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SABMag 57 - Fall 2017

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CEU Article

Universal Design as Social Sustainability Universal design is for everyone. Informed by the preferences of as many people as possible, rather than retroactively adapting spaces for those who face barriers to access, universal design is an optimized, conceptual approach to development. But for universal design to flourish and spread, it

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UBC Engineering Student Centre

Compact LEED Gold building celebrates structure The University of British Columbia Engineering Student Centre [ESC] is a home away from home for the students, a place to meet, collaborate, and build a community. The vision was to create an iconic building that celebrates the science and art of engineering, while

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Steelcase Worklife Showroom

Walks the sustainability talk Global furniture manufacturer Steelcase has developed a broad sustainability program with economic, social and environmental targets. A special steering committee provides direction on achieving these targets, which include a commitment to a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas and VOC emissions, water use and waste by the

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First Avenue Residence

High efficiency, comtemporary style rejuvenate established Montreal neighbourhood In order to provide durable, long-term architectural solutions that are adapted to their context, our firm, Microclimat, brings together the required design and construction expertise under one roof. Inspired by the design/build process, we believe that expertise in construction enables us to

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Viewpoint: An LCA Pioneer

An LCA Pioneer: The whole story A pioneer in bringing life cycle assessment [LCA] to the North American construction sector, the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute celebrates a 20th anniversary this year. By VANESSA SALAZAR

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