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Why do we demolish buildings instead of deconstructing them for re-use?

...to enact a deconstruction ordinance, and Reiff expects to deconstruct about 40 homes there in its first year. In Portland, Oregon, which preceded Milwaukee in requiring some deconstruction, about 80...

Posted On 14 Oct 2018

, By Frank

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Redefining Life: Climate Change’s Impact on Human Existence

...future. If major metropolitan areas are to survive rising temperatures, city planners will need to embrace sustainable design changes: Improved utility management; Funding green construction projects; Implementing sustainable...

Posted On 04 Jun 2024

, By Frank Came

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How Will Ozone Layer Depletion Influence Future Energy Needs

...industry emissions and green construction. Today, homes and commercial buildings made with sustainable materials are more capable of withstanding atmospheric changes. For example, double or triple-pane windows offer temperature...

Posted On 26 Aug 2024

, By Frank Came

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Millennials Choose to Rent Instead of Buy: What’s the Environmental Impact?

...less room per square foot. That is particularly true in urban areas, where high-rise construction allows builders to create multiple private residences using a comparatively small area of land. And...

Posted On 14 Jun 2018

, By Frank

Rising temperatures cut economic output

...affect the health and productivity of workers in agriculture, transport, construction, manufacturing and tourism across Europe. Green aspect “When we talk about climate change, the focus is often on the...

Posted On 04 Sep 2017

, By Frank

Overlooked flood risks put many in danger

...for private homes into two categories: flood defences built in during construction, and measures taken retrospectively to keep the water out. Austria did best in building flood-resistant properties in risky...

Posted On 27 Aug 2017

, By Frank

Marine hotspots raise eastern US sea levels

...see construction along the East Coast. That’s the worst place to build anything. We need to understand that the ocean is coming” The new study grew from the discovery that...

Posted On 12 Aug 2017

, By Frank

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Can the Circular Economy Improve Infrastructure’s Sustainability Problem?

...practice. Construction companies can source recycled wood and concrete, or even switch from natural timber to composite options for the framework. Automotive manufacturers can create cars with recycled steel and...

Posted On 26 Feb 2019

, By Frank

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