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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.
Natl. Apartment Assn. study says rent control decreases housing supply, harms condition of housing stock.
Most utilities underuse the technology that can help customers save money.
Fastest and slowest paying GCs revealed.
Buildings would have to heat and cook with electricity.
Move defies bipartisan 2007 law.
Parallel Design-Permitting Process includes flagging elements for correction during conceptual design.
Aim is to increase mobility to spur more economic activity.
All contractors will have to demonstrate secure practices.
ASHRAE 90.1 is the basis for new code that went into effect Oct. 1.
