Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for...
As the holiday season approaches, we’ve taken a step back to reflect on what we’re grateful for this year. Whether we are saying thanks for friends and family, or game-changing discoveries in climate change, we have a lot to celebrate.…
Washington DC is about to get greener with updates to DC Green Code and Net Zero Carbon targets
Washington DC has long been a leader in green building, and LEED has been the rating system of choice in the district for decades. In recent years many real estate owners, developers, and architects have been asking, “what's next for…
Going to Greenbuild 2018? We are looking for you
Paladino has attended every Greenbuild since the expo launched in 2002. As Greenbuild 2018 takes over Chicago, our team is also delivering two must-see presentations. Vice President of Technical Services Brad Pease will present The Missing Piece to Your Next…
First Impressions: Introducing Rebecca Smith, Associate Consultant
We are pleased to announce the latest addition to our team, Rebecca Smith, Associate Consultant, based in our DC office. Rebecca helps stakeholders and clients to meet sustainability goals and comply with green building code. She works across LEED rating…
Midterm elections and climate
The midterm elections are coming on the heels of two major announcements: The UN Report on Climate Change, which paints a dire picture of a warmer, wetter future; and the Nobel Prize for Economics, divided equally between economists William D.…
4 LEED certification requirements that are unique to multifamily projects
According to the Marcus and Millichap 2018 US Multifamily Investment Forecast, the strong employment market, rising wages, and elevated buyer confidence levels could unlock accelerated household formation, particularly by young adults. And as developers work to fill the rising demand…
Modular Construction for Multifamily Housing Grows Up
Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site, under controlled conditions. Buildings are produced in “modules” that when put together on-site reflect the design intent and specifications of the architect and developer. We have seen advancements…
Are you ready for DC's new net zero energy goals?
In September 2018, Mayor Bowser announced that the City of DC is targeting new and ambitious energy goals as part of Sustainable DC 2.0 during the Global Climate Action Summit 2018. Sustainable DC 2.0 is a five-year update to the…
Why an e-book about master planning is a must-read right now
A master plan is an investment in the future. A master plan used to serve as the ‘blueprint’ for a project, outlining the boundaries, roads, and buildings. Title blocks neatly identified elements like “movie theater’ and ‘parking garage’ and sweeping…
Future Proofing Multifamily Housing Amenities for Generation Z
Are multifamily property owners perpetuating an amenities arms race? A panel discussion at the recent Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference made it seem so. The discussion got intentionally silly when property managers rattled off the range of community amenities they have…