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Green Roofs and Living Walls: An Overview of Benefits and Installation

The Constructor

Green roofs and living walls are two of the latest sustainable design and architecture trends. The advantages of green roofs and living walls are manifold, from reducing energy bills to […] The post Green Roofs and Living Walls: An Overview of Benefits and Installation appeared first on The Constructor.

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Green, and then some: Architecture firms are helping cities raise the stakes in green design

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Cities and counties around the country are taking sustainability to new heights—and architecture firms are helping them raise the stakes in green design. San Diego and New York are among a growing number of local jurisdictions that are expanding the scope of their energy- and water-use requirements for new construction.

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Sustainable solutions: Integrating green roofing and insulation

Construction Specifier

While there are many innovative materials and design principles that can help improve a structure’s sustainability, one trending practice is the implementation of green roofs. What are green roofs? A green roof (also known as a rooftop garden) is a layer of vegetation grown on the roof surface.

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Top 215 Green Building Sector Design Firms for 2019

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based architecture and engineering firms reporting revenue from green building-related work in 2018, according to Building Design+Construction 's 2019 Giants 300 Report. . Gensler, Jacobs, Stantec, HOK, and AECOM head the rankings of U.S.-based

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Lisa Woodruff of Turner & Townsend discusses transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world 

Construction Today

My background is in architecture, and I’ve worked in the construction industry for nearly 30 years, in various roles from architect to project and program manager,” begins Lisa Woodruff, Executive Vice President and North America Head of Real Estate at Turner & Townsend.

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Some Principles of Green Architecture

Natural Building

This includes designing the house for the best orientation to the sun, specifically for windows and solar panels, for maximum heat and light. Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Layouts should also be designed to last to avoid major renovations down the line.

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Pattern language: An exploration of digital printing on architectural glazing

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Pattern language: An exploration of digital printing on architectural glazing 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/07/2024 - 09:47 Glass and Glazing Architectural Glazing has long been an important expressive tool which, when selected and detailed thoughtfully, can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality.