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The Most Green Building Friendly Zoning Code in the Nation - Baltimore?

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City is poised to adopt a new zoning code that is among the most ''green building friendly'' land use ordinances in the country. A green building friendly zoning ordinance is significant when so many local codes including land use ordinances across the country stand in the way of sustainability efforts.

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First Global Drone Standards Released, Call for Privacy Among Operators

Construction Equipment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a first draft of global standards for drone use. The draft suggests there be no-fly zones around airports and other restricted areas, and requires drone operators to respect privacy. A human intervention fail-safe for all flights…

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First Global Drone Standards Released, Call for Privacy Among Operators

Construction Equipment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a first draft of global standards for drone use. The draft suggests there be no-fly zones around airports and other restricted areas, and requires drone operators to respect privacy. A human intervention fail-safe for all flights…

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Fire-rated counter doors: Balancing safety and aesthetics

Construction Specifier

To prevent dangerous smoke infiltration, some door models include integrated gasketing to control drafts and limit smoke’s ability to pass through the door. Building codes mandate specific fire safety measures, and smoke and draft control are crucial requirements. Compliance with building codes.

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Boston’s Plan to “Be Blue”

PSMJ Resources

Urban farming, which is one example of “being blue”—along with genetically engineered architecture—is set to expand in almost every part of Boston under a new zoning law.

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4 On-the-Boards Projects Offer a Glimpse of Future Housing Designs

Pro Builder

The title refers to a time before computer-aided design, when architects and designers used a pen and pencil to hand-draw on a drafting board. Large, covered patio with multiple entertaining zones. A few of us still use a pencil to create these initial concepts, while others rely solely on software. or a combination of the two.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

When a project manager starts drafting an email, intelligent software suggests the words that finish a sentence — shaving down the time needed to finish the message. For instance, wearables and devices that can track movement could ensure workers avoid restricted zones and don the right safety gear. We tip our hard hats to that.