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What Can Go Wrong with Passive House Ventilation Systems—and How to Prevent It

When ventilation systems are designed correctly, but installed, commissioned, and operated incorrectly, the system ends up being leaky and inefficient and uses more energy than expected.
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5 Strategies to Create Sustainable and Affordable Housing with Enterprise Green Communities (EGC)

We’re sharing the strategies we use most often as Enterprise Green Communities consultants to achieve certification and create more sustainable communities.
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5 Misconceptions About the Americans with Disabilities Act & 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Myth: Following the accessibility requirements of the building code will satisfy the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Trends in Healthcare: The State of Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment Standards

How can building designers and healthcare providers proactively ensure that medical diagnostic equipment is accessible to patients with disabilities?
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How to Tackle Embodied Carbon Now: Low-Carbon Building Materials and Assessment Tools

Explore data, resources, and tools available now to help project teams create a strategy to reduce embodied carbon along with operational carbon.
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Top 10 Violations of Accessibility Requirements Post Occupancy Caused by Untrained O&M Staff

These unintentional violations of accessibility requirements are common post occupancy and are often caused by untrained building staff.
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NYC Building Energy Efficiency Letter Grades: What Owners & Property Managers Need to Know

Get answers to all your questions about New York City’s Building Energy Efficiency Rating Labels and letter grades from our energy experts.
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5 Misconceptions About Fair Housing Act (FHA) Design and Construction Compliance

Accessibility consultants have heard all types of misconceptions about the Fair Housing Act (FHA). These assumptions can result in noncompliance.
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Accessibility Tech Notes: Coworking Spaces in Multifamily Buildings

In office and coworking spaces provided as an amenity in residential buildings, what accessible design requirements apply?
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The Future of Inclusive Design: How We Can Advance Equity Through Building Design

Inclusive Design strategies must evolve to prioritize all building occupants and the surrounding community at each stage in the design process.
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What is Co-Design, and How Does it Help Advance Equity Through Building Design?

Co-design is crucial for creating healthy, safe, and equitable buildings. But what is it, and how can project teams implement co-design to advance equity?
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Understanding Accessibility: Notable Changes in the 2022 New York City Building Code

Our accessibility consultants share a list of updated accessibility requirements in the 2022 edition of the New York City Building Code.
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