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Product Sustainability Framework responds to "growing demand" for sustainability information

Deezen

Retailer Finnish Design Shop has launched a tool to individually assess and rate the sustainability of more than 20,000 design products featured on its online store. The tool assesses five main categories: social responsibility, eco-friendly production, climate impact, sustainable materials, and circular design.

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A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint To Net-Zero

Westeck News

Reducing emissions without a plan for workers leaves workers and industries with unanswered questions. The post A Sustainable Jobs Blueprint To Net-Zero appeared first on Westeck Windows and Doors. As each window and door is built to order, our customer have the freedom to design and create a product that is unique and personal.

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Sustainability

Westeck News

Content courtesy of FGIA – Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance Sustainability The fenestration industry continues to grow and strives for buildings that are both environmentally-friendly and energy efficient. The post Sustainability appeared first on Westeck Windows and Doors.

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Lack of information on carbon emissions challenges construction industry

BD+C

Less than 1% of new building projects are assessed to determine their carbon footprint, according to a new report by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. The report cites a lack of information on embodied emissions as a key barrier.

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Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design?

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Roundtable: Can technology aid sustainable improvements in design? Image credit: Zennio SH: So at what point do you all start looking for sustainable solutions or alternatives for each of your projects? There needs to be a reason for everything.

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Coming Fast: A Driver of Industry Change

SW Oregon Architect

I recently happened to read two especially thought-provoking pieces online about the future of BIM (Building Information Modeling). He posits the future of BIM will not be BIM at all but rather a new technology— Building Information Optimization.

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Design trend predictions for 2024 include rush for sustainable accreditation

Deezen

His predictions for what we will see when it comes to design next year range from the rise of material intelligence to the rush for sustainable accreditation. Fifty shades of sustainable For several years now, overuse of the word 'sustainable' across all areas of society has reached the point where its very meaning has become opaque.