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In the Pipeline: District Energy and Green Building

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Very common in northern Europe, district energy systems use a network of buried, insulated pipes to distribute centrally produced steam, hot water, or chilled water to heat or cool multiple buildings. These systems can make use of waste heat from power generation (combined heat and power) or renewable fuel sources to help reduce the environmental impacts of buildings and communities.
Resilient Design-Smarter Building for a Turbulent Future

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Resilience is the new green. With decades of green building experience, we are ready to face climate change.
Re-forming the Building Industry: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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People from marginalized communities are shockingly underrepresented in the U.S. building industry. It’s past time to change that.
Equity in Design and Construction: Seven Case Studies

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From an affordable multifamily building to an iconic museum, these projects are designed and built to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion

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Norway First in Zero Carbon Initiatives, Again

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According to a recent U.K. report, Norway's renewable energy usage puts it first in a ranking of countries' zero carbon initiatives. The U.S. ranks 25th.
Study Says Bioplastics Not Necessarily Greener

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Preliminary Study Supports LEED Productivity Benefits

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Workers moving from existing buildings to new LEED-certified buildings were surveyed for before-and-after health and productivity changes.
SPI Green Firm Certification Goes National

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The new SPI "green" certification for design and construction firms-now available nationally-recognizes companies that have the institutional capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality sustainability services and projects.

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