Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
How to solve the problem with LEED – Core Values and the PLUS Framework
The real estate industry needs a common vocabulary for sustainability, and LEED has provided that common language for more than twenty years. If you are an architect, developer, or real estate owner/operator who is frustrated with LEED and its promises,…
First Impressions: Introducing Chris Lombardo, Sustainability Analyst
We are proud to announce the newest addition to our Seattle team, Chris Lombardo! Chris has a background in sustainable design and project management, including experience with a variety of third-party certifications including Living Building Challenge, Built Green, Passive House,…
USGBC’s Zero Waste Initiative, TRUE. An interview with Susie Westrup
The most important thing to understand about any certification is that it is a back-check on sustainability efforts. So we encourage our clients to understand their certification options in order to choose the certification that best supports their organization’s broader…