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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials. They know how to include green building ideas, energy-saving technology, and eco-friendly materials in every project. This leads to saving energy over time.

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Leers Weinzapfel’s Forest Service Museum Begins Construction

CCR Magazine

Following a September 12 groundbreaking, Leers Weinzapfel’s Conservation Legacy Center for the non-profit National Museum of Forest Service History in Missoula, Montana is now under construction. The project’s purpose is to educate the public about the history and ongoing conservation work of the United States Forest Service (USFS).

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high levels of energy efficiency. These features helped the building achieve superior energy efficiency and contributed to its Passive House certification.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

Mass timber is quickly becoming a solution as the number of public institutions and private developers pledging to attain net-zero carbon emissions increases. With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials.

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Trane & NIU Launch Energy Program for Sustainable Future”

CCR Magazine

Trane by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, announces that energy-saving infrastructure upgrades are underway at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) campus in DeKalb, Ill. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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The Environmental Impact of Untreated Slab Leaks

UK Construction Blog

Higher Energy Consumption Water leaks often produce inefficiencies for heating and cooling systems. To illustrate, for example, there are instances whereby hot water escapes, making them work harder or consume more energy.This not only increases utility bills but also contributes to a larger carbon footprint.

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Tenant Engagement to Achieve Decarbonization Part 2: People-Focused Tenant Engagement Strategies

Stok

By engaging tenants in the decarbonization journey, landlords can: Guide energy consumption reduction : Depending on the building type, the building’s occupants can control up to 80% of energy use in a commercial building. Tenant engagement in decarbonization efforts is pivotal.