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gb&d is Now Accepting Nominees for the Most Powerful Women in Sustainability

Posted by | Jun 15, 2018 | 0 |

​gb&d ​magazine is now accepting nominations for the ​Fifth Annual Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA)​. Now more than ever, conversations around leadership in sustainability are of utmost importance. At a time when some aim to downplay the need for green, ​gb&d ​is thrilled to offer a way to showcase and congratulate those doing sustainability’s best championing as part of the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. WSLA is gb&d’s top annual accolade, recognizing the most powerful women making a difference in the world through sustainability.

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Sustainable Designs at Three Freehold Communities Are Finalists in 2018 Gold Nugget Awards

Sustainable Designs at Three Freehold Communities Are Finalists in 2018 Gold Nugget Awards

Posted by | Jun 15, 2018 | 0 |

Freehold Communities, has received five Awards of Merit (the top vote recipients) by 2018 Gold Nugget Awards for three masterplans that include major sustainable components. PCBC’s Gold Nugget Awards are presented annually to innovators in design, planning and development. The competition is open to builders, developers, architects, and land planners with communities and projects across the United States and internationally.

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Architects stand ready to respond during hurricane season

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | 0 |

Since 1972, AIA’s Disaster Assistance Program has provided volunteer and professional services to communities—both nationally and internationally—before and after disasters. As part of the program, AIA trains architects to assess the habitability of structures impacted by a disaster. AIA responds to disasters when the need overwhelms authorities having jurisdiction and they request AIA’s assistance. By inviting architects to assist local authorities, those affected can return to their homes and businesses more efficiently to begin the recovery process. Additionally, architects assist with other building and planning mitigation efforts.

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Architects around the world convene in New York for the AIA Conference on Architecture

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | 0 |

The AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 (A’18) is developed specifically for architects and will bring AIA’s Blueprint for Better campaign to life. Attendees will participate in cutting-edge education sessions that will provide insights into designing a smarter, safer and healthier built environment. Additionally, A’18 will offer more than 750 programs including, approximately 365 educational sessions, 185 events, 225 tours and almost 800 design exhibits.

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Guardian Vacuum IG™ Will Debut to Architects and Designers at AIA

Guardian Vacuum IG™ Will Debut to Architects and Designers at AIA

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | 0 |

Using a vacuum between two panes of glass that prevents heat from escaping to the outside, Guardian Vacuum IG is glass that insulates like a wall. The product provides transformative thermal insulation with an R-value of up to 12 for 8-mm thickness, compared to single pane glass at R-1. Because Guardian Vacuum IG uses tempered glass, the product is suitable for use in commercial buildings.

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GBCI Celebrates Eight Parksmart Certified Projects at the 2018 International Parking Institute Conference and Expo

Posted by | Jun 14, 2018 | 0 |

At the 2018 IPI Conference & Expo, where more than 3,500 parking professionals from 30 countries gather to discuss industry trends and challenges, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) recognized eight parking structures for achieving Parksmart certification. Parksmart is the world’s only rating system designed to advance sustainable mobility through smarter parking structure design and operation.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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