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Julie Buffenbarger, FACI, LEED AP, Lafarge (Part II of a two-part series) Design Selection with Life Cycle Analysis For several decades, researchers interested in the relationship between building materials, construction processes, and their environmental impacts have studied embodied energy in
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Gerobin Carnate, Hawaii DOT Hawaii’s climate is considered ideal for concrete construction due to its mild temperatures and moderate humidity levels year round. Rarely does the temperature rise above 90°F or drop below 65°F at lower elevations. Humidity may vary
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Alexandra Oster, FHWA For the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a sustainable approach to highways means helping decision makers make balanced choices among environmental, economic, and social values—the triple bottom line of sustainability—that will benefit current and future road users. Launched
Emily B. Lorenz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C The following article is a reprint from Aspire Magazine, Spring 2013 Edition. Sustainability Envision,™ a rating system for sustainable infrastructure and developed by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastucture (ISI), was first released for
Julie Buffenbarger, FACI, LEED AP, Lafarge (Part I of a two-part series) The nation’s economy and quality of life require highway and roadway systems that provide a safe, reliable, efficient, and comfortable driving experience. The fact that these structures are