In this episode, we interview Meg Calkins, Department Head and Professor of Landscape Architecture at North Carolina Statue University (NCSU) to discuss the synchronization of sustainable design and materials in landscape architecture.
This blog post was written by Raina Harrell, CaraGreen’s Southeast Sales Manager. When “green building” first became trendy in the US, the focus was on declaring which materials were best for environmental health and wellness. Responsibly harvested wood products were…
Let the Classroom Come to You As the world, and our industry grapples with this difficult time, we are increasingly finding more and more events, conferences, and educational sessions canceled indefinitely. For architects and designers, this can mean missing an…
In this episode, we will discuss sustainability in the built environment.
I like the idea of modular construction. Building blocks mass-produced in a facility and assembled together like the copious Lego semi-finished assemblies that clutter my children’s dressers, floors, and desks. Complete rooms or floors of offices, hotels or homes,…
This episode will discuss the misconceptions in green building.
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In this episode, we will talk about how wood is making a comeback in the design space.
This episode will cover ways to implement sustainable design practices in schools and the benefits that it can have.
Reports are coming out about slowed construction starts and new home sales dropping. Are you paying attention? Are you protecting your business? Or are you shrugging it off and saying it is just a temporary correction?
In this second episode, we will be discussing the benefits of biophilic design- does it really help? This episode is the last in a two-part series on the topic.
In this first episode we will be discussing biophilic design – what it is, how to implement it, and why. This episode is the first in a two-part series on the topic.
The biggest change to come to the building industry in a long time is putting people first. Traditional construction mentality has been “How do we achieve the owner’s goals while also meeting the budget and putting more money in my pocket?” The new way of thinking is “How do I make sure the occupants have a pleasant experience in this space?”