Requirements regarding multi-family residential dwellings, environmental tobacco smoke, and operation and maintenance, are among the changes to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) newly published indoor air quality (IAQ) standard.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for March was 51.9, which is up from 50.3 in February. ABI reflects consecutive months of increasing demand for design activity at architecture firms; the approximate nine-to 12-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced a new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) pilot alternative compliance path (ACP) it says will “get rid of irresponsibly sourced building materials, such as wood.”
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Winners of the RCI 2016 Document Competition were recognized at the annual luncheon during the 31st RCI International convention and trade show in Orlando last month. The initiative honors members’ excellence in roofing, waterproofing, and exterior wall construction project documentation.
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The American Institute of Architecture’s (AIA’s) Committee on the Environment (COTE) undertook in-depth research on nearly 200 Top Ten Award winners from the past 20 years to examine how the architecture community has evolved in regards to sustainable design practices.
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A proposal for lighting requirements for high-rise dwellings is in the works for an energy standard published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).
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Researchers from the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have invented a stronger thermoplastic made up of 50 percent renewable content.
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The Center for Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), along with 21st Century School Fund and National Council on School Facilities, released a report projecting a shortfall of $46 billion deficit in school funding, despite effort from local communities.
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The Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers of Canada (AWMAC) and the Woodwork Institute (WI) have finalized an agreement to develop a new architectural wood standard for North America.
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The third annual analysis of construction industry employment trends based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover (JOLT) survey found the construction industry continued its post-recession recovery in 2015.
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