The New Wave of Heat Pumps in Building Decarbonization
At a recent panel discussion during New York Climate Week, executives from some of the most well-known real estate firms, banks, and investment firms were…
Real Estate Loves Community Solar, But Public Perception Is Hampering Growth
Solar energy is having a moment. It’s an industry that has grown significantly over the last decade, with an average annual growth rate of 24…
Tech’s Answer to Age-Old Indoor Temperature Problems
If you have worked in an office for any period of your life, you have likely said to yourself, “Why is it so damn cold…
Architects Are Using Tech to Make Buildings More Sustainable
Do no harm. That is essentially the premise of sustainable architecture. Design buildings that have a minimal impact on the environment. A stunning garden gracing…
Decarbonizing Dirty Buildings Has Become a Real Estate Strategy
Value add investor. That’s what a lot of real estate firms call themselves. The term is used to describe the strategy of buying underperforming buildings…
Building Certification BREEAM to Launch Carbon-Centric Update
The global bid to reach net zero carbon marches on, and building certifications are playing a major role in the process. In the United States…
How European Carbon Reduction Laws Are Affecting U.S. Real Estate
The European Union has committed to making all 27 countries that it governs carbon-free by 2050. That is obviously a lofty goal but the EU…
Canadian Report Highlights Opportunity in Sustainable PropTech
Canada is home to some of real estate’s biggest companies. Brookfield, one of the biggest real estate owners in the world, is based in Toronto.…
EV Charging Poised To Become a Fixture of Future Office Leases
Whether you like them or not, electric vehicles are poised to be a big part of our future. The industry is growing, driven by legislation…
Transformers: A Decarbonization Problem in Disguise
You have heard it before. Our buildings are significant contributors to carbon emissions worldwide. To address this issue, we must implement numerous changes. The primary…