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Residents Rank Fresh-Air Initiatives as the Top Green Feature
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Residents Rank Fresh-Air Initiatives as the Top Green Feature
By Leah Draffen

According to AMLI Residential’s 2024 Sustainable Living Index, 92.6% of residents... More

Tags: Renters, Indoor Air Quality, Resident Life, Multifamily Trends, Multifamily
TCA Architects, Carmel Partners Open VOX at Cumulus in Los Angeles
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TCA Architects, Carmel Partners Open VOX at Cumulus in Los Angeles
By Leah Draffen

The 14-acre mixed-use community offers 901 residences, including apartments and... More

Tags: Facility Openings, Carmel Partners, Transit-Oriented Development, TCA Architects, Multifamily Building
RCP Cos. to Build Net-Zero Multifamily Development in Alabama
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RCP Cos. to Build Net-Zero Multifamily Development in Alabama
By Leah Draffen

The net-zero development will include 328 apartments and 13,582 square feet of... More

Tags: Sustainability, Net-Zero Energy, Energy Positive, Multifamily Building, Sustainable Materials
Pilot Project Uses Mushrooms to Decarbonize Construction Waste
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Pilot Project Uses Mushrooms to Decarbonize Construction Waste
By Leah Draffen

Emphasizing the importance of recycling, reuse, and carbon reduction, Lendlease,... More

Tags: Recycling, Sustainability, waste, Recycled Materials, Construction Waste Recycling
At Living The Noom, Architectural Structure Supports Sustainability and Wellness
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At Living The Noom, Architectural Structure Supports Sustainability and Wellness
By Mary Salmonsen

The buildings' bamboo lattices support vegetation across the entire façade. More

Tags: Sustainability, Sanzpont Arquitectura, Products, Apartments, Green Design
R.D. Olson Construction Breaks Ground on Affordable, Sustainable Housing in South LA
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R.D. Olson Construction Breaks Ground on Affordable, Sustainable Housing in South LA
By Mary Salmonsen

The wood-frame West Terrace community is designed to meet LEED Gold certification. More

Tags: FSY Architects, California, Urban Development, R.D. Olson Construction, LEED Gold
At 855 Brannan, David Baker Architects and Equity Residential Integrate a Neighborhood's Past and Present
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At 855 Brannan, David Baker Architects and Equity Residential Integrate a Neighborhood's Past and Present
By Mary Salmonsen

The building adds extensive pedestrian improvements to a former industrial site in... More

Tags: Design, Industrial Chic, Sustainability, David Baker Architects, Equity Residential
Alliance Residential Renews Focus on Reducing Waste in 2019
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Alliance Residential Renews Focus on Reducing Waste in 2019
By Mary Salmonsen

Kelly Vickers, vice president of corporate social responsibility, shares the finer... More

Tags: Recycling, Education, Alliance Residential, Education Projects, Kelly Vickers
Recycled Plastic Building Products to Save the Planet
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Recycled Plastic Building Products to Save the Planet
By Blaine Brownell

Exploring products that use reclaimed plastics from oceans and landfills as... More

Tags: Recycling, Alternative Materials, Recycled Materials, Salvaged Materials, Building Materials
Letter From Tokyo
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Letter From Tokyo
By John McManus

As a killer storm approaches Japan, lessons about protective building technology. More

Tags: Structure, Sustainability, Business and Management, Construction Waste Recycling, Sustainable Materials
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