Tag: Sustainability

Better Building

Mitigating Disaster Impacts

As several devastating natural disasters have leveled towns and stalled economies, industry attention returns to smarter building. Construction professionals seek materials that are durable, versatile, and sustainable. An existing concrete product may be the key to better building. Conventional concrete—the go-to material for low- and mid-rise buildings— lacks the combination of compressive strength, tensile strength, […]

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Benchmarking Bonus

NAA Return on Energy

benchmarking, energy, energy management, ENERGY STAR, US EPA, EPA, sustainability, building performance

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Most Sustainable Companies

Yardi Clients Shine

Forbes recently released the 2017 World’s Most Sustainable Companies list. Yardi is proud to acknowledge one client and two partners whose sustainable initiatives earned placement on the list. Toronto-based magazine and research firm Corporate Knights has issued a list of the world’s most sustainable companies since 1995. The list is comprised of companies with market […]

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Affordability Crisis

Toolkit for Development

While the ghosts of the last decade’s housing crisis have (mostly) been put to rest, for many families priced out of their local markets the need for affordable housing remains strong. Like the PC’s infamous “blue screen of death,” the Urban Institute’s map of affordable housing inventory is terrifying to behold. A handful of dark blue swatches in […]

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Pedal Power

Bike Apartments

In bike-friendly Sweden, a new apartment complex includes custom design elements aimed at encouraging residents to ditch cars in favor of pedal power. For many urban apartment dwellers, parking spots and constant traffic severely undercut the benefits of living within the city limits. Sure, public transportation, walking, and cycling are all reasonable alternatives to private […]

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Bentall Kennedy

ROI on Sustainable Assets

Yardi client Bentall Kennedy recently released a report that may change the way that the industry sees sustainable building. Giselle Gagnon, Senior Vice President, Strategic Resources Group explains, “Our team at Bentall Kennedy has long been committed to implementing sustainability practices across our managed property portfolio – for us it demonstrates to our clients and […]

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LEED Losing Favor

New Certifications Gain Ground

United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program may be losing clout as the leader of sustainable building certifications in America. Developers seek alternative certification methods to cut capital costs while keeping buildings green. When JDS Development Group CEO Michael Stern spoke at a recent real estate summit in New […]

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Cabin-Style Dorms

Student Housing

With an eye towards sustainability and passive building principals, University of Colorado Denver’s prefab, cabin-style dorms connect modern architecture with outdoor living. Just outside Denver, Colorado sits a cluster of 14 micro dormitories outfitted with all the essentials necessary for comfortable, environmentally-friendly cabin living. Created in partnership with Outward Bound, the micro dorm project was […]

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Investing in Humanity

Sustainable Investments

Curious about sustainable investments? You’re not alone. Sustainable investments result in better operational performance, improved stock prices, and proven psychological benefits. So why aren’t more advisors talking about it? JP Morgan defines sustainable investments as “investment approaches that enable investors to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into their investment strategies and create positive […]

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Renewable City

Clean Energy for San Diego

As part of its Climate Action Plan, the city of San Diego plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions and shift to 100% renewable energy sources by 2035.

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A Passive Phase

Sustainable construction trend

With the U.S. building sector accounting for 7% of global primary energy consumption, residential and commercial property developers are turning towards modern solutions, like Passive Homes, to increase energy efficiency in new and renovated properties. Big Apple Energy While it might be “the city that never sleeps,” it wouldn’t hurt to turn a light off […]

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Golden Bowl

Levi's Stadium hosts Super Bowl 50

On February 7, 2016, the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will battle it out at Super Bowl 50 in the LEED Gold Certified Levi’s Stadium; one of the nation’s most technologically advanced sporting venues. Three years ago, a thrilling super bowl featuring a rally by the San Francisco 49ers during the second half turned a […]

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Ventas’ Vision

Sustainable Senior Living

REIT Ventas Inc. commits to sustainability efforts aimed at improving building quality and promoting healthier living and care environment.

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Yeloha

Panel-less solar power

The price for photovoltaic cells is plunging, in the last six years it has fallen by at least 50 percent. According to a Gallup poll, 79 percent of Americans expressed the interest for the U.S. to develop more solar power. The product is already growing, accounting for 36 percent of all new electric capacity through […]

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Glorious Green Roofs

Renewable Future

France, the epicenter of style and fashion, has recently dealt a blow to the detractors of solar panels and green roofs by passing legislation that will require all new commercial buildings to feature green roofs. New buildings constructed in French commercial zones will have to be partially covered by either living foliage or solar panels, […]

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