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Quebéc City eco-district 70-unit apartment employs green roof, structural thermal breaks

Quebéc City eco-district 70-unit apartment employs green roof, structural thermal breaks

Posted by | Sep 25, 2020 | 0 |

Un Toit Vert (“Green Roof”) is a 70-unit, six-story residential apartment building being built in the Écoquartier D’Estimauville of Québec City — an “eco-district” dedicated to sustainability. The innovative building offers affordable housing, underground parking, a sun-splashed courtyard, and a flora-filled rooftop. The residence acquired its name for two reasons: The ‘green’ rooftop features plants, landscaping and other greenery, while the entire structure is being built to ‘green’ standards, explains says Frédéric Allard, Vice President of Québec City-based Constructions Richard Arsenault and general contractor at Un Toit Vert. The builders are aiming for LEED Multifamily Midrise and Quebec’s Novoclimat certification.

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AIA releases latest 2030 Commitment results

AIA releases latest 2030 Commitment results

Posted by | Sep 24, 2020 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today that architects and engineers participating in the AIA’s 2030 Commitment are reporting the greatest reduction in predicted energy use (pEUI) in the program’s 10-year history. The report—2030 by the Numbers: The 2019 Summary of the AIA 2030 Commitment—amalgamates predicted energy use data in buildings from 311 companies participating in the 2030 Commitment and analyzes design phase data from more than 20,300 projects.

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Sasaki opens new Denver office

Sasaki opens new Denver office

Posted by | Sep 24, 2020 | 0 |

Sasaki announced the opening of a dedicated office in Denver, Colorado to better serve clients throughout the Western United States and Canada. “Sasaki has been working in the West since the 1960s — from creating the University of Colorado at Boulder Campus Master Plan to the Denver Game Plan for Parks and Recreation to projects for the University of Wyoming and the NineRails Creative District in Utah,” said Sasaki CEO and Principal James Miner. “This work has served to reinforce our commitment to growing our presence in the West, and we look forward to putting down roots in Denver.”

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Sherwin-Williams unveils Urbane Bronze as 2021 color of the Year

Sherwin-Williams unveils Urbane Bronze as 2021 color of the Year

Posted by | Sep 23, 2020 | 0 |

Sherwin-Williams announces its 2021 Color of the Year: Urbane Bronze SW 7048. “Urbane Bronze is just one more way to bring in nature through design and is a great color to accentuate window trim, columns and accent walls in commercial spaces,” said Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “It works well with other elements of biophilic design, including large, light-filled spaces and indoor greenery.”

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LafargeHolcim in the U.S. rebrands blended cement portfolio, calls on engineering community to adopt solutions that lower carbon emissions

Posted by | Sep 23, 2020 | 0 |

LafargeHolcim family of companies in the U.S. has rebranded its portfolio of blended cements and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) as the Envirocore™ Series. LafargeHolcim is calling on architects, engineers, contractors and ready-mix producers to adopt more sustainable products in order to lower the industry’s carbon footprint.

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Announcing the 2021 FGIA Virtual Annual Conference

Posted by | Sep 23, 2020 | 0 |

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) will hold its 2021 Annual Conference virtually due to the continued health concerns around the spread of COVID-19. This event, previously scheduled to be held at Omni Plantation in Amelia Island, Florida, will be hosted on Zoom for the convenience of participants. The event dates remain largely unchanged with the conference taking place Tuesday, February 23 through Thursday, February 25.

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Johns Manville breaks ground on new polyiso production plant in Texas

Posted by | Sep 23, 2020 | 0 |

Johns Manville (JM) broke ground this month on a new production plant in Hillsboro, Texas. The plant, which is projected to be completed by mid-2022, will manufacture polyiso products including ENRGY 3® roof insulation, ProtectoR® HD high density cover board, AP® Foil Faced Foam sheathing and GoBoard® tile backer.

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Northwestern’s DeWitt Family Science Center coated in Fluropon

Northwestern’s DeWitt Family Science Center coated in Fluropon

Posted by | Sep 22, 2020 | 0 |

Northwestern’s DeWitt Family Science Center is an eco-friendly and state-of-the-art 61,000 square-foot facility which creates a grand entrance to the campus of Northwestern College. Northwestern College utilized CMBA Architects, the Architect of Record, and HGA, acting as Design Architect, to bring the Dewitt Family Science Center to fruition. The building is brought to life with Americlad Quality Metalcrafts LLC’s AC-4000 flat lock panels. The panels were coated in three custom hues of Sherwin-Williams® Coil Coatings Fluropon® 70% PVDF coil coating.

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International WELL Building Institute formally launches WELL v2

International WELL Building Institute formally launches WELL v2

Posted by | Sep 22, 2020 | 0 |

Following two years of extensive development, in-use application and review, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) last week formally launched the latest version of the WELL Building Standard – WELL v2. WELL v2 is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that contribute to improved human health and well-being. It includes a set of strategies that aim to enhance human health through design interventions, operational protocols and policies and a commitment to fostering a culture of health and well-being.

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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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