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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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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