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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.
Requires tracking of performance data and progress toward goals.
Canada, India, Brazil, and Korea round out top 5.
Remote operated camera systems are being used to mitigate risk in real time.
Efforts to scale back efficiency requirements largely defeated.
A Trulia study contradicts longstanding fears.
Sensors and Internet of Things devices will have to be embedded in infrastructure.
It is said to be most helpful to small and mid-sized contractors.
C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group advocates low carbon infrastructure.
Spending $340,000 for resiliency would pay for itself over the lifetime of a $10 million structure.
Six school districts and two states are among the first to mainstream zero energy schools.
