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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. What is Passive House?

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

BD+C

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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Construction Operations: Field and Office Silos

Carol Hagen

Construction Technology has managed to move faster in the last 5 years than in the past 100 with innovation in Operations, communications and collaboration leading the way. This is particularly noticeable between preconstruction to operations and finance, and from field to office. Construction Silo Solution. Mobility and Partnerships.

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School Board Business Officers Better Serve Facilities Requirements with Innovative Tool Kit

Job Order Contracting

Here are just a few of the innovative and exclusive features of the 4BT OpenJOC Solution (TM). Owners, contractors, and oversite groups all use the same common data environment, forms, procedures, timelines, and technology: • Appropriate views and privileges assure everyone is speaking the same language. Instant access to data.

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CFMA 2013 Annual Conference: What’s In It for Me?

Carol Hagen

Much like coffee shops that jumpstart creativity and innovation, the conference offers many of the same benefits. To quote Fast Company in their article “ Why you should work from a coffee shop, even when you have an office “, A change of environment stimulates creativity.

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Abandoned Office Buildings Could Offer an Affordable Housing Solution

Pro Builder

Abandoned Office Buildings Could Offer an Affordable Housing Solution. In a damaged business environment post-pandemic, metro office spaces are left abandoned, but options for redevelopment could offer an innovative solution for affordable residential housing. Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:15. Mixed-Use Development.

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Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022

Pro Builder

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. The home office is also getting a revamp with a focus on strategic lighting, noise control, and privacy as more professionals make the switch from office to living space. Creating a conducive home office environment is critical. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 10:16.