Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Let’s discuss the ENERGY STAR Multifamily High-Rise Program
By Brian Walker
The Multifamily Residential Market Economy In a construction market that has been slowly recovering since the end of The Great Recession, multifamily housing has been the brightest star. The demand for rental housing has been on a steady climb since…
Seven lessons learned on commissioning projects
By Brian Walker
Commissioning helps projects achieve greater occupant comfort and satisfaction, higher building energy efficiency, and ensures ease of maintenance for the building engineering staff. Ultimately, commissioning is where the rubber meets the road in terms of building design. Commissioning a building…
How VRF Can Reduce Energy Costs for Building Owners and Tenants
By Brian Walker
Use of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology, already popular in Japan and Europe, is growing in the United States. Developers are using VRF in many types of buildings, including multi-family residential, schools, and office buildings. Because of its efficiency, VRF…