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News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Transit is re-shaping commercial office and 4 other trends impacting CRE architecture, design, development, and operations
By Brad Pease
Office life is changing – and architecture must change with it. Here are several office trends that are coming for the next wave of office projects. And once you've read our trends, share your favorite office trend in the comments.…
First impressions: Introducing Anya Fiechtl, Senior Consultant
We continue to expand the Paladino team with fresh talent and big ideas. Here, we’re proud to introduce Anya Fiechtl, a licensed architect and LEED AP with more than 14 years of experience in design and construction on a range…
New York City's Green New Deal
The US left the Paris Climate Agreement on June 1, 2017. Since then US mayors have made urgent commitments through Climate Mayors, We are Still In, and other avenues to illustrate America’s commitment to the environment at the city level,…
You just submitted your Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Package. Now what?
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts. If you are curious about ways to improve your CDP score, keep reading!…
Federal Realty Trust's Pike & Rose Project Earns Innovative Project Award at Midsummer Night's Green Honors
WASHINGTON, DC, August 12, 2019 – Paladino and Company and Federal Realty Investment Trust accepted the Innovative Project of the Year: Neighborhood Development on behalf of the Pike & Rose project team at the 17th annual A Midsummer Night’s Green…
Why Net Zero Water?
Why Net Zero? Throughout the world, and certainly, in the United States, communities are facing significant water-related challenges. The United Nations projects that global water demand will outstrip the supply by 40 percent by 2030. Shocking news reports about cities like Chennai,…
The Core Green Building Certification: What you need to know
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) recently released a certification option called The Core Green Building Certification (Core), which could be an alternative to LEED for designers and developers who want to back-check sustainability efforts with third-party certification. Living Building…
Would you fit in at Paladino?
Paladino is adding staff to our consultant teams in Seattle and DC. When we hire, we look for the right fit of technical skill, interpersonal skill, and innate leadership potential. Might you want to join our growing team? Read on…
World Cleanup Day Comes to Paladino
One of the perks of working at Paladino and Company is that every employee is encouraged to serve the community through environmental volunteerism. Some people use that time to serve on boards and committees for non-profit organizations, and sometimes we…
Commercial interiors are going green in Seattle and the Eastside
Whether you call it a tenant fitout, tenant improvement, or commercial interiors project, every office renovation provides opportunities to incorporate sustainability, resilience, and wellness. Tenants are demanding (and some local governments are incentivizing) that leased premises be built-out in alignment…