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DMV NZE Coalition Meeting - Event Recap
By JD Harper
Michelle Christopher and I attended our first DMV NZE Building Coalition meeting on November 1, 2019, at the American Geophysical Union in Washington, D.C. For anyone unfamiliar with the DMV Net Zero Energy Building Coalition, it is “made up of…
What role does Commissioning play in Net Zero Energy for new and existing buildings?
By Darren Bruce
This post highlights the important role that building commissioning must play in any Net Zero Energy strategy. A Net Zero Energy project is a building or group of buildings with significantly reduced energy loads, such that 100% or more of…
What I expect from my first Greenbuild Expo and Conference
While I have been engrossed in the sustainability industry since 2016, I will be attending the Greenbuild Conference and Expo for the first time this year. I will be there with my colleagues, Lauren Luckett, Tom Paladino, and Paroma Chakravarty.…
First impressions: Introducing JD Harper, Consultant
We have the pleasure of announcing that JD Harper has joined Paladino in a Consultant role, working from our DC office. JD is a purpose-driven designer with more than a decade of project experience. JD was a perfect fit for…
Go green for the holidays
It’s the first week of November, and I’m already thinking about the end of the year. There are only 8 weeks left in 2019, which means that our marketing department is about to go full swing in end-of-year client appreciation,…
How to solve the problem with LEED – Core Values and the PLUS Framework
The real estate industry needs a common vocabulary for sustainability, and LEED has provided that common language for more than twenty years. If you are an architect, developer, or real estate owner/operator who is frustrated with LEED and its promises,…
First Impressions: Introducing Chris Lombardo, Sustainability Analyst
We are proud to announce the newest addition to our Seattle team, Chris Lombardo! Chris has a background in sustainable design and project management, including experience with a variety of third-party certifications including Living Building Challenge, Built Green, Passive House,…
USGBC’s Zero Waste Initiative, TRUE. An interview with Susie Westrup
The most important thing to understand about any certification is that it is a back-check on sustainability efforts. So we encourage our clients to understand their certification options in order to choose the certification that best supports their organization’s broader…
First impressions: Introducing Dan McColley, Analyst
We are pleased to announce that Dan McColley has joined the Paladino team full time as an Analyst. Dan hails from New Hampshire and we are as excited as he is for his permanent move to Washington, DC. He originally…
Understanding Building Commissioning
The practice of building commissioning (Cx) has quickly become standard practice for real estate owners and developers who want to maximize their investment because it delivers improved energy efficiency, workplace performance, and operational efficiency. Building commissioning is the professional practice…