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SquareFoot Appoints Its First President
Michael Colacino, the former president of Savills, has joined the company’s leadership after being initially contacted for an advisory role.
Skanska Creates Tool for Calculating Embodied CO2 in Construction Materials
The EC3 tool was initially conceived by Skanska and developed with C Change Labs. Later, Skanska and Microsoft jointly seed-funded it as an open-source platform.
Microsoft, First Solar Partner for Solar-Powered Data Centers
Sun Streams 2, a 150-megawatt solar plant will provide enough power to cover the energy load for new Arizona data center campuses under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
EDPR, Microsoft Sign Ohio Wind PPAs
The agreements bring Microsoft’s directly acquired renewable energy portfolio to nearly 1.4 gigawatts. Timber Road IV Wind Farm is the company’s fifth project in the region.
Panoramic Video System Incorporates AI Technology
The PanaCast 3 delivers 180-degree videos with 4K resolution, provides real-time video stitching, captures audio and can detect people.
Corporate Customers Set Green Procurement Record
Giants like Facebook, Microsoft and Walmart set the pace for American companies in 2018, reports the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Business Renewables Center.
Microsoft Vendor Relocates Portland HQ
Jet Global now occupies 30,000 square feet in a newly renovated, adaptive reuse building closer to the city’s core. The move is part of Jet Reports’ rebranding process.
The Next Episode in Workplace Design: Privacy Returns
What are the latest trends in designing office spaces for tech companies? Shannon Gaffney of SkB Architects shares her experience in the field and sheds light on some of the freshest and most popular concepts in workplace design.
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings in the Pacific Northwest
The region is home to the corporate headquarters of many tech giants, including Amazon and Microsoft, with the market’s premier office space characterized by highly amenitized campuses.
Closeup on Corporate PPAs
Customers should ensure that power purchase agreements for renewables address pricing risk, ScottMadden advises.