Mar 16, 2017 | Articles
The 2015 Green Building Adoption Index is CBRE’s annual comprehensive review of the growth of green research and building certifications in the 30 largest U.S. office markets.
Tracking the growth of both EPA ENERGY STAR® and USGBC LEED® certifications, this study is the first ever to accurately measure the rise of these important environmental recognitions in the commercial real estate market. The analysis develops both national and individual statistics with supporting narrative examinations of each market, allowing comparisons between marketplaces. Additionally, this year’s green research study examines building performance by various size categories, providing further analytical detail to this increasingly important market phenomena.
The project was accomplished by a research team from Maastricht University, supported by CBRE market research as well as EPA ENERGY STAR and USGBC LEED data.
Download the 2015 National Green Building Adoption Index at CBRE
Mar 10, 2017 | Events
Brenna Walraven will be co-chairing the Realcomm 2017 5th Annual Sustainability Executive High-Performance Smart Building Symposium, June 13th – 15th.
Realcomm 2017 will be held in San Diego, CA, a region that is one of the most diverse and dynamic in the country. Recognized as one of the leading high-tech hubs in the U.S., San Diego’s innovative economy is anchored by established life science, communications, cleantech and software industries fueled by a collaborative culture and sophisticated support systems focused on commercializing research and growing entrepreneurial, knowledge-based companies. Our close proximity to many successful tech firms allows unprecedented access to amazing speakers and visionaries from this region on topics such as: Cybersecurity, Next Generation Workplace Design and Strategy; Comprehensive Information Management Solutions; and Smart, Connected, High Performance, Energy Efficient, Sustainable, and Intelligent Buildings and Campuses.
The Realcomm | IBcon Expo floor will feature more than 150 leading technology solutions providers, giving attendees access to representatives who will share solutions specific to our industry. Dynamic Education Programs, Solution Provider Expo, LIVE Interviews, Tech Briefings and Tours, Networking – these are just a few of the many things that keep Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Institutional and Government IT, Facilities, Energy, Sustainability and HR Professionals coming back to Realcomm year after year!!
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Mar 6, 2017 | Articles
Climate change may seem like a complicated issue, but it’s actually simple if you understand five key facts, according to Edward Maibach, director of the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University.
They are: 1. It’s real. 2. It’s us. 3. Scientists agree. 4. It’s bad. And: 5. There’s hope.
Read more on this at CNN.com (link).
