Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

U.S. Organizations Launch Smart Surfaces Coalition

September 4, 2018

U.S. cities can cut excess heat days by half, save $700 billion, and create 270,000 new jobs by deploying smart surfaces that reflect away heat and help prevent flooding.

The Future of Airport Architecture

Curtis W. Fentress

September 3, 2018

Increasing demand for travel and global commerce has stimulated the need for airport facilities around the world

Architects Complete Robert Redford Conservancy at Pitzer College

Designed to integrate instruction, research, and outreach on green practices, the Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability is built from a historic landmark.

July 6, 2018

Global architecture, design and branding firm Carrier Johnson + Culture, has announced the completion of a sustainability designed renovation and adaptation of a 1931 former infirmary building on the campus of Pitzer College in Claremont, California.

Arena Meets Aesthetic, Sustainability Goals with Curtainwall

June 25, 2018

The arena's "deconstructed" design features numerous buildings composing the whole sports and entertainment destination, and anchoring a 50-block area

Center Sets High Bar for Sustainability

June 8, 2018

The $162 million building earned LEED Platinum certification and is considered one of the most sustainable hotels in the U.S.

HDR Taps Josh Greenfield to Lead High Performance Design

May 23, 2018

Greenfield will apply his experience in energy consulting and sustainable design to spearhead the firm’s 100 percent energy modeling initiative.

EGI Becomes Fitwel Champion

May 8, 2018

The company has added Fitwel to their already expansive certifications portfolio.

2018 Best of Green Schools Announced

May 7, 2018

Honorees represent impressive environmental efforts in schools across the United States.

Environmental Center Achieves Living Building Challenge

May 2, 2018

Environmental Center is 1st municipal building free and open to the public to be certified in the country; one of only 21 buildings worldwide.

Clinic Achieves LEED Silver Certification

April 25, 2018

The 38,904-square-foot, two-story facility offers a variety of healthcare options for the community

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

On-Demand This presentation will discuss the opportunity, challenges and limitation present when considering acceptance of test data extended to support substitution or modification to an assembly.

The Critical Aspect of Air and Water-Resistant Barriers Within the Building Envelope

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

On-Demand This course explores the critical nature of the air barrier with an emphasis on how a structure interacts with the environment around it. Gain knowledge on the trends in the marketplace, advancements in technology, and the importance of specifying the correct air and water resistive barrier for your project.

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Articles Tagged with ''sustainable design ''

U.S. Organizations Launch Smart Surfaces Coalition

The Future of Airport Architecture

Architects Complete Robert Redford Conservancy at Pitzer College

Arena Meets Aesthetic, Sustainability Goals with Curtainwall

Center Sets High Bar for Sustainability

HDR Taps Josh Greenfield to Lead High Performance Design

EGI Becomes Fitwel Champion

2018 Best of Green Schools Announced

Environmental Center Achieves Living Building Challenge

Clinic Achieves LEED Silver Certification

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