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🌱 The case for retrofitting buildings is growing stronger! 🌱 As we strive towards a sustainable future, retrofitting existing buildings has emerged as a crucial strategy for reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and creating more resilient communities. This insightful article delves into the multifaceted reasons driving the momentum behind retrofit projects in the commercial real estate sector. From environmental imperatives to legal mandates, financial incentives, and social benefits, the arguments for retrofitting buildings are compelling and far-reaching. As the UK sets ambitious targets for achieving net-zero emissions, retrofitting commercial buildings becomes not only a necessity but also a tremendous opportunity for stakeholders across the industry. What are your thoughts on retrofitting buildings as a strategy for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability in built environment ? Read Full Article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gza5mqEp #RetrofittingBuildings #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #NetZero #ClimateAction #RealEstate #EnvironmentalImpact #CommunityResilience

Very encouraging news from the White House today. Having a standard national definition for what constitutes the operations of a Zero Emissions building is an important step towards advancing the design and construction of residential buildings, and will provide a clear path for further reducing emissions across all building types. Earth Advantage is proud to be one of eight building certification programs across the country aligning our work with the new definition in the coming years. #zeroemissions #greenbuilding #sustainablebuildings

I think this is going to be very helpful across the country and across the economy. Building owners can more readily ask for this level of performance, because its now defined. Project teams can work towards common targets. The finance community can use this as a common target level to reward building performance, irrespective of the certification, rating or practices that leads a project to meet the criteria laid out in this definition.

News flash from the White House today. Having a standard national definition for what constitutes the operations of a Zero Emissions building is an important step towards advancing the design and construction of residential buildings, and will provide a clear path for further reducing emissions across all building types. Earth Advantage is proud to be one of eight building certification programs across the country aligning our work with the new definition in the coming years. #zeroemissions #greenbuilding #sustainablebuildings #earthadvantage

🌱 How Modular Construction Supports Green Energy Sustainable living starts with the way we build. Modular construction plays a key role in driving the green energy revolution. Here’s how: Energy Efficiency: Modular homes are not just faster to build—they’re also highly energy-efficient. The shorter construction times reduce the energy needed on-site, and modular homes can easily integrate solar panels and other renewable energy systems from the start. This makes them a perfect choice for reducing your carbon footprint. Eco-Friendly Structures: Modular buildings use sustainable materials and advanced insulation techniques to minimize heat loss and energy waste. The factory-controlled environment ensures less material waste during the construction process, further enhancing their eco-friendly credentials. Green Energy in Urban Developments: In urban areas, modular homes can be equipped with wind and solar power systems, transforming these spaces into self-sustaining units. Modular technology also offers flexibility in design, allowing for better placement of green energy solutions on rooftops and integrated systems. Modular construction isn’t just about building faster—it’s about building better for the environment. Explore how modular homes are reshaping the construction landscape with sustainable, energy-efficient designs that meet modern demands. #GreenBuilding #ModularConstruction #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableLiving #RenewableEnergy

“The approach requires significantly increasing building energy efficiency, reducing onsite building emissions, transforming the grid edge at buildings, and reducing building life cycle emissions – all while prioritizing equity, affordability and resilience,” according to a DOE report. Since #buildings are responsible for 40 percent of global #emissions, institutional and #commercial #facilities play a vital role in achieving that goal, but there are many signs that the U.S. is behind in those efforts. An expert on existing buildings said at a conference a year ago that at the current rate, it will take 60 years to retrofit all current buildings to achieve #decarbonization.  “There are plenty of existing buildings with lots of work to be done on improving their basic #energy #efficiency,” says Alexi Miller, the director of building innovation at New Buildings Institute. Keep reading: https://lnkd.in/e6UUxDB2 Published by: FacilitiesNet/NFMT Author: Dave Lubach

With buildings as a major source of GHG emissions, adopting Building Emission Performance Standards (BEPS) offers an opportunity to drive decarbonization and reimagine urban spaces. Ali Hoss explores the potential of BEPS and their impact in the article below. Ali Hoss, PhD, P.Eng. #Sustainability #CRE #NetZero https://lnkd.in/gmBduBtt

These standards set performance targets, include penalties for non-compliance, and offer various benefits like job creation, reduced energy costs, and enhanced indoor air quality, aiming for long-term sustainability and resilience. Thanks Christina for putting together such an informative blog.

We’re back with Part Two of Christina Rogelio’s blog series about green buildings and building performance! Learn more about how Building Performance Standards (BPS) and Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) can help to better regulate our built environment, where they’re being implemented, and specifics about the policy in Maryland. The full article is on our website along with Part One if you missed it! https://lnkd.in/gSJKEvqn #greenbuildings #sustainability #buildingperformancestandards #environmentalpolicy

Electrifying the entire building stock of a city is no small feat, but the City of Ithaca is making it easier with the use of "digital twins". Using RMI’s Green Upgrade Calculator and Cornell’s Urban Building Energy Model, Ithaca modeled different scenarios to identify costs, environmental benefits, and optimal combinations of building retrofit measures. This gave the City not only the most effective pathway for electrifying its buildings, but also recommendations to help other cities follow in its footsteps. Learn more about how Ithaca is making this happen and its lessons for other cities: https://lnkd.in/gJrKpuJt