How to Apply LEED to Multi-Building Campuses
Achieving LEED certification is an important goal for many property owners and developers. It’s not easy, and many rules are involved that can vary along with the specifications of the…
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What You Need to Know About LEED for Existing Buildings
When you design a building based on LEED principals, you’re starting from scratch, so you’re able to include all the specifics to ensure certification. But what about existing buildings? What…
DetailsApplying LEED Principles to New Construction Buildings
Many developers today are interested in constructing LEED-certified buildings. Green buildings get good PR — always welcome in the development field. Too often developers are seen as greedy or willing…
DetailsThe Benefits of Pursuing LEED Certification as an Architect
As an architect, you are likely familiar with LEED building practices and may even be thinking about becoming LEED certified. For so many years, the earth seemed like a bottomless…
DetailsBrush Up on GPS Tech Knowledge with Online Courses
The field of surveying is continuously changing. Technological advances make this profession a moving target. But you can stay on top of your game with PDH online courses. One of…
Details3 Reasons Land Surveyors Love 3D Laser Scanning
The invention of 3-D laser scanning has been an important milestone in the field of land surveying. This technology uses a laser light beam to scan an area — land,…
DetailsQuick Guide to Land Mapping Drones for Surveyors
Surveying technology has greatly advanced in the last 20 years, and one of the most convenient recent inventions is land-mapping drones. These tiny marvels can do the work of one…
DetailsThe Changing Landscape of Surveying Technology
Land surveying has been around for thousands of years — as long as land has been bought, sold, claimed or otherwise fought over. Surveyors once did their jobs using the…
DetailsFlorida Architects and Resilient Design: An Ongoing Issue
Florida architects face challenges that architects in some other parts of the U.S. don’t have to worry about as much, namely, hurricanes. Hurricanes can be catastrophically destructive, and Florida’s position…
DetailsWhat Is the Job Outlook for Architects in Florida?
Florida is one of the best places for architects to work. What makes it the best? Zippia, a website providing career guidance, rated job prospects for architects in Florida considering…
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