Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Paladino's Next Chapter - We're Joining Buro Happold!
By Tom Paladino
We are excited to announce the next chapter of Paladino and Company. We're now part of Buro Happold, a global engineering firm that operates in 26 locations worldwide, including several in the U.S. This is an exciting step for Paladino because…
Important Takeaways from ASHRAE Standard 209
We recently covered ways to rethink your approach to modeling building performance in the Abundance Blog post, You May Want to Rethink Your Energy Model. In that post, we talked about using energy modeling as a design tool, and ASHRAE…
You May Want to Rethink Your Energy Model
It must be said that not all energy models are created equal. This post explores the ways you can use your LEED energy model for more than just compliance. By instead focusing on performance, cost-effective energy conservation measures, and energy…
How the Paladino Team Makes the Most of Pandemic Downtime
Through all the ups and downs that the Coronavirus pandemic has bestowed upon us, one thing has remained certain: limiting interactions and staying home is a powerful intervention that helps contain the virus and reduce transmission rates! As a team,…
UPDATE: COVID-READINESS CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
For many architects, tenants, developers, and building owners, COVID-19 has required a rapid onboarding to the wellness dimension of sustainability. Whether you know the difference between WELL and Fitwel, have experience implementing corporate wellness programs, or understand the value proposition…
Here’s Some Good Environmental News
In these uncertain times, we take pleasure in sharing good news and victories, no matter how big or small. Today, we are sharing five positive environmental news articles that we hope that you'll enjoy, too! 1. After 116 Years, Volkswagen’s Zwickau…
COVID Readiness: IWBI and USGBC Seek to Help Businesses Quantify Risk
The United States has been through various stages of shutdowns and social distancing practices in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At present, our cities and economy are stutter-stepping into the new normal, trying to re-open without causing more harm than…
Why It's Worth Investing in an Eco-Charrette
Making the Case for Eco-Charrettes There’s broad agreement across architectural, engineering, and contractor disciplines that an eco-charrette is a critical early step in a successful CRE project. This understanding isn’t always so universal among the owners and developers who pay…
Landscapes of Power: The Power of Choice
By Brad Pease
Our national landscapes are rapidly changing. Through technological advancements in power extraction, our national landscapes are evolving at a quicker rate than ever. And our power to influence the type of development has never been stronger. We just need to…
Self-preservation in the age of climate change
There is a sweeping federal climate change report drafted by 13 federal agencies, which concludes that Americans are feeling the effects of climate change today. With the recent flooding in the Houston area (thanks to Harvey), we don’t have to…