product line, expanding its data-driven workflow capabilities to help designers plan, document, and visualize projects with greater precision and efficiency at every stage of delivery.


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How Insulated Metal Panels Support Construction’s Core Priorities for 2026

Aligning Performance, Speed and Design
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Karim Muri
March 6, 2026

As the commercial construction industry settles into a new year of projects and planning cycles, it is less focused on bold predictions and more concerned with practical execution.


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ClarkDietrich Launches Next Generation of iTools App for Architects

ClarkDietrich iTools is a free online resource for architects and contractors who are evaluating purchasing decisions and product selection for steel framing projects
February 19, 2026

ClarkDietrich unveiled a new version if its iTools app, featuring design and navigation improvements. 


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Hennebery Eddy Designs Multnomah County Library Operations Center Renovation & Expansion

This adaptive reuse project transformed a vacant 1995 grocery store into a bustling 73,000-square-foot workplace in vehicle-dominated east Portland
February 9, 2026

The Operations Center is the first project to meet Multnomah County’s ambitious fossil fuel-free buildings resolution and anticipates LEED Gold certification as well as Living Future Net-Zero Energy certification.


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Vitro Architectural Glass Debuts New Glass Catalog

Catalog Showcases High-Performance Glazing and Inspiring Projects
February 3, 2026

Vitro Architectural Glass has developed a new architectural glass catalog highlighting Vitro’s vast portfolio of industry-leading products as featured on a range of stunning architectural projects.


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Vectorworks Highlights 2026 Industry Trends Shaping the Future of Design

Sustainability, Smart Tools, and Immersive Technology Gain Momentum as Defining Themes
December 18, 2025

Vectorworks, Inc., reveals its 2026 industry trend insights, outlining the key forces set to define the architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture and design, and live events industries.


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The Role of IMPs in Modern Recreation and Arts Facilities

Building Community Through Design
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Karim Muri
November 17, 2025

Whether it's a cultural center honoring local history, a recreation center bringing communities together, or an arts venue revitalizing a neighborhood, IMPs deliver the aesthetics, performance and cost-efficiency needed to help these spaces serve the population for generations.


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AWIP Honored with Greenbuild 2025 Green Exhibitor Award

Highlighting Sustainable Exhibiting Practices
November 13, 2025

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) announced it took home Green Exhibitor Award accolades for exemplary performance at the recent Greenbuild 2025 conference.


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