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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.
NCARB survey shows strong support for architecture as a licensed profession.
Buildings large than 25,000 sf targeted in initiative to further carbon neutrality goal.
Concerns over data privacy, governance, feasibility prompt criticism.
After lighting, efficiency experts look to new opportunities to boost energy efficiency.
Coalition wants to double annual level of infrastructure investment.
Initiatives can include multiple standards.
In its eighth consecutive quarter of growth, projects currently under construction stand at 1,729 projects/235,278 rooms.
Metal Construction Association document provides best practices for re-roofing with metal.
Hotels presently under construction are at 102 projects/17,504 rooms.
Major contractors join partnership to share data to predict hazards, incidents.
