Washington mass timber library unites divided communities; achieves sustainability

Washington mass timber library unites divided communities; achieves sustainability

A public library in La Conner in Skagit Country, Washington, achieved the goal of uniting two Indian Tribal Communities, while the cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure of the library contributed to the project’s sustainability outcomes.
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Conspectus Cloud: The view is amazing!

This specification tool, Conspectus Cloud, created by specifiers, enhances how you produce documents, not changes it. 
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Policymakers urged to adopt updated energy code for climate resilience

As heat alerts affected nearly 110 million people—a third of the U.S. population across 15 states— the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13, titled “Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency.” The analysis finds the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) can reduce deaths from extreme heat by as much as 80 percent.
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Tampa Convention Center undergoes largest reno in history