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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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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. For more on how rooftop gardens are being integrated into sustainable architectural designs, keep reading to explore green roofing solutions 1 from different angles.

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Green construction isn’t new anymore. These certifications highlight the growing demand from building owners to go green, but also the interest of municipalities and industry associations in encouraging this type of building. Economic Benefits of Green Building. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction.

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Some Principles of Green Architecture

Natural Building

Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. Tight Building Envelope A home’s building envelope is a critical part of green architecture. Include Green Technology Consider Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, radiant flooring, and geothermal heating and cooling systems when building a home.

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

BD+C

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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Achieving green building goals with architectural metal coating systems

Construction Specifier

Architects and specifiers increasingly seek options for architectural metal coatings combining sustainability, durability, and a wide variety of colors. Green building benchmark programs. In 2020, the market for green building materials in the U.S. The world is expected to add 230,400 km 2 (2.48 was estimated at $64.6

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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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