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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.
Homebuilders’ seats on ICC made it easier to block new provisions, report alleges.
Standard 90.1 includes revisions of envelope, lighting, HVAC provisions.
Metric can help municipalities prepare for disasters.
Provides advice on satisfying requirements for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Document includes updated findings, case studies, new strategies for financing, designing, building affordable housing.
Air Force threatens formal dispute process.
Model building, a city hall, could operate without utility service for two weeks.
Enhancing building utilization and reusing materials also aid carbon reduction.
Some exceptions do apply.
GHG gases can be reduced by at least 11% with upgrades to public buildings and large private buildings.
