Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Why It's Worth Investing in an Eco-Charrette
Making the Case for Eco-Charrettes There’s broad agreement across architectural, engineering, and contractor disciplines that an eco-charrette is a critical early step in a successful CRE project. This understanding isn’t always so universal among the owners and developers who pay…
Reflections on Earth Day 2020 from my six-foot bubble
By Tom Paladino
How ironic – #EarthDay50 comes in 2020, the year of perfect vision, as the entire world clamors for a vision forward. I’ve been reflecting on my sheltered life and how shocking this new reality of sheltering in place is. For…
The Environmental Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and sustainability are linked in a way that wasn’t experienced with past pandemics. There’s something about the international response that allows many to draw parallels to the fight against climate change in a way that Ebola and…
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…
How Scientific Researchers and Sustainability Science Can Better Address Climate Change
I am a science nerd. I love data, research, and learning about the research scientists who creatively contribute to our understanding of our world. So I dove in when the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's…
First Impressions: Introducing Paul Bierman-Lytle
We are pleased to introduce Paul Bierman-Lytle, our Executive Director of Technical Services, based in our DC office. Paul Bierman-Lytle has an impressive background, including Co-Founder of COTE, internationally published author, and experience developing high performing and resilient real estate…
First Impressions: Introducing Katie Rothenberg
We are pleased to announce Katie Rothenberg as Paladino’s Managing Director for the DC office. Katie transitioned into a career in sustainability when she joined the U.S. Green Building Council in 2008 and has been an advocate for change in…
5 Lovely Examples of Good Environmental News
With Valentines Day around the corner, we are ready to share a heart-warming blog post about lovely environmental news. Get ready to feel joy because we're sharing five examples of environmental news to make you feel good today. Abundance in…
What's Your Vision? Sustainability Trends for 2020 and Beyond
Let's talk 2020 Sustainability Trends! The ways that architects, developers, and building operators design projects, attract tenants, manage costs, and measure success are each changing. Attention has shifted to carbon, retail and dining habits, transit, regulations, and business issues. And…
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…