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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.
New law will go into effect on July 1, 2021.
Buildings Dept. issues new safety legislation for City Council consideration.
Includes improved guidance on thermal comfort, revisions to air filtration requirements.
For design of wood members, assemblies, and connections to meet code requirements.
International Living Future Institute document helps with social, regulatory, and financial hurdles.
Post-1960 offices present ventilation, daylighting, and other challenges.
New features include Python Plugin features and additional tabular reporting options.
Builders advised to stock up to deal with shortages.
Energy performance beats conventionally built by 32% to 58%.
Crackdown on tax, insurance, and workers’ comp malfeasance.
