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Minoro, an online platform to help accelerate the decarbonization of buildings, was recently launched by architecture firm Grimshaw, in collaboration with more than 20 supporting organizations including World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), RIBA, Architecture 2030, the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and several national Green Building Councils from across the globe.
Changes affecting how construction projects in New York City are permitted will have significant impacts for contractors. On Dec. 11, the definition of a major building in the city’s code will change from 10 stories to seven, or 75 feet. The change will affect thousands more projects.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) adopted a new rule with new accessibility guidelines for federal buildings. The rule establishes that pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.
Four companies (Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, JLL, and Prologis) are working with the International Living Future Institute to support development of new versions of Zero Carbon Certification.
The aim is to offset the impact on housing costs and homelessness by tech companies.
Alys Beach’s in-house GC builds to standards set by the FORTIFIED program.
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission launched a new, enhanced version of its interactive map, Discover NYC Landmarks.
Vacuum dust collection, water-delivery systems, and respirators will be required.
Hord Caplan Macht the latest to join the club by submitting its offices for certification under Fitwel’s program.
The aim of the standard was to ‘not stifle innovation.’
The new building code prevents any structure with more than three stories from being built from a CLT frame.
A study found temperatures in the low 70s reduce worker performance.
The standard is touted as a cost-effective alternative to LEED.
A joint ASHRAE/ACCA proposal seeks comments from industry professionals.
