Sustainable building

SBT Alliance Announces Santa Ana Wins Innovation Award for Decreasing Energy Consumption

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Articles, Energy conservation, Technology, Sustainable building, Ambient intelligence, Digital technology, Internet of things, Green retrofit

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Santa Ana wins this year's Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award for driving greater energy efficiency through smarter IoT-enabled technologies.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Santa Ana wins this year's Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award for driving greater energy efficiency through smarter IoT-enabled technologies.
  • In partnership with Smarter Building Technologies Alliance (SBT), The New Buildings Institute (NBI), and TRC, this state-of-the-art deep energy retrofit and retro-commissioning project is estimated to curb energy consumption by 88% and decrease 55,0000 kilowatt-hours annually from its HVAC systems.
  • This project was funded by the California Energy Commission and was also part of the NBI "Leading in LA" initiative.
  • The Smart Energy Decisions Innovation Award recognizes outstanding work in support of the dramatic transformation taking place in today's electric power markets.

Albemarle Demonstrates Green Building Leadership with LEED Gold Certification

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Construction, Energy in the United States, Building engineering, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainable building, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, U.S. Green Building Council, Green building, Green

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today it has been awarded a LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its headquarters expansion project in Charlotte, N.C.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today it has been awarded a LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its headquarters expansion project in Charlotte, N.C.
  • The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building program is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence.
  • Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points for various green building strategies across several categories.
  • This is the second time Albemarle has earned LEED Gold status on a project.

Global Energy Efficient Window Market to 2024 - Drivers, Challenges & Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Retail, Home Goods, Articles, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Energy, Energy economics, Nature, Environmental design, Sustainable building, Physical security information management, Efficient energy use

The global energy-efficient windows market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 9% from 2019 to 2024.

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  • The global energy-efficient windows market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 9% from 2019 to 2024.
  • Some of the of the features of Global Energy-efficient Windows Market 2019-2024: Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Analysis include:
    Market size estimates: Global energy-efficient windows market size estimation in terms of value ($M) shipment.
  • Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions for energy-efficient windows in the global energy-efficient windows market.
  • Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for, energy-efficient windows in the global energy-efficient windows market.

Cuvée Systems, Inc.® Breaks Through with IP68 Compact LED Driver and Unique System Level COB + Driver Warranty

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Consumer electronics, Articles, Luminus, Construction, Warranty, Cob, IP Code, Sustainable building

Cuve Systems announced its second compact driver family, the DR8 Series of IP68 rated LED drivers.

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  • Cuve Systems announced its second compact driver family, the DR8 Series of IP68 rated LED drivers.
  • Available immediately, the DR8 Series waterproof LED Drivers are designed for permanent submersion in water as deep as thirteen feet.
  • In conjunction with the release of the DR8 Series, Cuve and Luminus, a leading COB manufacturer and supplier, are announcing a unique combined 5-Year Warranty that covers both the COB and LED Driver when used together.
  • For more information about Cuve Systems, its DR8 Series Compact Waterproof LED Drivers and the new combined 5-Year Warranty with Luminus, please visit our web site, https://www.luminus.com/resource/warranty-info .

Global Residential Solar Energy Storage Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc. and Enphase Energy Inc. | Technavio

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Alternative energy, Energy, Articles, Energy, Nature, Solar energy in California, Energy conversion, Sustainable building, Low-energy building, Enphase Energy, Solar energy, Photovoltaic system, Renewable energy commercialization, Photovoltaics

In addition, the increasing spends on green construction and zero energy homes are anticipated to boost the growth of the residential solar energy storage market.

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  • In addition, the increasing spends on green construction and zero energy homes are anticipated to boost the growth of the residential solar energy storage market.
  • Major Five Residential Solar Energy Storage Market Companies:
    East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc. operates the business under various segments such as Transportation, Motive power, Reserve power, and Wire, cable, and battery accessories.
  • Enphase Energy Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and provides solar energy storage solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry segment.
  • Residential Solar Energy Storage Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2024)
    Residential Solar Energy Storage Market Geographic Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2024)

Caverion to Equip Premium Property "VolTair" With Sustainable Building Technology in Berlin, Germany

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Articles, Energy, Nature, Low-energy building, Sustainable building, Energy conservation, Environmental design, Energy in the United States, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Heat recovery ventilation, Turkish Engine Center

HELSINKI, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caverion has won a contract for Total Technical Solutions for the new office and commercial property "VolTair" in Berlin, Germany.

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  • HELSINKI, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caverion has won a contract for Total Technical Solutions for the new office and commercial property "VolTair" in Berlin, Germany.
  • The building complex has already received pre-certification according to the LEED Gold sustainability standard and is aimed to also meet the WiredScore Gold certification upon completion.
  • To achieve this goal, Caverion is installing, among others, energy-saving LED lighting, presence detectors and, in the office areas, ventilation systems with energy-efficient heat recovery.
  • Work by Caverion will start in June 2020 and is expected to be completed at the end of 2021.

Energy Efficient Window Markets to 2024 - Rising Demand for Green Buildings, Rise in Popularity of HVAC Applications, Stringent Government Regulations, Rise in Construction Activities

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Articles, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy policy, Building engineering, Sustainable building, Building biology, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Energy industry, Efficient energy use, Energy audit

The major growth drivers for this market are rising demand for green buildings, trend toward improving energy efficiency, rise in popularity of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, stringent government regulations, and rise in construction activities.

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  • The major growth drivers for this market are rising demand for green buildings, trend toward improving energy efficiency, rise in popularity of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications, stringent government regulations, and rise in construction activities.
  • The study includes the energy-efficient windows market size and forecast for the global energy-efficient windows market through 2024, segmented by glazing type, component, application, end use, and region.
  • Growth opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different applications and regions for energy-efficient windows in the global energy-efficient windows market.
  • Strategic analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for, energy-efficient windows in the global energy-efficient windows market.

Sarah Barnard Celebrates Over Ten Years of LEED Accreditation

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Energy in the United States, Building engineering, Construction, Sustainable building, Environment of the United States, Environmental design, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Articles, Nature, LEED Professional Exams, Green Business Certification Inc.

LEED certified buildings and homes provide lasting benefits for users, the surrounding community, project stakeholders, and the environment at large.

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  • LEED certified buildings and homes provide lasting benefits for users, the surrounding community, project stakeholders, and the environment at large.
  • LEED buildings yield lower operating costs and higher resale values and lease-up rates for property owners.
  • Sarah Barnard is an interior designer, WELL AP , and Legacy LEED AP who recently celebrated the 13th anniversary of earning her LEED credentials.
  • The LEED and WELL programs are complementary and receiving accreditation with both has informed Barnard's holistic approach to healthy, sustainable design.

Manufacturers in the Building Insulation Materials Market are Drifting towards Eco-Friendly Materials; Regulations Favoring Sustainability to Drive Growth Says Persistence Market Research

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Insulators, Building materials, Thermodynamics, Sustainable building, Transport phenomena, Construction, Asbestos, Thermal protection, Building insulation, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Insulation

Building energy codes and regulatory standards further encourage energy efficiency in building insulation materials.

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  • Building energy codes and regulatory standards further encourage energy efficiency in building insulation materials.
  • Using sustainable building insulation materials made from recycled raw materials is one of the key growth strategies adopted by them to stay at the forefront in the market.
  • Major players profiled in the global building insulation materials market areSaint Gobain SA, Johns Manville Corporation, Owens Corning Inc., Rockwool International A/S, Kingspan Group Plc.
  • The report further provides information on the latest trends in the market that are influencing the overarching growth of the building insulation materials market.

Tiny Homes Market 2020-2024 | Product Innovation Leading to Portfolio Extensions to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Sustainable building, Simple living, Tiny house movement, Benchmarking, Marketplace, Tiny, Market research

Our tiny homes market report covers the following areas:

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  • Our tiny homes market report covers the following areas:
    This study identifies environmentally efficient tiny homes as one of the prime reasons driving the tiny homes market growth during the next few years.
  • We provide a detailed analysis of around 25 vendors operating in the tiny homes market, including some of the vendors such as Skyline Champion Corp., Tiny Heirloom, Tiny Home Builders, Tiny SMART House Inc. and Tumbleweed Tiny House Co.
  • Backed with competitive intelligence and benchmarking, our research reports on the tiny homes market are designed to provide entry support, customer profile and M&As as well as go-to-market strategy support.
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