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…
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…
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…
Wood and Biophilic Design
Today we are writing about the connection between wood and biophilic design. If you read our blog, you know that we are excited about biophilic design in commercial real estate. That’s why we’ve written about it here and here. And…
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…
Experts Weigh In On Climate Action in Football
We are delighted to publish a post by our guest editor, Kristen Fulmer, Founder of Recipric. Kristen is an alumnus of Paladino and Company and she has dedicated her professional career to environmental and social sustainability. After years of practicing sustainability…
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 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…