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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.
L.A.’s new 1,100-foot skyscraper dominates city’s skyline.
Certified office buildings reach 66% in windy city.
Average annual cost to buildings and infrastructure from eastern storms to rise by $7.3 billion.
Results of the study support the usefulness of the practice.
ILF aims to make new certification the sole standard for highest performing buildings.
The money is earmarked for up to $500,000 surety bonds per contract.
Danger of propagating flames now deemed negligible.
New material is substitute for concrete and steel in multi-story projects.
Initiative aimed at alleviating construction industry worker shortage.
Explains energy performance gap from expected savings to actual savings.
