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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"green building standards"”.
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The Effect of Green Insulation Standards on Moisture Accumulation within Framing of Residential Structures
Green building standards recommend use of a variety of new thermal insulation products. However, durability of wooden framing used in conjunction with new insulation materials has not been thoroughly examined, specifically in reference to interstitial condensation. This research used a single-sided …
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Forest Stewardship Council certification of public forests: five case studies
… This issue is especially pertinent to Colorado green builders who are attempting to acquire structural lumber from sustainably managed forests within a 500 mile (805 km) area of the construction site, as prescribed by US Green Build Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design …
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Understanding the issues of project cost and time in sustainable construction from a general contractor's perspective: case study
The green building market has seen tremendous growth in the past decade. Organizations such as the US Green Building Council have emerged to become a dominant leader in the building industry. Although the green building rating systems are cross-disciplinary, much of the focus has been directed …
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Water Demand Projection Accuracy and Conservation Trends in California Cities
… Efficient Landscape Ordinance and California Green Building Standards. Conservation efforts have evolved from primarily indoor and educational initiatives toward outdoor-focused mandates and rebates. This shift in conservation strategy appears closely linked to the reduction in per capita …
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Designing a Pre-assessment platform to promoting the use of Green Star NZ rating systems at the early stage
The impact of non-green buildings on the climate and the environment has prompted people to investigate green building standards aimed at the implementation of rating tools or certifications. Since then, various green building rating systems have been introduced to the construction industry …