Paladino and Company is a sustainability consulting firm that works with organizations seeking to make a difference through their buildings and people. Abundance, written by our team of architects, engineers, building scientists, commissioning agents and business analysts, reflects our rigorous business and building technical analysis centered on the concept of abundance as a driving force for change. Our consultants offer insights, expertise and vision on sustainability and how to realize its business value. For more, visit www.paladinoandco.com/blog. Follow on LinkedIn and Twitter

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The future of regenerative building is performance-based

Earlier this year, the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) released its Energy Policy Simulator, or EPS. Per RMI, “EPS is an open-source, peer-reviewed model for estimating...
Jan. 10, 2022
Embodied Carbon

Injecting embodied carbon capability into the integrated design and construction process

Our clients are increasingly asking us how they can construct a carbon-neutral facility and accounting for the embodied carbon of construction must be part of the equation...
May 26, 2021
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Climate modeling for a resilient business and future

We often talk about sustainability strategies that help to minimize environmental impact and slow the effects of climate change. Designing for resilience is equally important...
May 12, 2021
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Building performance requirements are coming: Are you ready?

Building performance requirements are policies that establish a definition for high-performance buildings and drive all buildings to achieve that definition, making clear the...
April 26, 2021
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Six lessons learned from our first Fitwel Viral Response Module certification

There’s what you know you know, what you know you don’t know, and what you don’t know you don’t know. Our team was as prepared and confident going into our first Fitwel Viral...
Feb. 8, 2021
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Shift your energy to carbon

Leaders in sustainable real estate know how to optimize energy. The LEED rating system was built upon the premise that the polluting impact of energy consumption is the priority...
Jan. 14, 2021
Daylight

5 tips when designing for daylight

Designing for daylight is a complex process of balancing the use of available natural light with artificial light through the use of daylighting systems such as architecture,...
Nov. 13, 2020
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COVID readiness: IWBI and USGBC seek to help businesses quantify risk

The United States has been through various stages of shutdowns and social distancing practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, our cities and economy are stutter...
July 16, 2020