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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. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified.

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

Architect Nathan Good’s clients wanted a home “that would be healthy to live in with a dramatically reduced impact on the environment.”. Towering incense cedar tree trunks, cut from a sustainable forest in Northern California, serve as captivating pillars. Cherrywood was used to make the kitchen island, cabinets and china hutch.

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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob

Natural Building

I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993. After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. Worldwide, construction and operation of buildings generate nearly 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

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Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of Stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

Business Facilities

California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute. Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Where Is Northwestern College of Construction Located?

Building Radar

Northwestern College of Construction is strategically situated in Portland, Oregon, providing easy access to various construction projects and industries in the Pacific Northwest region campus location. By focusing on sustainability, technology, and practical training, NWCOC prepares graduates for successful careers in construction.