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EnergyWISE Clubs Inspire Student-Led Energy Audits
EnergyWISE (Wisdom is Saving Energy and the Environment) clubs educate students and the community about energy efficiency and reduce school energy use. Here’s how facilities managers can get involved.
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How This Mixed-Use Building Gained Sustainablity Certifications
The Stantec Tower is the tallest structure of its kind in western Canada. The mixed-use building is officially open for business and has already achieved several sustainability certifications.
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A Symphony of Light for this Music Building
The University of Iowa’s new Voxman Music Building incorporates lighting fixtures and designs that allow students and staff to optimize musical harmony.
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Top 5 Uses for Eucalyptus Wood
What is Eucalyptus Wood?
With natural forests disappearing at a rate of some 36 million acres each year, exploring sustainable construction products is smart. Eucalyptus Wood is also known as Eucalyptus Hardwood is harvested from a family of fast-growing tropical shrubs and trees. It’s gorgeous, environmentally friendly, easy to work with and incredibly practical. It’s also less expensive than traditional hardwoods like mahogany, hickory, and cherry woods. You’re sure to discover numerous uses for eucalyptus wood once you see the many benefits. Here are a few ideas on the uses of eucalyptus wood to get you started.
Eucalyptus Wood Uses
1. Eucalyptus Fencing
On a trip to a zoo or park, did you find your eyes drawn to an appealingly rustic fence crafted from smooth, characteristic poles in shades of tan, green and brown? It was likely made from eucalyptus poles. Durable, sturdy and easy to install, eucalyptus fencing is available in pre-fabricated panels and rolls. The variety of sizes and styles of eucalyptus poles makes finding the perfect fence for your application simple.Additional Reading: Eucalyptus Fencing to Fit Any Budget
2. Shade Structures
Many commercial properties create a shady spot for guests to retreat. Constructing shade structures is one of the top eucalyptus wood uses. Eucalyptus poles come in diameters ranging from 1 inch to 10 inches, so they can serve as support posts and rafters. Eucalyptus trellis can make a visually delightful roof for a pergola or an outdoor dining area. Alternately, poles can be used for the roof to deliver the desired spacing and look.3. Paneling
If you want to create a relaxed atmosphere without being boring, paneling made from eucalyptus timber is a great option. Eucalyptus sands to a semi-polished surface and takes stain evenly, so it can fit in with a wide range of design schemes. It also withstands denting and tension without chipping or splitting. That means that it’s ideal for high-traffic areas in commercial or public spaces where bumps and bangs are common.4. Millwork
Much like accessories can elevate an outfit, millwork offers a finishing touch that can take a space to the next level. In addition to its strength and aesthetic appeal, eucalyptus has excellent machining and turning properties. It’s a great choice for moldings, handrails and the banisters that line staircases or ramps.5. Support Beams
Eucalyptus is durable, strong and sustainable. It is classified as a hardwood and can be used as structural support beams for buildings and many other outdoor structures. Eucalyptus timber is a long-lasting choice for an outdoor structure; especially, if you want to protect the environment.All of the eucalyptus products amaZulu offers are arsenic-free and pressure-treated which avoids corrosion of hardware and reduces the cost of ownership. They can be pre-fire retarded and impregnated at the time of pressure treatment to make a safer product. The treatment will not wash off.
Additional Eucalyptus Wood Uses:
- Sourcing Eucalyptus Materials for your Zoo’s Fences, Shelters, and Enclosures
- Eucalyptus Timber: A Sustainable and Versatile Building Material
- A Growing Interest in Eucalyptus Hardwood
- Eucalyptus Myths Debunked
At amaZulu Inc., we love finding solutions. If you’re eager to explore potential uses for eucalyptus wood in your next construction project, reach out to us. We understand every project is unique. Let us help you customize a solution that will be environmentally friendly and durable for years to come. Contact amaZulu Inc. today at 877 243-5309
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Where to Start When Your Building is Ready for Solar Energy
A recent survey revealed that 80 percent of businesses across the globe believe they will be generating a quarter of the energy they need on-site by 2025. This trend is driven by the growing need facility managers and building owners have to ensure more resilient operations and greater control of their energy in the face of rising energy rates, more complicated energy billing structures and the increased frequency of power outages.
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Join Major Cities & Companies to Tackle the Climate Emergency
New York City and Los Angeles plan to implement sweeping emissions-cutting policies. Companies across the globe are adopting more sustainable practices. See what they’re doing, and why you should take note.
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GridOptimal Initiative Changes Power Grid Interaction
GridOptimal, a new initiative aimed at creating better “grid citizens,” is developing metrics to analyze how buildings interact with the power grid.
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LEED Zero: New Designation for Net Zero
Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED, speaks with Janelle Penny about how project teams pursuing LEED certification for buildings now have a new option: LEED Zero. Learn more about this designation, including the requirements behind it and how it can benefit your building.
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CIA WORLD – Construction and Infra Award for SIERRA ODC
SIERRA ODC Private Limited has been awarded as the WINNER under the category Emerging Green Building Project in the CIA WORLD – Construction and Infra Awards 2019.
The 4th Edition of CIA World Builders and Infra Awards by EPIC MEDIA was held at Grand Hyatt, Mumbai. The award felicitates and honours the Best Developers and Best Projects from the Real Estate Sector. The aim of CIA WORLD Builders and Infra Awards is to recognize, encourage and motivate Builders and Infra companies. This award is given to the outstanding builders for their projects and best infra companies for their innovative projects, new technology and for the businesses that demonstrate excellence in the built environment.
The winners are chosen by jury members based on the parameters and documents which were received under the nominated category. Chief Guests for the Ceremony included Honourable Shri Vijay Shivtare, Minister Water Conservation, Government of Maharashtra, and Honourable Shri Sanjay Potnis, MLA, Government of Maharashtra. Panelists, Members from various organisations and Industry stalwarts took part in the Award ceremony. The Award was received by Mr Arun Ananthakumar, our Project Manager.
