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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.
For installation and inspection of public and private swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.
Despite incentives, few owners add vegetative roofs.
“A backup for when Manila fails.”
Market factors complicate efforts to recycle material from old structures.
Statewide alternate method allows early technical consideration and approval.
Said to be much more cost effective than CLT options.
Alternative uses often require action by local officials.
Will include experts from many different disciplines.
City is one of the first jurisdictions to adopt newest code.
