Abundance Blog
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.…
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…
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…
Pursuing Platinum Performance Begins with a Culture of Trust
There is a direct connection between an organization’s culture, the role of trust, and the community’s experience of innovation on a project. This connection was at the heart the 2018 Seattle Design Festival, which placed its theme of TRUST at…
First impressions: Introducing Kelly Ryan, Sustainability Analyst
We’re pleased to introduce the latest member of our team. A strong communicator and sustainability analyst, Kelly will support clients and projects across the country and around the globe. Learn about Kelly’s background, vision for the industry, and path to…
Earth Day is April 22 – get involved at these local Earth Day events
If you’re like us, you will be participating in some type of Earth Day activity this weekend! There are many ways to get involved with ending plastic pollution, and if you are looking for events, we’ve rounded up some great…
Green building trends for 2018 and beyond
Happy New Year and Hello 2018! There was a flurry of new development activity at the end of 2017, and the pace is holding steady as this year begins. We’ve observed several driving trends in the incoming projects and client…
Combat climate change and increase wellness by changing your commute style
Americans have shown that they want to combat climate change by reducing GHG emissions, but the best way to do it can seem overwhelming. Here’s one big idea to share with your employees and multifamily residents: Get out of your…
What is your building doing to your company culture? Five big ideas for any budget
Corporate offices and interiors are frontline recruiting tools. Business leaders know that the work environment influences a potential employee’s interest in a company or position. But the work environment has lasting implications, too, beyond that first impression made on potential…
Applying for LEED Fellow? Here’s what one member of the review committee is looking for.
By Kim Pexton
“Congratulations, you're now a FLEED!” This is what my good friend in the design world exclaimed upon learning of my elevation to the 2014 class of LEED Fellows. She made me laugh, and I must admit, “FLEED” rolls off the…