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Why Investment in Sustainable Water Supplies is Becoming Critical

24 May 2023Innovyze, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Water/WastewaterCarol Dunn

businesses and communities are investing in new, sustainable forms of water supply to ensure safe drinking water, as well as…

Why Our Sudden Appetite for Mass Timber is Helping Construction

23 May 2023AEC, Construction, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

On a continent that is 50% forested, as North America is, an appetite for mass timber construction not only makes…

How Sustainable Building Policy is Evolving

26 April 2023AEC, Architecture, Architecture and Engineering, Construction, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

The green/sustainable building movement has continued to grow, crossing generations, disciplines and borders around the world.

4 Things You Should Know About Sustainable Architecture on Earth Day

13 April 2023Architecture, Graitec, innovation, Non classé, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

Architecture is a symbiotic relationship between culture and nature; sustainable architecture achieves better balance when human beings are included in…

A.I.’s Link Between Data and Sustainability

16 March 2023Architecture and Engineering, Computational Design, Connected Construction, Construction, Digital Transformation, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

Data is key to making informed decisions about sustainability. Data management is a key portion of the strategy to reach…

Sustainable Living Development: One River North in Denver

2 February 2023Architecture and Engineering, Connected Construction, Construction, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

One River North Residences building was designed to connect people to nature and blend the natural world into the urban…

Sustainability: 4 Energy-Saving Earth-Sheltered Houses

21 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Electrical, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

earth-sheltered structures require less energy to heat or cool, with temperatures remaining around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit year round

Recent Washington, DC Commercial Project Incorporated Mass Timber

15 December 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

Mass timber is considered to have a low carbon “footprint” compared to more traditional building materials, making it sustainable.

How Architects See the Future of BIM, Sustainability and Tech

30 November 2022Architecture and Engineering, Connected Construction, Digital Transformation, Revit, SustainabilityCarol Dunn

Through the use of 3D models, BIM promotes better communication with clients, and architects have more control over design.

4 Amazing Sustainable Construction Materials In Use Today

6 October 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

research has stepped up in recent years to find ways to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the building industry

VIDEO: Green Roofs, Blue Roofs and a Sustainable Water Future

14 September 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Water/WastewaterCarol Dunn

As pressure from planning departments progressively focuses on sustainable design, the use of blue and green roofs is increasing.

Sustainable Design in Action

20 July 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

In the AEC industry, it can be argued that the design stage is the most instrumental when it comes to…

LEGO to Invest $2B in New Green Factories

20 June 2022Construction, Manufacturing, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The LEGO Group has announced plans to build two new factories at $1+ billion each, and both are designed to…

How Construction is Becoming More Sustainable

26 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, Digital Transformation, Electrical, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Despite the many challenges that face construction companies, there has been widespread adoption of sustainable practices around the world.

How BIM Helps Design Stakeholders with Sustainability

17 May 2022Architecture and Engineering, BIM 360, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, MEP, Plumbing, Revit, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

Using BIM processes, all design stakeholders can benefit from sustainability in every phase of a project - design to build…

3 Ways Architects Can Influence Carbon Emissions in Construction

27 April 2022Architecture and Engineering, Construction, MEP, Sustainability, UncategorizedCarol Dunn

The sustainability movement promotes reducing carbon emissions. Here are 3 ways architects can influence carbon emissions in construction.

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