Sustainability
Sustainable Construction Trends Gain Ground
Recent legislation surrounding carbon emissions has pushed the commercial real estate industry to find additional innovations for sustainable building.
Public-Private Collaboration Targets Decarbonization
ULI Greenprint provides principles for the real estate industry and policymakers to decarbonize the built environment by 2050.
Solar Installations Power Through the Pandemic
Projects at commercial properties have continued apace, fueled by pre-COVID approvals, cost-reduction goals and opportunities to install systems while buildings are largely unoccupied.
COVID-19 Dents Demand at Commercial Properties
Widespread remote work and limited business activity will continue to reduce consumption, but the impact on pricing remains to be seen.
Raising the Bar for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Skanska’s Sarah King and Stacy Smedley discuss an innovative open-source tool designed to reduce carbon emissions during development.
Delaware Landmark Sets the PACE for Upgrades
The historic DuPont Building in Wilmington, Del., is getting the improvements as part of a $175 million makeover.
Atlanta Office Tower Earns LEED Gold Certification
Crocker Partners manages the 18-story building, which also secured a Wired Certified Platinum designation earlier this year.
Are Microgrids the Answer to Energy Disruptions?
The electricity resilience and reliability that microgrids ensure are likely to prove particularly valuable in disruptive circumstances such as hurricanes and natural disasters.
Solar Power Megaproject Posts World’s Lowest Tariff
The Al Dhafra Solar PV project is slated to begin commercial operation in the second quarter of 2022.
Energy Demand During Pandemic Times and Beyond
A new International Energy Agency report details how lockdowns have impacted energy consumption around the world and how the COVID-19 outbreak will impact the industry going forward.