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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The ordinance is modeled after similar laws enacted in the California municipalities of Lancaster, Sebastopol, and Santa Monica, and the City of San Francisco. Such is arguably more progressive than mandating rooftop solar only, but still makes matters of energy a priority.

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Solar Panels Mandated for Muscle Beach and.

Green Building Law Update

Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017. times the square footage of the building footprint. times the square footage of the building footprint.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Where is Most Construction Happening in the California: 2024 Overview

Building Radar

San Francisco’s Sustainable Housing Initiatives San Francisco is prioritizing sustainable housing projects to address its ongoing housing crisis sustainable housing solutions. The focus is on developing affordable, energy-efficient residential buildings that align with California’s climate goals.

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Solar Panels Mandated for Muscle Beach and.

Green Building Law Update

Santa Monica joins the California cities of Lancaster and Sebastopol which started requiring rooftop solar installations in 2013, and San Francisco which similar law , for building under 10 stories tall, takes effect January 1, 2017. times the square footage of the building footprint. times the square footage of the building footprint.

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The Evolution of Multifamily: Residential Innovation to Transform the Market

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With the increase in soft costs to development (which are the 2nd highest in the nation in San Francisco), shortage in skilled labor, and drawn out permitting process, the building industry is wondering what’s going to have to give to make progress on the looming challenge of solving the housing crisis.

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2012 LEED for Homes Award recipients announced

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Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of the 2012 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and homebuilders that have demonstrated leadership in the residential green building marketplace. The awards will be presented during the Residential Summit reception on Thursday, Nov. read more.