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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Collaboration In FDI: Best Practices, Standardization

Business Facilities

By Brian Gallagher F oreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a critical role in shaping economic resilience. and advance energy-efficient manufacturing practices. So far this year, several leading automakers announced plans to either build plants in the U.S. Energy availability and efficiency. as the top destination for FDI.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

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From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. This evaluation should consider weather patterns, the vulnerabilities of your infrastructure, and proximity to hazards such as flood zones or wildfire-prone areas. This helps you prioritize necessary upgrades and preventive measures.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.