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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.
Outdated policies favor fossil fuels.
Sets minimum requirements for design, construction, repair of concrete structural elements in buildings.
Pertains to design criteria for nuclear facilities.
Looks at space considerations for reopening at different scales.
Overview of Intl. Building Code requirements included.
More efficient equipment and buildings could make a big difference.
Will collaborate on new structural post-tensioned concrete code requirements.
New York City approves metal-concrete product for all five boroughs.
District heating and cooling systems boost efficiency.
Include social distancing requirements, notifications when co-worker tests positive, timelines to return to work after recovery.
