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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.
Agency not conducting enough inspections, report says.
Strategies include reducing exposure to properties in flood-prone areas.
Stretch codes, more stringent credentials for designers, contractors, and inspectors may be needed.
Employees crave sunshine and views of the outdoors more than cafeterias, fitness centers, and childcare.
Choice of insulating materials can impact indoor air quality, resident health.
Executives concerned about trade policy, labor shortages, approval processes.
Includes mandatory rest breaks, heat-exposure monitoring, record-keeping injury requirement.
Policies may have undermined ability to make coastal regions more resilient.
Would spur more energy conservation in buildings and cut carbon emissions.
Industry-first document to facilitate lean tools without need to sign multi-party IPD agreement.
