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News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Net Zero Carbon Today - the Hammer and the Dance
By Tom Paladino
Is there such a thing as a coincidence? Here at Paladino, we started deeply exploring new ways to address carbon emissions and Net Zero Carbon in June just as the world hit peak shutdown and stories about reduced carbon emissions…
Five Ways Your Small Business Can Support Black-Owned Businesses
Like so many others, the murder of George Floyd and countless others has motivated Paladino and Company to look at our role in social equality and justice. It was important to our team to make a true change to how…
How the Paladino Team Makes the Most of Pandemic Downtime
Through all the ups and downs that the Coronavirus pandemic has bestowed upon us, one thing has remained certain: limiting interactions and staying home is a powerful intervention that helps contain the virus and reduce transmission rates! As a team,…
UPDATE: COVID-READINESS CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
For many architects, tenants, developers, and building owners, COVID-19 has required a rapid onboarding to the wellness dimension of sustainability. Whether you know the difference between WELL and Fitwel, have experience implementing corporate wellness programs, or understand the value proposition…
Here’s Some Good Environmental News
In these uncertain times, we take pleasure in sharing good news and victories, no matter how big or small. Today, we are sharing five positive environmental news articles that we hope that you'll enjoy, too! 1. After 116 Years, Volkswagen’s Zwickau…
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-stepping into the new normal, trying to re-open without causing more harm than…
Why It's Worth Investing in an Eco-Charrette
Making the Case for Eco-Charrettes There’s broad agreement across architectural, engineering, and contractor disciplines that an eco-charrette is a critical early step in a successful CRE project. This understanding isn’t always so universal among the owners and developers who pay…
Maryland Property and Asset Managers Take Note: Building Tune-Up Program Incentives
Property and Asset managers in Maryland have the opportunity to improve energy performance for little to no out-of-pocket cost thanks to the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act. As part of the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act, utility companies across the…
The Glass Box Paradox
Glass box designs have an energy performance problem. Owners, architects, and inhabitants alike love glass box design for its reflective, shimmering, and transparent qualities. The connection between the inside and outside worlds is part of the allure of glass buildings,…
Three Strategies to Improve the Wellness of Building Systems and Gain Tenant Trust
The wake of COVID-19 has forced a shift from wellness in the built environment as a perk or optimization to wellness as an essential strategy to gain tenant trust. Tenants are demanding that wellness be prioritized, spotlighting healthy work environments…