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.
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LEED Zero: 4 Ways to Add Net Zero to Your LEED Certification
The launch of LEED Zero lets project teams add a net-zero designation to their LEED certification. Here’s what it takes to earn LEED Zero.
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Gateway Arch Museum Gets LEED Gold
With unique design features including a 99 percent vegetated roof, the newly expanded Gateway Arch Museum’s creative approach to sustainability has been recognized with LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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The RELi Standard and the Future of Resilient Design
Doug Pierce, director of Perkins+Wills Resilience Research Lab, discusses the Building Resilience Standard RELi, with BUILDINGS' senior staff writer Janelle Penny.
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Help For Your Building’s Energy Profile
Buildings are quickly becoming dynamic energy hubs. Make sure you work with your utility company to discuss rates, incentive programs and accessing more data to better understand your energy profile.
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5 Trends in HVAC that are Improving Efficiency
From geothermal systems to building integration, consider these trends to cut your energy costs.
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Year in Review for BUILDINGS Readers
Giving facilities managers and building owners news to help you do your jobs easier, faster, better and more informed is the priority at BUILDINGS media.
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Smartflower Provides Clean Energy (interiors+sources)
The smartflower looks and moves like an actual flower, with petals that open and follow the sun during daylight hours. The petals close at night and during inclement weather. This allows it to maximize and retain the solar energy, while still protecting it from damage and residue buildup.
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5 Things to Know About the New Green Code
The 2018 International Green Construction Code includes important updates that will impact any jurisdiction where it’s adopted. Here are 5 of the most important changes.