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The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.
Zurich Soft Robotics says Solskin can reduce building energy consumption by up to 80% while producing up to 40% more electricity than comparable façade systems.
The General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have selected 17 innovative building technologies to evaluate in real-world settings throughout GSA’s real estate portfolio.
The commercial building sector continues to be under financial pressure as foreclosures nationwide increased 48% in June compared to June 2023, according to ATTOM, a real estate data analysis firm.
Less costly light-colored roofs can cut project costs by about 1.5%.
AWC document provides empirical sound transmission model.
Includes new Contractor-Subcontractor Master Agreement.
Design will make bird collisions less likely.
Code improvements and voluntary programs could add momentum.
Initiative would add 67 acres of public open space.
Recommendations include addressing geotechnical issues like those faced by Millennium Tower.
Proposals now go to online voting; final outcome expected in December.
Those areas face the biggest risk from extreme heat.
Safety must be balanced with welcoming environment.
