Tag Archives: Sustainability

Library takes a page from LEED’s book

July 29, 2016

Design features incorporated in the Highland Hills library in Dallas, Texas, are allowing it to enjoy lower energy and water costs. The 1812-m2 (19,500-sf) building is one of seven Dallas libraries certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

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A lesson in creating the right ambience for a Utah school

July 15, 2016

Natural lighting, 1200 solar panels, and the use of sustainable materials are some of the design features of a new school in Farmington, Utah. Located in Davis School District, Odyssey Elementary School was also designed to obtain Gold certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

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CTBUH announces 2016 tall building award-winners

July 7, 2016

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winners and finalists of its 2016 Tall Building Awards. A panel of industry experts sorted through 132 submissions to select those who have set a new bar by employing inventive solutions.

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Acoustic ceilings in sustainable buildings

July 4, 2016

When some people consider sustainable buildings, they think of wood from a certified forest, whether carpeting was used, or if harvested rainwater was employed for landscaping. Others may think of energy efficiency, solar panels, and daylighting to reduce electric light usage.

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Steel associations unveil EPDs for fabricated steel

May 20, 2016

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) released environmental product declarations (EPDs) for fabricated hot-rolled steel sections and fabricated steel plates.

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