June 17 – CleanTechnica – Dallas, Texas implemented mandatory minimum green building regulations on October 1st in an aggressive effort to cut citywide power and water consumption en route to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. The regulations are the final step in a five-year implementation of the Dallas Green Building Construction Ordinance, cover [...]
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How designer hotels became the new luxury must-have
Spears Why just wear a designer brand when you can eat, drink and sleep it? From LVMH to Armani, luxury labels are moving — with mixed success — into the hotel business.
Read More …Green building wall moves to filter indoor air
Sourceable Researchers have created a public-scale prototype of a mobile green wall designed to harness the power of plants to clean the air inside the building. The prototype was created by researchers from the School of Architecture at Rensselear Polytechnic Institute at the Institute’s Center of Architecture Science and Ecology in New York City.
Read More …Hotels embrace the campus nearby
The New York Times Hotels near college campuses are gearing up to attract graduation weekend crowds, just as they compete throughout the year to attract visiting high-school families, graduates attending reunions and parents dropping off freshmen. Large chains are increasingly joining established independent hotels by tailoring their decorations and amenities to the college calendar.
Read More …Prepare your trees for summer storm season
By Jeannea Jones Preparing for summer storms is not always easy as the weather can be unpredictable. Cleanup from summer storms can also equate to increased overtime, so it is important that grounds professionals be as proactive as possible when it comes to weather changes and preparation. According to recent surveys, more than 1 million [...]
Read More …ASHRAE continues work on Legionellosis standard
Plumbing Engineer Nearly 40 years after Legionnaires’ Disease first gained public attention, the disease remains common throughout the world. Recent cases include outbreaks in Australia, Canada and the United States. As a result, ASHRAE continues work on what would be the first set of standardized requirements specific to the building industry for management of the [...]
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