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ASHRAE, AIA join forces to improve sustainability

Areas of potential collaboration include general advocacy, research, technical committee coordination, joint conferences and meetings, young professionals’ development, training and education programs, publication distribution, community service and diversity and inclusion.

May 28, 2019

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ASHRAE, Atlanta, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, D.C., signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship.

Danfoss, Penn State University publish report on building resilience, sustainability

According to the report, the forms of the resilience challenge are potentially diverse.

January 15, 2019

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Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., published a report exploring the path to building resilience.

Survey: More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months

Organizations identify greenhouse gas footprint reduction, energy cost savings, energy security and enhanced reputation as key drivers of investment.

November 15, 2018

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Johnson Controls, Milwaukee, Wis., unveiled the findings from its 2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey, revealing that U.S. organizations are planning to increase investments in smart building measures, including building controls and building systems integration at a greater rate than more traditional energy efficiency measures.

USGBC, BRE Group partner to promote green construction

USGBC and BRE will highlight the role that buildings can play in improving environmental, economic and health outcomes and positively impact the quality of life.

November 14, 2018

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., and the BRE Group (BRE), UK, announced a partnership that will promote the expertise of both organizations and harness their combined industry insights to deliver a new industry approach to green building performance, solutions and benchmarking.

Sirna & Sons Produce installs innovative, sustainable building elements

The design team relied on Metl-Span's insulated metal wall panels for the building envelope.

August 17, 2017

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The family-owned company targeted a multi-faceted expansion of its headquarters and distribution facility in Ravenna, Ohio.

Qimarox expands HQs

The renovation incorporated more sustainable features throughout the workspaces, showroom, etc.

August 11, 2017

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Qimarox expanded its Germany-based headquarters, nearly doubling the number of workplaces and incorporating more sustainable features such as energy efficient lighting.

Top 10 countries for LEED green building

China tops the list, as demand for sustainable buildings outside of United States continues to drive LEED certification and green construction.

December 14, 2016

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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., announced the Top 10 countries for LEED.

Why high-speed doors rise to the needs of high-ceiling warehouses

Michael Watkins

August 23, 2016

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To keep construction and energy costs more manageable, distribution centers are building taller.

PermaCold, DarkSky Technologies partner to provide energy-saving solutions in cold storage facilities

The model aims to result in significant and long-term reductions in power consumption, negative environmental impacts and toxic materials.

June 22, 2016

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PermaCold Engineering, Inc., a Portland, Ore.-based refrigeration design-build firm, and DarkSky Technologies, an LED solutions provider based in Portland, Ore., announced a formal partnership that will combine expertise in their respective fields to develop and build new custom-designed and retrofitted cold storage and food processing facilities.