Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

AIA Releases New Sustainable Project Documents

August 5, 2020

New documents streamline sustainable design and construction process.

HLW Welcomes New Director of Sustainability and Wellness

July 24, 2020

Jonce Walker will reinforce the firm's pledge to scaling sustainability initiatives, leveraging a lauded, multidisciplinary background.

USGBC Announces 2020 European Leadership Award Recipients

July 10, 2020

Watch and see how five companies are advancing sustainable, healthy and resilient buildings, cities and communities.

CASE STUDY: Atlas Roofing and University of Kansas Students Create Sustainable Homes

June 23, 2020

Atlas partnered with the KU School of Architecture & Design and the nonprofit Studio 804 to help graduate students design and build a sustainable home for a final project.

Design of Innovation Campus Centers on Sustainability

June 22, 2020

The first academic building for Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus in Alexandria features a design centered on the principles of sustainability, health and wellness, green and social spaces, accessibility, connectivity, flexibility and integrated technology

Verdict of Not Guilty for Salzburg Courthouse When It Comes to Sustainability

June 11, 2020

The building type of the law courts dates from the second half of the 19th century. At the time, such buildings were supposed to reflect the state's power.

DuPont Announces Third Licensee of BLUEDGE™ Polymeric Flame-Retardant Technology

May 29, 2020

Shandong Sunris New Materials Co., LTD., Shandong, China, as its third licensee partner for BLUEDGE™ Polymeric Flame-Retardant Technology.

Simpson Strong-Tie Sponsors Virtual Building Safety Month

April 20, 2020

As a Week 3 Theme Co-Sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie is encouraging the industry and the general public to learn more about the roles that resiliency, sustainability and innovation play in making buildings safer and stronger.

Green Badger Announces New Guide to Sustainable Products

March 30, 2020

LEED certification software expert aims to help general contractors comply with standards.

CEU: The Architect’s Guide to Specifying Sustainable Single-Ply Roofing Membranes: NSF/ANSI 347

The first sustainable certification for single-ply roofing membrane materials includes points for design, recycling, durability, and more

Kathy Price-Robinson

March 25, 2020

The purpose of this article is to explain the significance of the first sustainable certification assessment for single-ply roofing membrane materials, and discuss how a manufacturer earns a certification for a Compliant, Silver, Gold, or Platinum rating.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design.