Tag: Sustainable Technologies
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Sustainable Design Doesn’t Need to Cost More
By Ashley Langenfeld, PE, GGF, LEED AP BD+C, WELL APAssociate Vice President | Director of Sustainability, Hoefer Welker The notion that sustainable design inherently means higher costs is a widespread misconception within the building industry. This myth often stems from an oversimplified view of sustainability, treating it as a one-dimensional aspect or, worse, an afterthought.…
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New Research Shows Dangerous Wildfire Smoke Particulates are Poorly Removed by Most HVAC Filters
By Sissi Liu and Tanya Shirman, Ph.D. This past summer, wildfire smoke covered large parts of the U.S. and Canada, including areas thousands of miles from the fires themselves. Recall: on June 7, 2023, the second day of that city’s wildfire smoke emergency, New York City had an Air Quality Index rating of 342, making it…
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The Many Benefits of Green Building Certification
Most players in commercial and multifamily real estate are well aware of the rising significance of building sustainability and decarbonization. Green building certifications have been growing in popularity since their introduction in the ‘90s but, beyond the intrinsic value of environmental stewardship, completing a green building certification offers a wide range of benefits for building…
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All is Bright (with LEDs) this Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner.
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All is Bright (with LEDs) this Holiday Season
Ready or not, the holiday season is right around the corner.