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Solar-powered Mukilteo Multimodal Terminal celebrates native culture

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Seattle-based LMN Architects and KPFF Consulting Engineering designed the two-story, solar-powered terminal building, with input from local tribes, to replace the existing terminal built in 1957. The rest is here: Solar-powered Mukilteo Multimodal Terminal celebrates native culture.

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Solar-powered home embraces tree canopy views in all directions

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In the coastal township of Barwon Heads, Australian architecture firm Peter Winkler Architects has completed the Green Velvet House, a family’s solar-powered home that sensitively responds to the landscape in more ways than one. Read the original here: Solar-powered home embraces tree canopy views in all directions.

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Award-winning Jewish primary school gets a sustainable expansion in Chicago

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In addition to providing a more attractive entry and flexible gathering spaces, such as the lushly landscaped entry plaza, the expansion optimizes the environmentally friendly aspects of the solar -powered school. A VRF mechanical system was installed for on-demand heating and cooling.

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Analysis: How did the 2019 legislative session fare on climate justice?

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Additionally, the strengthened tax builds investments in spending accounts for operations, capital, and stormwater prevention and cleanup of toxic pollution of sites, explicitly allowing use of funds for affordable housing sites developments. One percent of this goes to community participation grants.