Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
First impressions: Introducing Michelle Diller, Paladino’s new Senior Technical Manager
Our DC office is quickly growing, and our latest addition is Michelle Dusseau Diller, who joined our team as senior technical manager. Michelle’s impressive resume and credentials (her name is followed by PE, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, ENV SP…
Are building operators ready for Seattle’s new building energy efficiency ordinance?
By Dina Belon
On the heels of being named a top city by USGBC for LEED certification, and fifth in the nation for policies and programs advancing energy efficiency, The City of Seattle upped the ante with the signing of a new building…
What’s good with WELL? NAIOP happy hour and WELL introduction at Paladino's office
Paladino is an adamant believer that a sustainable building must also mean a healthy environment for its occupants. That’s why we are excited to host the NAIOP Washington State Chapter on April 4 for a happy hour and an introductory…
Best networking events for real estate in Seattle, DC, San Francisco, and NYC
If you’re like us, you’re always on the hunt for interesting, local networking events. We did our research and found an abundance of events this spring for real estate, construction, and architecture in and around our favorite places: Seattle, Washington DC,…
Not up for debate: The climate change questions the candidates aren’t answering
The first presidential primary debates of this election cycle began on August 6, 2015. We started with 16 republican and three democratic candidates. In the last seven months, the field has narrowed to four republicans and two democrats with solidified…
How can sustainability drive profit and business value for hotels?
By Dina Belon
While the notion that sustainability implies scarcity is dissipating, and more businesses are developing sustainable buildings to avoid waste and increase inefficiency, there’s still a disconnect between sustainability and business performance in the hospitality industry. The number one driver of…
13 ways to build more resilient buildings and communities
We focus on prevention a lot when we talk about sustainability. Common sense sustainability techniques prevent and repair damage to the planet’s natural resources. But as someone once said, there’s no force greater than the force of nature. So while…