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The future of sustainable and affordable housing

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Global warming is one of the main reasons why sustainable housing is ideal for future construction. Sustainable homes do not only help the environment by reducing the overall environmental impact during and after construction, but it contributes towards many social and economic benefits. Construction Material.

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Tommy Linstroth Automates LEED Efforts at Green Badger

Construction Business Owner

Tommy Linstroth Automates LEED Efforts at Green Badger ccapoccia Fri, 03/01/2024 - 18:33 Tommy Linstroth started his career in real estate development with a company that committed to sustainable building practices.

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Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable

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Affordable Housing That LEEDs in Being Green and Sustainable. Profiles of three outstanding affordable housing projects recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council in its LEED Homes Awards. The Arroyo LEED Platinum Affordable Housing. is a 100% affordable housing project for families. Advertisement.

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Why are green buildings important?

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The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. Today’s green buildings still use concrete but in a more considered and sparing format.

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Are 3D-printed buildings the future of sustainable construction?

Lets Build

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re green.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?

Green Building Law Update

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. The photograph above from a popular tea house in Dingboche, Nepal depicts that LEED type notions of interior water use reduction (e.g.,

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