Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
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…
Green funding: are you leaving money on the table?
By Pia Engel
Does your green building certification project qualify for a low-interest rate loan from government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac or the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)? Knowing the answer to that question might mean that…
Four LEED EBOM opportunities that most people miss
What creates momentum and how do we line up our next steps? For some, it might be the pursuit of LEED EBOM. The US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system has a specific reference guide and rating for Existing Buildings.…
Two Liberty Center goes for the Gold—and wins
Two Liberty Center, an Arlington, Virginia, mixed-use development with office space, residences, and retail, has been committed to sustainability since its opening in 2007. The property has achieved ENERGY STAR certification; was awarded the 2010 Award for Excellence by the…
How Abundance Thinking unlocks the potential in existing buildings
The sustainability stories that get the most coverage and attention tend to come from new construction and the innovative material uses or strategies that come with it. It’s easy to imagine what has never been done before when you are…
The demand for transparency in building materials heats up
For decades, sustainability has aimed to balance people, planet, and profits to develop positive, responsible real estate – even as the means and methods to get there have evolved. We have seen sweeping changes in site design, indoor air quality,…
Hyatt Place Courthouse Arlington Achieves LEED Gold Certification
The second LEED Gold hotel in Arlington focuses on improved atmospheric comfort ARLINGTON, VA Nov. 22, 2016 — Schupp Companies today announced that it has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for its Hyatt Place Courthouse…
The Brando Awarded Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification
Conservation/Sustainability Efforts Earn Highest Level LEED Certification; Island Retreat is the Only LEED-Certified Resort in French Polynesia Tetiaroa, French Polynesia (September 21, 2016) – The Brando today announced its LEED platinum certification. The luxury property earned the prestigious designation based…
At the Edge of Inside: The Role of the LEED Fellow
By Brad Pease
The LEED Fellow credential implies that I am a LEED expert, right? An outsider may look at the credential title and view me as technical insider within the USGBC community. The title of LEED Fellow distinguishes me from sustainability pros…
One World Trade Center Achieves LEED Gold Certification
U.S. Green building council honors tallest building in western hemisphere for construction, design, and operations standards NEW YORK – September 15, 2016: The Durst Organization and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that One World…