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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.

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Newest Construction Projects in the United States for 2024

Building Radar

This project, located on Manhattan’s West Side, is a mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. The new phase includes additional office towers and luxury residential units, alongside extensive public areas and green spaces.

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Into the palette: Exploring trends in natural stone

Construction Specifier

By Alena Capra Photos by Darryl Nobles/courtesy Alena Capra Designs When it comes to selecting hard surfaces for residential, hospitality, or commercial projects, the longevity of the selections, when it comes to current trends, is a big part of the equation. Prior to current times, designers had only seen green widely used in textiles.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

The beneficial reuse of these materials in concrete contributes to world-class environmental certifications, such as LEED, Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), Green Globes, and Living Building Challenge. This drives the need for harvesting and beneficiating landfilled ash as a replacement.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

This public health crisis is not limited to the Wynwood neighborhood in Miami. The law varies from state to state, but in an analogous situation most jurisdictions can find liability against a residential landlord in the event of a dog bite where there is a ‘no dog’ policy at the premises that is not enforced by that landlord.

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What Color Shutters Go with Red Brick?

CivilJungle

Also Read: Residential Roofing | Which Residential Roof Type Is Best for You | Types of Roofing | Find the Right Roof Type for Your Home Based on Design and Price | A Colonial Home With Black Shutters And Red Brick The combination of red brick and black shutters is timeless. A house with green shutters seems cozy next to a brick one.

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Sign of the Times: The New American Home 2021

Pro Builder

I’m tempted to move in myself because this is walking distance to my office, plus there’s light rail to the airport and plans for a bullet train to Miami within walking distance.”. Energy/Green Consultant: Two Trails , Parrish, Fla. Residential Building Supply. Landscape Design: Redmon Design Co. Orlando, Fla. Plato Woodwork.

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