Sentences with phrase «sustainable building standards»

We care about our communities, and these services let us offer our clients cost savings and efficiencies while following environmentally sustainable building standards.

This was the warning an expert at this year's Construct Canada conference offered industry experts during his presentation on sustainable building standards in Canada.

It is the first school in the Midwest designed according to the sustainable building standard of the Passive House Institute of the United States (PHIUS), which was developed in Germany to cut buildings» energy consumption by up to 90 percent and drastically reduce the production of greenhouse gases.

Not exact matches

BREEAM sets the standard for best practices in sustainable building design, construction and operation.

This standard will build upon the best elements of the current SAN and UTZ standards for sustainable agriculture, with insight from a range of stakeholders.

The Palm Oil Innovation Group (POIG) is a collective of progressive palm oil companies and brands together with environmental and social NGOs that are working to build on the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil standards and commitments by both demonstrating innovation to implement RSPO existing standards as well as additional critical issues.

It sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design and has become the measurement used to describe a building's environmental performance.

Built to a LEED platinum standard, the Center is «an operating demonstration project for sustainable design and construction practices,» serving as a prime gathering space for those in the field.

They would build an ecological socialism based on economic democracy — cooperatives, public enterprises, public planning, and markets free of monopoly profiteering and predatory finance — in order to provide a decent standard of living for all on an ecologically sustainable basis.

Tracey was also a prime sponsor of legislation that required new county construction be built to a LEED silver standard, the Neighbor Notification Law regarding pesticide application, the Sustainable Energy Loan Program, and the county's Green Fleet Policy.

Troy, N.Y., - based Ecovative Design is testing the ability of its Greensulate — a sustainable building material made from mushroom fibers, rice hulls and recycled paper — to resist temperature change, stop fire and repel water in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standards.

Buildings that meet enough of the standards can become «WELL Certified», in much the same way that buildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certiBuildings that meet enough of the standards can become «WELL Certified», in much the same way that buildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certibuildings can earn sustainable, eco-friendly certification.

-- The Secretary may not guarantee any eligible mortgage under this section unless the mortgagor has demonstrated, in accordance with such requirements as the Secretary shall establish, the amount of savings attributable to incorporation of the sustainable building elements to be financed with the green portion of the mortgage, as measured by the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsbuilding elements to be financed with the green portion of the mortgage, as measured by the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsBuilding Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsBuilding Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonstration.

The school is also constructed to BREEAM Excellent standards for its sustainable building design, construction and operation.

Wherever Standard Life operates in the world, it is motivated by a sense of responsibility helping to build a long - term sustainable business.

Our lodges are the only genuine round log cabins in Rutland built in April 2008, sourced from sustainable forests, these lodges have been awarded 4 and 5 star gold and are finished to the highest standards.

The RV Amazon Star offers modern facilities including on - board WiFi (limited), yet still retains its expedition charm, having been classically designed and built using locally - sourced, sustainable woods and furnished to a high standard.

As with all of the Conservancy's other park projects, the PX will adhere to the highest LEED and sustainable building and operating standards.

The new relationship will leverage Shimizu's extensive network of sustainable building services clients to further expand the global reach of the International WELL Building Institute's ™ (IWBI ™) WELL Building Standard ™ (WELL), which is the world's first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well building services clients to further expand the global reach of the International WELL Building Institute's ™ (IWBI ™) WELL Building Standard ™ (WELL), which is the world's first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well Building Institute's ™ (IWBI ™) WELL Building Standard ™ (WELL), which is the world's first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well Building Standard ™ (WELL), which is the world's first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well Standard ™ (WELL), which is the world's first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well - being.

In a nutshell, it is an energy - efficient, highly sustainable modular home, which aims to set the standard of low cost, and low impact building in the future.

Sustainable Building Guidelines adopted requiring all new construction and major renovations be completed to U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver or equivalent standards.

With an extensive history of sustainable curriculum and success in educating compassionate and creative students, in 2009 Bertschi School embraced the most stringent sustainability building standard in the world to manifest the school's values through its new science wing.

«HOK is recognized globally as a champion of environmental stewardship through sustainable design, and we are thrilled to partner with them to advance our efforts to achieve broad industry adoption of the WELL Building Standard,» said Delos Founder and CEO Paul Scialla.

-- The term «green building standards» means standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, encourage energy - efficient construction and rehabilitation and the use of renewable energy resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and improve indoor air quality.

-- The Secretary may not guarantee any eligible mortgage under this section unless the mortgagor has demonstrated, in accordance with such requirements as the Secretary shall establish, the amount of savings attributable to incorporation of the sustainable building elements to be financed with the green portion of the mortgage, as measured by the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsbuilding elements to be financed with the green portion of the mortgage, as measured by the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsBuilding Standard for all residential construction developed by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonsBuilding Council, and approved by the American National Standards Institute, as updated and in effect at the time of such demonstration.

The firm sets and meets high standards of sustainable and energy efficient performance, and strives to go beyond LEED to achieve goals such as net - zero energy, Passivhaus, and tenets of the Living Building Challenge.

-- For purposes of this subsection, the term «green building» means, with respect to standards for structures, standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and to improve indoor air quality.

Innovative design, space management, high standards of quality, top of the line materials, creativity and a passion for sustainable building practices, all combine to produce the most extraordinary RPT's in existence.

«We have made great strides towards a sustainable built environment, but we still need to advance the industry to make sustainable design the de facto standard for all construction projects,» says Helene Combs Dreiling, president of American Institute of Architects.

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System ™ was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council as a voluntary, consensus - based national standard for high - performance, sustainable bBuilding Rating System ™ was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council as a voluntary, consensus - based national standard for high - performance, sustainable bBuilding Council as a voluntary, consensus - based national standard for high - performance, sustainable buildingbuilding.

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«These standards will also spark the innovation we need to build the next generation of power plants, helping grow a more sustainable clean - energy economy.»

In Alabama, Governor Robert Bentley signed Executive Order 39 on April 11, 2013, stating, «any new or expanded state building that incorporates «green building standards must give certification credits equally to forest products grown, manufactured, and certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, the American Tree Farm System, and the Forest Stewardship Council...»

Sustainable Energy Ireland's House of Tomorrow grant aid scheme has been successful in driving up standards in Irish residential building.

Actual build cost # 1,022 per sqm excluding preliminaries, externals and fees Passive house certification: Certified Space heating demand (PHPP): 14 kWh / m2 / yr Heat load (PHPP): 9 W / m2 Primary energy demand (PHPP): 108 kWh / m2 / yr Environmental assessment method: Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 Other standards & awards: The houses also deliver against the Homes and Communities Agency's housing quality indicators, while complying with the Joseph Rowntree Lifetime Homes standard and achieving 14 points under CABE's Building for Life standard.

It is being built to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system standard, which is an internationally accepted rating system and benchmark for evaluating and certifying sustainable sites.

Since starting in 1988, Holden has built the association by focussing on the development of an infrastructure, production capacity and standards for sustainable farming of organic food.About 4,000 farms and businesses adhere to its strict criteria and 44,000 products carry its symbol.

All our products are designed and built by skilled craftsmen to the most exacting standards, using sustainable materials and practices.

to reflect comprehensive guidance for the pursuit of design and building standards throughout the Department of Defense that specifically address energy - and water - efficient standards and sustainable design attributes for military construction based on the cost - benefit analysis, return on investment, total ownership costs, and demonstrated payback of the design standards specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of paragraph (2); and

The program sets the standard for sustainable design and construction in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, so through certification, the Passive House in the Woods will be documented as a leader in green building.

We weren't at all surprised that the project which sets the world's highest ecological standard for building thoughtful, sustainable architecture, reigned supreme in this search for solutions to make our world a better place.

And yes, some of them are built to the highest sustainable standards.

The building itself has been renovated to a high ecological, sustainable standard, including limecrete and recycled wood flooring, recycled furnishings (the counter is made of woven rubber bicycle tires) and greywater lavatory.

The experience in Hong Kong with green building, and standards developed on the island providing a framework for China seems to make more sustainable sense than importing rating systems from other continents.

By putting a Clean Fuels Standard in place in Washington and Oregon, helping to build a viable advanced fuels market in the Northwest, and supporting international efforts to build a sustainable advanced fuels supply chain, we aim to achieve significant reduction in carbon emissions due to transportation fuels.

Able to build strong, sustainable relationships with internal and external individuals, and local businesses, and effectively work under high - pressure situations while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Known for building strong, sustainable relationships with internal and external individuals, the community, and perform effectively under high - pressure situations while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

→ Able to effectively and efficiently manage all event operations that achieve planned goals for integrity, revenue, increased profits, while maintaining company standards for guest satisfaction, quality assurance, and building strong and sustainable relationships through multimedia communications.

«Our services provide real employment, sustainable economy, improved educational standards and in doing so build stronger Aboriginal individuals, families and Communities for now and just as importantly into the future.»

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)- Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.