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Texas Association of Community Development Corporations GREEN+ Session 6⁠ with DSGNer Beth Brant is live tomorrow!⁠
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This session explains how adaptive reuse and building retrofits offer a powerful opportunity to advance both sustainability and affordability by extending the life of existing structures. Participants will learn about evaluation tools such as CARE, which help determine whether reuse or replacement is the most effective approach, while gaining a deeper understanding of how building renovation can support climate goals and strengthens communities.⁠
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💡 Session 6: Renovation & Reuse: The Hidden Power of Existing Buildings⁠
📅 June 9⁠
⏰️ 11am-12:30pm CT⁠
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Hosted on Zoom, just register using this GREEN+ link: https://lnkd.in/gmfH3pb9⁠

Garden update at the DSGN office🪴🧑‍🌾

Spring has brought a fresh harvest to our garden beds, with homegrown potatoes, asparagus, basil, tomatoes, and squash blossoms all thriving this season.

Gardening is one of the many ways our firm puts sustainability into practice. Encouraging ecological awareness, hands-on learning, and creating a stronger connection to the environments we design for every day. 🌿

Texas Association of Community Development Corporations GREEN+ sustainability Session #5 is live tomorrow!⁠
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Design smarter from the start. Energy modeling helps architects, engineers, and owners evaluate options, uncover efficiency wins, and make informed decisions early — leading to more affordable, sustainable projects.⁠
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💡 Session 5: Basic Energy Modeling & Why We Do It⁠
📅 May 12 (tomorrow!)⁠
⏰️ 11am-12:30pm CT⁠
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Led by DSGN's Beth Brant, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, LFA; MEPCE's Adam Nemati, PE, RCDD, LEED AP; and Lake Flato's Kate Sector Greg Assoc. AIA, LFA, WELL AP, LEED Green Assoc.⁠
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Hosted on Zoom, just register using this GREEN+ link: https://lnkd.in/gmfH3pb9⁠