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2018 IgCC Poised to be Adopted for the First Time

Green Building Law Update

Montgomery County, Maryland is on the cusp of being the first to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. Montgomery County was among the first jurisdictions in the country, in 2008, to adopt a mandatory green building law for private building, requiring most new construction be LEED certified. But apparently not for long.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. The number and size of Passive House projects in North America has rapidly grown in the last year. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.

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All Solar Panels are Pervious in Maryland

Green Building Law Update

This is significant because regulating impervious surface on a property, either by establishing a maximum allowable area or a ratio of impervious surface to the total lot area, is a common zoning performance standard used by local governments in Maryland and elsewhere. The law is not unique to Maryland.

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Sight and sound : Enhancing light and acoustics with flooring contractors

Construction Specifier

Natural light also fosters a sense of openness and outdoor connection, which can be especially appealing in urban environments where green spaces are limited. By maximizing natural light sources and limiting artificial lighting, architects and designers can help lower a buildings energy use and HVAC loads and support Green Building Standards.

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Linde Opens New Offices In Houston, TX

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The Houston office inauguration (L to R) : Bruce Hensinger, CEO and President of Linde Engineering, Tom Blades, member of the Executive Board, Linde Group and Pat Murphy, President of Linde North America. Photo: PRNewsFoto/Linde North America.). Posted by Heidi Schwartz. and Linde Gas.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

Construction Specifier

Green infrastructure builds climate resilience. Green infrastructure mimics a site’s natural hydrological cycle to manage runoff close to its source. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green? Green roofs. An example of the different layers of a green roof. Green roofs are multi-taskers.