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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.
Will be open to LEED-registered or -certified projects, with introductory pricing and support.
Focus is on MEP and tenant improvements.
Bank of America provides $500,000 grant to certify 15 U.S. cities.
Six revised documents available for interior construction projects.
Solar power with batteries and backup generators provide weeks of self-reliance.
Approach includes loosened zoning, incentives for higher density in lower-cost and mixed-income developments.
Climate ignorance driving some ‘insane’ deals.
National Apartment Assn. report assesses reasons for difficulty in creating more apartments.
Focus is on techniques to reduce energy bills.
