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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.
Delivery timeline delays due to COVID-19 pandemic prompt action.
Tightened standard applies to endpoint devices that dispense drinking water, and other plumbing components
Natl. Apartment Assn. and New Civil Liberties Alliance want hearing by October.
Savings achieved in less rework and fewer and shorter punch lists.
Passive survivability, social resiliency, and community health among the goals.
Strategies augment social distancing, increased air flow to combat COVID-19 spread.
Wildfires strike Northwest timber industry in wake of Covid-19 shutdowns.
Construction and fossil fuel interests oppose portions of latest model energy code.
Sustainability policies will drive trend.
Ensures compatibility with the International Building Code.
