Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Commercial interiors are going green in Seattle and the Eastside
Whether you call it a tenant fitout, tenant improvement, or commercial interiors project, every office renovation provides opportunities to incorporate sustainability, resilience, and wellness. Tenants are demanding (and some local governments are incentivizing) that leased premises be built-out in alignment…
Washington State Approves Standards & Incentives to Reduce Building Emissions
Washington state’s greenhouse gas emissions from buildings have jumped by 50-percent over the last 30-years, more than any other source in our state. The catalyst for this is likely the state’s explosive growth, particularly in Western Washington where Seattle and…
Why Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Matter in Real Estate
Real estate owners that don’t have published ESG strategies may be missing a big financial opportunity. A panel discussion at Nareit REIT World 2018 addressed the growing interest and benefits of environment, social, and governance (ESG) criteria for real estate…
Modular Construction for Multifamily Housing Grows Up
Modular construction is a process in which a building is constructed off-site, under controlled conditions. Buildings are produced in “modules” that when put together on-site reflect the design intent and specifications of the architect and developer. We have seen advancements…
Future Proofing Multifamily Housing Amenities for Generation Z
Are multifamily property owners perpetuating an amenities arms race? A panel discussion at the recent Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference made it seem so. The discussion got intentionally silly when property managers rattled off the range of community amenities they have…
Seattle sweetens the deal for Living Buildings with the 2030 Challenge Pilot Program
Two living buildings have been successfully certified in Seattle, with others achieving various petals. And while the Living Future Institute has made impressive strides in educating the real estate community about the importance of its ambitious targets, the market has…