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Designing For Climate Change: “Optional” Is No Longer An Option

All Work

We are all familiar with the statistics: Human activities are the main driver of climate change , with building and construction activities accounting for approximately 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This article was written by SmithGroup’s Nancy Kohout and Lisa Denlinger for Work Design Magazine.

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Siemens and Skyway collaborate to develop infrastructure to pave way for Vertiports

Workplace Insight

This includes researching, developing, planning, and being part of the construction and operation of them, with each company bringing its own strength and experience to the effort. Innovation around vertiport infrastructure will be critical to the future scalability of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) flight operations.

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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

Workplace Insight

Volar Bio’s evolution in backcloth construction not only includes certified REPREVE recycled polyester and ECOVERO viscose in the backcloth, but introduces Susterra propanediol bio-based resin. Susterra 1,3 propanediol is a pure, petroleum-free, raw material made from regeneratively farmed U.S. Here are some market highlights.

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5 new workplace trends you must know heading into 2024

Work Life

Meanwhile, in other industries, we’ve seen DEI gains—health, construction, and transportation, to name a few. Like I said, it’s been a tough year for many, but not all. That’s important.

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How To Design Impactful Offices? Prioritize ESG Goals

All Work

A sustainability responsibility matrix, also part of our platform, educates our new hires and seasoned designers on the role they play in promoting health, equity and conservation at each phase of a project — from schematic design through construction administration. The project recently earned LEED v4 Gold certification.

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10 Effective Company Core Values Examples To Take Inspiration From

Vantage Circle

It also incorporates environmental issues like sustainable transportation, renewable energy storage, and climate change mitigation. They want employees to be honest, accountable, open to criticism and feedback, and willing to offer constructive criticism. Their focus is not limited to developing and selling electric cars.

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interviewers who show up late, can’t find parking at my job, and more

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Although I haven’t let it influence my performance in the interview, it’s frustrating since I know they wouldn’t have seen me if I had been late. Two months ago, my university used a large section of the parking lot site to construct housing. I feel it shows a lack of respect for me and my time.