Sustainable building

DEWA appoints Ghantoot Group, Moro Hub, Johnson Controls and Microsoft to implement the latest technologies at its new Al Shera'a headquarters

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Articles, Technology, Science and technology, Sustainable architecture, Low-energy building, Environmental design, Sustainable building, Zero-energy building, Internet of things, 0E, Zero energy, Carbon neutrality

Al Shera'a will be the tallest, largest, and smartest government Net Zero Energy Building with net zero carbon emission in the world.

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  • Al Shera'a will be the tallest, largest, and smartest government Net Zero Energy Building with net zero carbon emission in the world.
  • The total energy used in the building during a year will be equal to or less than the energy produced on-site.
  • DEWA adopts the latest disruptive solutions and Fourth Industrial Revolution applications at Al Shera'a.
  • While Ghantoot Group is in charge of the construction work of the building, Moro Hub will support DEWA to implement the latest in IoT, cybersecurity, digital twin technologies, AI, and smart building management solutions from Johnson Controls and Microsoft.

North American Passive House Network and Building Energy Exchange Announce the Launch of New Online Passive House Education Pathway

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Passive house, Passive

NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announce the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all industry stakeholders.

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  • NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announce the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all industry stakeholders.
  • The CPHD is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals working on residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
  • The North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) is an independent national non-profit educational organization affiliated with the International Passive House Association (iPHA) and the Passive House Institute (PHI), located in Darmstadt, Germany.
  • Watch this video: https://youtu.be/fy9nnso306o
    Ken Levenson, North American Passive House Network, +1 (917) 837-8487, [email protected]

River Architects Completes the World's First Passive House Certified Cidery

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Passive house, Cider, Callicoon (CDP), New York, Passive, Food and drink

CALLICOON, N.Y. , June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- River Architects , a Hudson Valley-based architecture firm specializing in sustainability, celebrates the completion of the world's first Passive House Certified cidery Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery in Callicoon, New York.

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  • CALLICOON, N.Y. , June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- River Architects , a Hudson Valley-based architecture firm specializing in sustainability, celebrates the completion of the world's first Passive House Certified cidery Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery in Callicoon, New York.
  • "In keeping with our firm's mission to apply Passive House design principles, the Seminary Hill Cidery is a low energy-use structure.
  • The cidery is the first-of-its-kind in the fermented beverage industry constructed according to the standards of Passive House .
  • The project is certified by the Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) , the largest Passive Building Certification organization in North America.

Nomad Go AI Used by Greystar Real Estate Partners, McKinstry, and Smart Buildings Center To Reduce Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Over 38%

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Articles, Energy, Construction, Building engineering, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Sustainable building, Low-energy building, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Ventilation, Energy conservation

The real estate industry is the single largest contributor to climate change, with approximately 39% of global CO2 emissions.

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  • The real estate industry is the single largest contributor to climate change, with approximately 39% of global CO2 emissions.
  • Instead, Nomad Go's climatetech enables dynamic HVAC control based on live occupancy effectively heating, cooling and ventilating spaces only when they are occupied.
  • Working with customers and leaders in the HVAC industry, Nomad Go has saved energy usage and reduced greenhouse gas emissions in real world deployments.
  • "Smart Buildings Center is committed to making buildings more dynamic, so we are thrilled to see the impact that Nomad Go's AI has had on energy savings, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality inside of buildings, including our own," said Stan Price, Smart Buildings Center.

Honeywell Survey Reveals Healthier Buildings Top the List of Back-to-Work Priorities

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Companies, Economy of the United States, Industry economics), Electronic design, Honeywell, Sustainable building, Healthy building, General Electric

It focuses on COVID-19's impact on building trends and facility managers' priorities now and in the future.

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  • It focuses on COVID-19's impact on building trends and facility managers' priorities now and in the future.
  • The survey results from facility managers in the U.S. underscore five key themes:
    The pandemic will likely have a lasting impact on facility management and operations.
  • Honeywell Healthy Buildings solutions integrate air quality, safety and security technologies along with advanced analytics to improve indoor air quality while meeting energy efficiency goals.
  • The Honeywell survey was conducted by KRC research ( http://www.krcresearch.com/ ) in four markets: United States, Germany, China and Saudi Arabia.

Save the date for the Alfa Laval Capital Markets Day on November 30, 2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Energy, Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Articles, Alfa Laval, Heat recovery ventilation, Interreg

Alfa Laval is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries.

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  • Alfa Laval is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries.
  • Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources.
  • They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions.
  • Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet.

Georgia Power offers energy efficiency programs, tips to help customers as summer officially begins

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Energy, Articles, Sustainable energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Environmental design, Sustainable building, Building engineering, House energy rating, Home energy upgrades from public utilities, Efficient energy use

The company provides information and energy efficiency programs that help give customers the options they need to reduce energy use and save money every day.

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  • The company provides information and energy efficiency programs that help give customers the options they need to reduce energy use and save money every day.
  • Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) The Home Energy Improvement Program (HEIP) helps Georgia Power customers reduce energy use, save on energy costs and improve the indoor air quality and comfort of their homes.
  • Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program The Home Energy Efficiency Assistance Program helps eligible income-qualified customers make free energy efficiency improvements in their single-family home.
  • Georgia Power offers efficiency tips and tools that can help all customers save money and energy throughout the year.

Froth-Pak™ Spray Foam Receives 2021 American Chemistry Council (ACC) Sustainability Leadership Award for Environmental Protection

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Building insulation materials, Building materials, Industrial processes, Thermodynamics, Chemistry, Energy conservation, Spray foam, Sustainable building, Thermal protection, Ozone depletion, DuPont, American Chemistry Council

WILMINGTON, Del., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DuPont's (NYSE: DD) new HFC-free Froth-Pak Spray Foam received the ACC Sustainability Leadership Award in the Environmental Protection category.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --DuPont's (NYSE: DD) new HFC-free Froth-Pak Spray Foam received the ACC Sustainability Leadership Award in the Environmental Protection category.
  • The American Chemistry Council's (ACC) recognizes outstanding company achievements in priority areas highlighted in the ACC's Sustainability strategy.
  • This polyurethane spray foam contains no ozone depleting chemicals or HFCs while elevating the performance attributes professional contractors expect.
  • The American Chemistry Council represents a diverse set of companies in the business of chemistry.

Phase Change Materials Market - Global Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Construction, Articles, Sustainable development, Building, Building engineering, Green building, Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Sustainable urban planning

The "Phase Change Materials Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Phase Change Materials Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The phase change materials market is expected to register a CAGR of around 20% during the forecast period.
  • Leading construction companies are looking to leverage this demand and are incorporating high-quality materials, such as phase change material in its design.
  • Green buildings that include smart features to ensure energy-efficiency, which attracts the highest interest, uses phase change material in its construction.

Super Bowl MVP Quarterback Joe Flacco Partners with Nexii Building Solutions to Open Pennsylvania's First Green Building Manufacturing Plant

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Construction, Building engineering, Sustainable building, Articles, Sustainable development, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Joe Flacco, Green building, Hazleton, Green retrofit

HAZLETON, Pa., June 16, 2021 Nexii Building Solutions Inc. ( Nexii ) today announces a partnership with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Flacco, who will run plays in Nexii's upcoming Hazleton manufacturing plant, set to open mid-summer 2021.

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  • HAZLETON, Pa., June 16, 2021 Nexii Building Solutions Inc. ( Nexii ) today announces a partnership with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Flacco, who will run plays in Nexii's upcoming Hazleton manufacturing plant, set to open mid-summer 2021.
  • "Partnering with Flacco on our Hazleton plant is an exciting opportunity for Nexii," said Stephen Sidwell,CEO of Nexii.
  • Nexii Building Solutions Inc. (Nexii) is a green construction technology company that is committed to building a vibrant future for people and the planet.
  • Nexii is suited for industrial/commercial/institutional, mixed-use, multi-family residential and single-family homes, as well as for the green retrofit market.