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Sustainable Real Estate Report - Urban Land Institute
By Tom Paladino
The ULI Fall Meeting presented glimpses of what can be accomplished when an individual, a team, or a company envisions a future not yet imagined - while staying fully present in the realities of the business cycle. Pressure and constraints…
Sustainable Master Planning: An interview with Michael Lee of CallisonRTKL
Every community starts with a master plan. Creating an enduring master plan is a truly multi-disciplinary effort that includes architects, developers, sustainability and specialist consultants, community representatives, legislators, and engaged businesses. Architects are at the center of the master planning…
Why Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Matter in Real Estate
Real estate owners that don’t have published ESG strategies may be missing a big financial opportunity. A panel discussion at Nareit REIT World 2018 addressed the growing interest and benefits of environment, social, and governance (ESG) criteria for real estate…
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…