Category: #environment
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Atlanta Ranks 2nd for LEED Silver Office Space Share
Sustainability is now central to commercial real estate, no longer just a value-add. With tight credit markets, the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient, green buildings have made them an economic necessity — offering strong environmental, financial, and social returns in today’s post-pandemic market. So, to identify the best primary and secondary U.S. markets for green workspaces, we…
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Fräsch Launches Vibe Tile: New Sustainable Ceiling Option
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Fräsch, a Catalyst Acoustics Group brand specializing in innovative acoustical design and sustainable solutions, has expanded its popular VIBE line with the introduction of VIBE TILE. This drop-in ceiling solution is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate Felt (P.E.T.) and is pre-cut to fit into common T-Grid ceiling systems to quickly and easily refresh commercial interiors. Offered in 36 vibrant…
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ASHRAE Backs ‘Cool Skills’ for 2025 World Refrigeration Day
ASHRAE is proud to join organizations, governments, and industry leaders around the world in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 2025 (WRD 2025) on June 26. This year’s theme, “Cool Skills,” highlights the essential competencies and training required to support sustainable, efficient cooling systems that are vital to health, comfort, and modern infrastructure. World Refrigeration Day is an international…
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Sola Salons Plans Texas Expansion in Major Markets
Following a remarkable first quarter of growth, leading salon suites franchise Sola Salons is building on its momentum, targeting further growth throughout Texas. With Dallas already developed and select areas of Houston and Austin showing strong performance, Sola is strategically targeting additional territories across the major metropolitan areas and beyond. “There’s a lot of opportunity…
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METALCON Highlights Fire-Resilient Building Solutions
Whether or not you believe the number of disastrous weather events are increasing or worsening, you must acknowledge the importance of improving building methods with weather events in mind. From heavy rains and winds in the southeast, heavy snow in the north and wildfires bolstered by heavy winds, Mother Nature has taken a toll on…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…
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Some of the Top Ways to Improve Indoor Environmental Quality
Creating healthier indoor environments has become a top priority in modern construction and building design, particularly as developers and building managers look to improve the well-being, productivity, and comfort of occupants. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a comprehensive concept that encompasses air quality, acoustics, thermal conditions, and lighting—factors that significantly influence how people feel and…
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Guardian Glass Launches Accredited Vacuum Insulated Glass Course
Guardian Glass now offers an accredited vacuum insulated glass course for on-site or live, virtual meeting learning. This comprehensive course, titled “Vacuum Insulated Glass: Advancing Thermal Performance and Design of Glazing Units”, is an in-depth exploration of vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units and their unique advantages over traditional, architectural insulated glass units (IGUs). Participants will gain valuable…
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Living in Estepona What it is Like to Live There
In today’s world, you can choose to settle in virtually any environment — by the sea, in the mountains, or on vast plains. For those who love warm weather and a coastal setting, Spain stands out, especially among expats who value Mediterranean charm. Living in Estepona, a city on the Costa del Sol, appeals to…