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The Four Core Issues to Tackle for Resilient Design (And the Programs That Can Help)

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As rating systems from LEED to RELi lay out key design steps for resilient design, it’s still up to project teams to bring critical perspective.
Boost Happiness and Save Energy with Adaptive Thermal Comfort

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Adaptive thermal comfort is an emerging practice designed to save energy while keeping occupants more satisfied.
Native Landscaping for Biodiversity

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Removal of invasive plants and support of native plantings are critically important for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Is Using Smart Glass Smart?

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Electrochromic glazing holds the promise of less glare and better energy efficiency with fewer attachments. The reality is much more complicated.

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The Combined Effectiveness of Prefab, Wood, and Passive House

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Recent projects have combined modular prefabrication, wood construction, and Passive House design to address sustainability goals.
Resilient Retrofits for Fires, Floods, and Quakes

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Resilient design is all very well for new construction, but how do we deal with billions of square feet of existing building stock?
Resilience Is Scaling Up

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With more and more cities developing resilience plans, investment in climate adaptation is becoming mainstream.
Post Earthquake, Microgrids Supplied Power to Empty Schools

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Microgrids installed in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria kept power on in ten schools, but doubts about structural integrity stopped class anyway.

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