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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.
All must comply by January 1.
Construction industry must also invest in training, recruiting high school students.
Reducing number of parking spots frees up land for ‘more purposeful’ uses.
Wide range of solutions address numerous environmental challenges.
First to fund solar for smaller-scale commercial operations.
Confidential reporting on structural failures, near misses, and other incidents.
Climate resiliency a key theme of entrants.
Property owners face many challenges; coastal defense project plans are complex and need more time to plan.
No gas hook-ups will be allowed in new houses, apartments, and commercial buildings.
