Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
The Economic Value of Natural Capital in the Built Environment
Natural capital is increasingly recognized for its ability to contribute to better decision-making in built environments: site planning, infrastructure, building/tenant upgrades, energy and water efficiencies, etc. and is valued at $145 trillion/year, twice as much as global aggregate GDP. Sustainability…
Green Cleaning and The Coronavirus
If your cleaning teams use bleach to disinfect buildings from Coronavirus, will you put your LEED certification at risk? Great question! First: a note about your cleanser - Hydrogen Peroxide kills corona and is more environmentally friendly than bleach. Consider…
Super Tall Green Buildings
Super tall skyscrapers are popping up in cities around the world, and it's never been more important to understand how to design a super tall green building. Here in the Seattle area, Amazon is preparing to build its tallest office…
Best DMV AEC and Sustainability Networking Events in Q1 2020
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for interesting, networking events in the DMV that bring together business leaders, architects, and developers. We found an abundance of real estate networking events this quarter, and we hope to see…
Best Seattle AEC and Sustainability Networking Events in Q1 2020
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for interesting networking events in Seattle that bring together business leaders, architects, and developers. We found an abundance of real estate networking events this quarter, and we hope to see you…
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.…
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,…
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…
Best summer networking events for real estate in Seattle and Washington, DC!
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for interesting, networking events in Seattle and Washington, DC that bring together business leaders, architects, and developers. We found an abundance of real estate networking events this summer, and we…
Washington State Approves Standards & Incentives to Reduce Building Emissions
Washington state’s greenhouse gas emissions from buildings have jumped by 50-percent over the last 30-years, more than any other source in our state. The catalyst for this is likely the state’s explosive growth, particularly in Western Washington where Seattle and…