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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.
Flood protection on subsidized housing, hospitals, and other public buildings rolled back.
Rain gardens, green roofs, cisterns, and rainwater recycling add value.
EV charging stations, batteries, and microgrid technology are all part of effort to meet demand for cleaner power.
Vacuum dust collection, water-delivery systems, and respirators will be required.
California’s requirement for cool roofs on new non-residential buildings could promote smog.
Task force formed to get fake training cards off the streets and workers properly trained.
Proposals include solar-ready roofs, more stringent heating/cooling efficiency requirements, and graywater reuse.
Two of six such certifications are ASHRAE programs.
Includes the 2016 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings.
The update applies to windows, curtain walls, and doors.
