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In the Watts neighborhood in Los Angeles, a new affordable multifamily housing project using shipping containers resulted in 24 micro-units for formerly unhoused residents. The containers were acquired from a nearby port and converted into housing units at a factory.
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.
Reports recommends whole-life carbon assessments on building projects.
Insurers demand proof of current inspections.
Include guidance on fire resistance, sound control, application, and finishing.
‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ to upgrade HVAC and other key systems.
Owner associations defer needed work, putting properties at risk.
Canada, some U.S. states ban HFC blowing agents used in closed-cell foam.
Action comes as inspectors visit more than 2,100 sites.
Facilities would use 70% less power for cooling, eliminate consumption of drinking water.
Natl. Institute of Standards and Technology is investigating.
One-third of appointees are government regulators.
