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Study Shows More Home Builders Adopting Green Building Practices, Products

The Pro Builder

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

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Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most?

The Pro Builder

Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most? The findings indicate that of the practices in those categories, the most widely used is energy efficiency (91% of home builders), followed by efforts to conserve water (52%) and to create healthier indoor living environments (49%).

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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Corpus Christi Mall Maintains Green Initiatives in Daily Operations

CCR Magazine

April is Earth Month, with April 22 designated as Earth Day, but at La Palmera, green initiatives are standard operation 365 days a year. Green Building Council in 2011, said La Palmera General Manager Amanda Sanchez. Low-energy lighting and more efficient Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning cuts energy use by 35%.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Upgrading to energy-efficient motors can result in substantial energy savings.

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Silicon Valley’s mass timber ‘Verdant Sanctuary’ aims to live up to its name

Construction Specifier

A new mass timber office building in Silicon Valley, named Verdant Sanctuary, was recently approved for construction. The new building extends a legacy of advancements and will be adjacent to 607 Hansen Way, Stanford Research Park’s first building.

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GenesisCare Campbelltown: Advancing Sustainable Healthcare

OmTrak

Their $52 million project, set to open in 2024, isn’t just a healthcare facility; it’s a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to a greener future. As part of a new green healthcare precinct, the Campbelltown project is striving for an impressive 6-Star Green Star Rating.