Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
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…
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,…