Energy & Water Efficiency

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It’s time to tackle building efficiency, reduce emissions and realize major operational savings potential.
Energy & Water Efficiency

Demystifying Building Efficiency

Aug. 28, 2023
With changing market structures and an explosion of building data, it’s time to tackle building efficiency, reduce emissions and realize trillions of dollars of operational savings...
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The Bullitt Center viewed from across Madison Street opened in 2013. It features integrated design built to achieve net zero water and net zero energy.
Building Systems/O&M

Bullitt Center Pioneers Sustainable, Multi-story Design in Rainy Seattle

May 12, 2023
The Bullitt Center is at the cusp of the green architecture movement in Seattle and with a projected lifespan of 250 years, its track record points to net positive.
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The 2022 version of ASHRAE 90.1 is focused more on whole systems and system interactions rather than prescriptive-based component design. Building owners and managers should be aware of the changes, as they’ll gradually be adopted by many jurisdictions.
Energy & Water Efficiency

ASHRAE 90.1-2022: What You Need to Know

The 2022 version of ASHRAE 90.1 is here. Here’s what you can expect from the revised energy efficiency standard.
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Microgrids

Top Tips for Integrating Solar Panel Systems on Your Commercial Building

Nov. 9, 2020
Solar System experts from Scalo Solar and Huntsman Building Solutions share their recommendations when it comes to installing solar panels traditionally and with spray foam roofing...
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Resiliency & Sustainability

How to Finance Multifamily Solar Projects

Nov. 5, 2019
Building owners and managers take on all the costs and risks of installing solar panels, but tenants reap most of the profits because each housing unit pays for its own electricity...
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Resiliency & Sustainability

4 Convention Centers Making Strides in Sustainability

July 17, 2019
Want your facility to go green? Convention centers in Salt Lake City, Detroit, Nashville and New Orleans are making big strides in sustainability through environmentally friendly...