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AGC releases decarbonization playbook to help assess, track, reduce GHG emissions

The Associated General Contractors of America released a new, first-of-its-kind, decarbonization playbook designed to help firms assess, track, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on projects. The AGC Playbook on Decarbonization and Carbon Reporting in the Construction Industry is part of the association’s efforts to make sure construction firms play a leading role in crafting carbon-reduction measures for the industry.

Mass Timber

Bjarke Ingels Group designs a mass timber cube structure for the University of Kansas

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and executive architect BNIM have unveiled their design for a new mass timber cube structure called the Makers’ KUbe for the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design. A six-story, 50,000-sf building for learning and collaboration, the light-filled KUbe will house studio and teaching space, 3D-printing and robotic labs, and a ground-level cafe, all organized around a central core.

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Office space within the ASID Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Codes and Standards | Aug 3, 2017

ASID headquarters is first space in the world to earn both LEED and WELL Platinum Certification

Washington, D.C. office is showcase for top levels of the two standards.

Rendering of Nieuw Bergen rising above existing buildings in the area
Mixed-Use | Aug 3, 2017

A sustainable mixed-use development springs from a Dutch city center like a green-fringed crystal formation

MVRDV and SDK Vastgoed won a competition to redevelop the inner city area around Deken van Someren Street in Eindhoven.

Looking down onto a rooftop terrace in the city
Sustainability | Jul 31, 2017

Passive House practitioners aim to spread standard beyond single-family homes

Growth has been slow, but enticing larger firms and getting help from local governments could provide a boost.

Inside 911 call center in San Antonio, where employees can relax
Data Centers | Jul 21, 2017

Operational wellness was an objective for a new 911 call center near San Antonio

The Operations Center consolidates activities that previously were being handled at 25 locations. 

Inside the winter pavilion in Carlo Ratti's Garden of the Four Seasons
Green | Jul 18, 2017

Garden of the Four Seasons lets you experience all four seasons at once

Carlo Ratti Associati designed the garden with an innovative net-zero energy climate control system.

Sustainability | Jul 10, 2017

British Columbia receives its first WELL certified workplace courtesy of Perkins + Will

Over 100 wellness features are incorporated into CBRE’s Vancouver office.

Sustainability | Jun 29, 2017

The Dutch ‘Windwheel’ wants to create a new sustainable landmark for Rotterdam

The sustainable structure will be a mixed-use development with a hotel, apartments, and office space.

Hotel Facilities | Jun 29, 2017

Luxury, plant-covered hotel unveiled for site near the River Seine

Kengo Kuma is designing the hotel, which will feature a large garden and a plant-covered façade. 

Sustainability | Jun 28, 2017

Mohawk College will have one of the region’s first net-zero energy institutional buildings

The project’s net-zero goals led to the development of a new curtain wall system.

Hotel Facilities | Jun 28, 2017

This floating hotel in Sweden freezes in place during the winter

The hotel will feature a cold bath and be in a good location for viewing the northern lights.

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