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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

“Historically, spec buildings have been risky, but in a market environment like we are in now, where there is a race to get goods to people faster and to manufacture more things, the flexibility of the spec space becomes an asset, not a liability.”

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How to Remove Snow Without Ruining the Environment

Dwell

Americans use an estimated 15 to 32 million metric tons of road salts per year. All of this builds up over time and persists in the environment, posing a threat to both ecosystems and human health, according to Columbia University. However, because of that salt, they have been shown to be detrimental to soil, waterways, and vegetation.

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AR Marlon Blackwell Architects creates "brightly lit and unconventional" school with Kawneer's sun control solutions

Deezen

Promotion: AR Marlon Blackwell Architects used wall glazing systems by architectural manufacturer Kawneer to create a learning environment that aims to benefit the wellbeing of students at a school in Arkansas. The impact of these solar shading systems is clearly demonstrated with the brand's Solector Sun Shading Estimator tool.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

Deezen

The Texas Capitol Complex was designed by Page Southerland Page Phase 1 – which is estimated as a $600 million investment – opened in 2022. It improves the built environment of the city and offers useful amenities that allow the public and state agencies to interact in a shared area located in the heart of Austin."

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What’s So Luxurious About Luxury Vinyl Tile, Part II: How LVT Supply Chains Are “Built on Repression”

Architizer

HML is changing the future of the built environment by creating resources for designers, architects, teachers, and students to make healthier places for all people to live. The seven PVC manufacturers in the XUAR produce 10% of the world’s PVC. The XUAR government estimates that it has deployed these programs 2.6 as possible.

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Vestre launches "world's first" furniture made from fossil-free steel

Deezen

Vestre , which aims to be recognized as the world's most sustainable furniture company, says it is the first furniture manufacturer in the world to use the fossil-free steel. An outdoor bench for public environments must also withstand a lot of wear and tear," Olbers said. "We

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What’s So Luxurious About Luxury Vinyl Tile, Part I: The Dirty Secret Behind a DIYer’s Dream Material

Architizer

HML is changing the future of the built environment by creating resources for designers, architects, teachers, and students to make healthier places for all people to live. Carbon Emissions from producing PVC are underestimated by between 8% and 180% in Manufacturer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). What’s in a Name?