Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
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…
Best networking events for real estate in Seattle, Washington DC, and Austin
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for interesting, local networking events that bring together architects and developers. We did our research and found an abundance of real estate networking events the next few months for development, construction, and…
Corporate Social Responsibility - Seven steps to get your report started
By Julia Raish
Our phone lines and inboxes have been busy with burning questions about corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting lately. We are continually asked how to create a CSR report, and to make sure it brings tangible value to our clients’ businesses.…
Wellness and the built environment - let HR take the reins
People spend nearly 90% of their lives indoors, and for a majority of Americans, that inside time is in an office environment. That’s significant – and it’s the reason that it’s all the more important that companies and organizations ensure…