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8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design

UK Construction Blog

The post 8 Essential Techniques for Green and Energy-Efficient Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Passive House Performance Standards A “Passive House” refers to a highly energy-efficient building that minimizes energy consumption through the use of passive design strategies.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning

UK Construction Blog

The post Lodge Building: A Comprehensive Guide to Construction, Design, and Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Lodge building has evolved from simple estate structures to versatile, modern constructions serving diverse purposes across residential, commercial, and recreational sectors. What is Lodge Building?

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Gateway to the past: State-of-the-art facility showcases prehistoric wonders

Construction Specifier

Our first step was a passive energy reduction strategy, starting from the concept design phase. We conducted extensive shoebox energy modeling in collaboration with Ennead Architects to determine the optimal site placement for the project. Stephen Curtis (SC): We strategically used mass timber in localized areas of the museum.

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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. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

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PassivHaus Casa AYA in Uruguay

Natural Building

Locally sourced timber and blown cellulose insulation were used for the roof. The floor, wall, and roof details were designed to create a continuous, thermal bridge-free envelope. A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery was installed, ensuring air renewal every 3 hours without losing heat.

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Major works complete, terminal unveiled at Western Sydney International Airport

Roads Online

With major construction works now finished the focus will now shift to system testing and preparing the site for passengers and freight. Initial design concepts for the project were completed by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects. kilometre runway.