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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Some cities like Boston, Portland, and Seattle are requiring developers to mitigate their building’s impact on the region’s storm water system. This is a huge indicator of the feasibility of a green roof. Hardiness zones also determine feasibility of different plant species. . What is the load bearing capacity?

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

BD+C

BR+A Consulting Engineers, and Code Red Consultants, there are feasible, cost-effective strategies for building mass timber labs that align with industry standards. The market-ready prototyp[es consider an urban sigte in one of Boston's leading life sciences clusters. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

Four MINTs now operate in Boston, Fresno, KC, and Tulsa. National Zoning Atlas | Ithaca, New York The National Zoning Atlas is a collaborative of researchers digitizing, demystifying, & democratizing about 30,000 U.S. zoning codes through a first-of-its-kind user-friendly online resource. Category Innovators

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

Boston , New York , and San Francisco , are considering ways to improve the financial incentives, change zoning policies and expedite plan reviews, but developers should get a full-service team assembled to take a hard look at a conversion before they get started. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Bridging the Future of Construction: A Spotlight on 6 Young Changemakers 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I decided to create a submission for this challenge because I felt inspired to get out of my comfort zone and try something new. I carefully considered the location, feasibility, and purpose based on my community's needs, serving as an example in the process. What inspired you to enter the design challenge?

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Projects with investments exceeding $17 million USD must submit a feasibility study to gain approval. The BOI has divided Thailand into three zones each with a different incentive package to accelerate development in disadvantaged regions. Thailand also offers the second lowest corporate income tax rate, behind Singapore, in Asia.

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don't think: Do Revit: Autodesk Blogger Day: Revit Server

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There are some limitations since it is Version 1, but for the first time I can truly say we have feasible, solution sourced from Autodesk that allows our different offices to collaborate together on projects. Its raining in Boston. Revit Zone. ▼ September. (9). 2011 Subscription Advantage Packs Live. CEA Tools Diagram.

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