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California becomes first U.S. state to mandate embodied carbon reduction measures

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state to establish general code standards mandating the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in large commercial and school buildings. The decision, recently announced by the California Building Standards Commission, encompasses commercial buildings exceeding 100,000 square feet and school projects over 50,000 square feet.

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Ways To Safely Hazardous Materials Transportation

The Architecture Designs

So, let’s go through what dangerous products and hazmat materials are and how transportation firms may appropriately manage these items and materials. Chemical restrictions apply to the transportation of dangerous products and hazardous materials. How To Transport Hazardous Substances?

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How to Streamline Commercial Waste Disposal Costs: Expert Tips for Reducing Expenses

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Commercial waste disposal is an essential aspect of running a business. One of the first steps in streamlining commercial waste disposal costs is to conduct a waste audit. Understanding Commercial Waste Disposal source: pinterest.com Commercial waste disposal refers to the management and removal of waste generated by businesses.

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Parking Reform

SW Oregon Architect

20-04 in March of 2020, which directed all state agencies to take actions to reduce and regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregon’s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022.

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NASA and Lockheed Martin unveil "quiet supersonic" jet

Deezen

The companies hope that the research and technologies developed for the X-59 may be used to inform future designs of commercial supersonic aircraft. This would cut commercial flight times to half of what they are today, transforming travel for people around the world."

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Biophilia 2.0: Fantastical New Buildings Fusing Form and Foliage

Architizer

Biophilic design is a toolkit that can help reduce carbon emissions, as well as proposing natural solutions for improving air quality, regulating ventilation, temperature and noise and managing stormwater. A waterfall cascades down from the third floor, the meditative rush transporting commuters beyond the humdrum of the nine-to-five.

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Towers instead of Pavilions: An entirely different Inner Harbor

Community Architect Daily

The design breaks the current 50' height limit by a factor of 6 or more and introduces residential use to zoning regulations that allow only public and commercial uses. Either way, one would hope that the plan will get a thorough review regarding design and regulations. plan of Ayer Saint Gross of 2013.