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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Aubrey Smading and Lionel Lemay Photo courtesy ZGF Architects With four WNBA titles, the Seattle Storm are used to excellence on the court. An NRMCA member supplied the low-carbon concrete required to meet the projects sustainability goals. Exterior shot of the facility as work progresses.

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CEU Article: Designing buildings for real performance

SAB Magazine

The next great leap in the design of sustainable buildings is measuring and reporting the operational building performance. Traditionally design teams have ensured buildings are built as designed but have had limited involvement in the operation of a building.

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Marisol Malibu: Setting a New Standard for Zero Carbon Real Estate

Stok

Brought on early in the project as the Zero Carbon Consultant, Stok led the Zero Carbon Certification effort in full and collaborated closely with the ILFI to create a first-of-its-kind Zero Carbon Ready pathway to achieve the developer’s goals. Sustainable Timber: Timber used on the project was handpicked to ensure sustainability. .

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LEED Dynamic Plaque Coming to a Building Near You

Green Building Law Update

While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. Green Building Council platform. It is a whole lot more than a 7 lb.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Moves into Energy Efficient Office Building

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Seattle District of the U.S. General Services Administration's Design Excellence program to promote sustainability, help communities and advance a clean energy economy. It is expected to merit LEED-Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and an ENERGY STAR score of 100.

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LEED Outstanding Developer of the Year (2020)

Pro Builder

Green Building Council's 2020 LEED Homes Awards include the award for Outstanding Developer for projects that positively impact communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design. markets: Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Chicago; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Seattle; South Florida; and Southern California. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 07:00.

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3 living buildings made by a living practice

BD+C

3 living buildings made by a living practice 0 qpurcell Wed, 09/18/2024 - 13:03 Sustainability Prompting humans to reexamine our relationship to the environment, architecture creates the opportunity for us to physically experience ideas of beauty, performance, and structure through the distinct lens of place.