Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Why Paladino is Voting to Approve LEED v4
By Brad Pease
LEED v4 is the newest update to the LEED rating system, the next step in the continuous improvement cycle meant to drive innovation, expand reach and increase technical rigor. The LEED v4 ballot is currently open to USGBC members who…
It’s Abundantly Clear: Paladino Is One of the Best Places to Work!
We’re proud that, once again, Seattle Business Magazine has named Paladino as one of Washington’s Best 100 Companies to Work for 2013. The competition salutes Washington companies setting the standard for leadership, strong benefits, ideal work environment, innovative training, happiest…
Social Transformation Leads at the Living Future Conference
By Andrew Lee
The 2013 Living Future conference was held recently in Seattle, Paladino’s home city. After three days of hearing from visionary speakers, attending informative workshops, and meeting passionate green champions, I was left with one thought: it’s not about the buildings.…
Low-flow showers can be satisfying and save water, energy, and money
Everyone knows that taking a shower can make you feel great. But most people do not like the idea of a low-flow shower that drizzles rather than thunders. Have a Great Shower While Saving Water Architects and engineers who want…
Bike to Work Month Success at Paladino (300 Donuts and Counting!)
By Lexy Relph
The achievement of BizCycle Gold certification was a powerful motivator for Paladino’s Seattle office during Bike to Work Month. Almost half the employees rode their bikes to work at least five times in May (a six percent increase from 2012!)…
Data Mining for Sustainability: Physical Building Components and Beyond
I recently presented with Bryan Guy of FrontRunner, a software-as-a-service developer, at the Living Future Government Confluence in Seattle. Our interactive presentation focused on the potential of data mining for sustainable buildings and how to undertake a data mining project…