Sustainability News

When a new building opens, it is in perfect shape. Yet as the years go on, systems age, and building performance starts degrading. 
 

What sustainability certification do I choose that also helps alleviate my COVID-19 concerns?
 

In 2019, 151 North Franklin became the nation’s first WELL-certified Core & Shell v1 Gold high-rise.
 

Energy prices are at the lowest point in five years – a fact made clear when the price of the U.S. oil benchmark dropped below zero dollars per barrel.
 

Designing solutions for data center clients – whether hyperscale or colocation facilities – requires advanced engineering knowledge.
 

This year marks Earth Day’s 50th anniversary!
 

Monitoring-based commissioning has emerged as a promising solution to uncover and track energy-savings opportunities.
 

Where will embodied carbon go next?
 

As organizations become increasingly aware of the bottom-line value of energy efficiency, carbon mitigation and workplace health and comfort, what options exist for commercial tenant spaces to improve in these areas?
 

Chicago passed an energy benchmarking ordinance in 2013 that requires all commercial and residential buildings over 50,000 square feet to report their whole building energy consumption through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to the city on an annual basis.