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Smith & Fong expands palmwood floor offering

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We have worked hard to develop a strong supply of high-quality palm from our sources in India,” said Dan Smith, owner. Durapalm, which is manufactured in both India and China, can contribute to USGBC LEED ® credit for low-emitting materials, according to the company.

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USGBC announces 2023 LEED Homes Awards winners

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Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2023 LEED Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and home builders that have demonstrated leadership in the residential green building marketplace. Each winner pursued and successfully achieved LEED certification, the world’s most widely adopted green rating system.

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Residential Deconstruction versus Demolition | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

Despite the fact that we are going to seek LEED for Homes certification for our project (where deconstruction is preferable to demolition), there are benefits to every residential home owner who is planning on building a new house on a site where a house currently exists. Material was then transferred to Habitat’s ReStore in Tampa.

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Introducing the CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

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i teach history of architecture and theory of archi in various institutes in india. im from india. im planning to take the LEED Green Associate exam. just something i relate to very closely. im a non practicing architect and interior designer. dodging the hectic 9-5 desk job. anyway that apart. i will value your advice.

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