Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
The Core Green Building Certification: What you need to know
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) recently released a certification option called The Core Green Building Certification (Core), which could be an alternative to LEED for designers and developers who want to back-check sustainability efforts with a third-party certification. Living…
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…
Social Transformation Leads at the Living Future Conference
By Andrew Lee
The 2013 Living Future conference was held recently in Seattle, Paladino’s home city. After three days of hearing from visionary speakers, attending informative workshops, and meeting passionate green champions, I was left with one thought: it’s not about the buildings.…