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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.
First certification program that verifies products’ compliance with the WELL Building Standard.
Standard is designed to be applicable across many types of new and existing buildings.
It will be used with the standard form for owner/consultant contracts.
Update includes calculations from direct solar radiation.
Skyward offers app to receive permission for low altitude flights.
Tishman Speyer will use Fitwel health certification system to guide building improvements.
Design-bid-build forms last updated in 2007.
Request highlights ongoing conflict between developers and residents over right to sunshine.
Recently updated Modified Bitumen Design Guide can be viewed on smartphones and tablets.
Survey of facility management executives shows onsite renewables, energy storage will spike in 2018.
