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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.
The three cities are in the heart of North America’s most trafficked aerial corridors.
The devastating fire at Notre-Dame de Paris is the latest blaze to damage or destroy historic buildings while undergoing renovations. It highlights how vulnerable such structures are to fire while undergoing repairs.
Organization offers tools and resources for working toward net-zero design.
Breakthrough could have significant impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The mandate applies to all buildings regardless of when constructed.
The rating system emphasizes performance monitoring, fully integrated design, social equity, and human health.
Top-performing segments forecast in 2019 include transportation, public safety, and education.
New York would be first U.S. city to charge drivers extra for downtown motoring.
Previous comprehensive changes were done 70 years ago.
Integration of new IT approaches in construction with new materials has potential to enhance sustainability, alleviate worker shortage.
