Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Universities See Existing Buildings in New Light for Energy Efficiency Savings
High performance real estate is more common and its value is finally understood, but many people still believe that all of these efficient green buildings are new, shiny developments. Yes - it’s typical to apply the latest sustainability strategies and…
The Eye Candy of Architect Magazine’s Top 50
Architect Magazine recently released its list of the top 50 architects of 2015. Architect Magazine considers several factors when compiling their list – including revenue, involvement of women and minority designers, and company culture. The list also presented the perfect…
Funding Sustainability – Green Bonds on the Rise
Funding. It’s one of the most common struggles when trying to move a sustainability project forward. Fortunately, a new form of capital for companies committed to environmental-related projects is on the scene - Green Bonds. What Makes a Bond Green?…
The Changing of the Guards at USGBC
By Tom Paladino
I read the announcement with mixed emotions – the USGBC Board of Directors has designated Mahesh Ramanujam as the incoming replacement for CEO Rick Fedrizzi. I’m excited about the future of the organization, but it’s hard to see Rick go.…
As Austin and Seattle Grow, is Sustainable Development Keeping Up?
It’s no surprise that Austin and Seattle, two of the fastest growing cities in the United States in 2015, are both experiencing a boom in new construction. How does sustainability factor into the new development? Executive Technical Director Brad Pease of Paladino’s Austin…