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The New York Times Tower is made of 25,000 tons of steel; 95% of which is recycled.

Since the 20th century, steel has been ever-changing the construction industry; bringing remarkable architectural designs to life.  One of the most valued benefits steel has brought to the construction industry is its level of sustainability.  Since the early 1970’s, the North American steel industry has been investing a lot of money into becoming a more sustainable industry.  Half of the world’s stee...

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Green roof technology is becoming very popular as a component for sustainable design.  Also known as a living roof, this new roof construction has achieved much value in LEED and NAHB green certification scoring and is more recently gaining popularity in city ordinances for new construction.  As green roofs in new construction projects increase in popularity it is important to know what a green roof is, the purpose of a green roof, and what is involved in...

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Sustainable construction advantages are based on innovations that correct the defficiencies of traditional building practices.  Here are several reasons why sustainability is in demand.

First off, ¼ of the world’s virgin wood is used for construction.  This, in addition to mining, contributes to deforestation and eventually flooding and siltation.  These processes destroy ecosystems that are home to many plants and animals.

Also, a major issue with standard building construction is its d...

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This website will cover many interesting aspects of sustainable construction practices as new products and technology are implemented into the construction industry.  Follow along as breaking news stories and products are analyzed and reviewed.  This blog was created by Architectural Engineering student John Noriega in order to interact with other professionals in the industry and discuss sustainable construction.  The blog is also made to appeal to America's homeowners as it will discuss the...
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