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Carbon emission legislation prompts commercial real estate to innovate

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In response to legislation in New York City, California, Washington, D.C., and other areas, the commercial real estate industry has implemented innovations to boost sustainability. Among the trends embraced by the industry are mass timber, augmented reality, and modular construction.

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Award of Merit Office/Retail/Mised-Use: 555 Greenwich Street

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One of the most sustainable commercial properties in New York City, this 16-story, 270,000-sq-ft tower is designed to exceed local 2030 climate targets for office buildings by more than 45% and meet New York state’s 2050 carbon-neutral targets.

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FITWEL may be the Future of Building Sustainability

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The well being of building occupants is increasingly being described as the number one driver of sustainability. The aims for a sustainable buildings have shifted in the U.S. Today, still in beta, the Center for Active Design, a nonprofit established by then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013, is the operator of FITWEL.

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Commercial greenhouse will top new Whole Foods store in Brooklyn

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Expected to open this fall, the facility will supply produce to nine Whole Foods stores in metro New York City. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Contractors Designers Engineers Retail Centers'

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NYC releases first year-to-year energy performance data on commercial properties

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A new study released by the Mayor’s office shows that New York City is making great strides in identifying energy wasted from its largest source of climate change pollution: its buildings.

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5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities

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Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities

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UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. We are honored to provide a space for today’s visionaries to turn their great ideas into tangible solutions for New York City.”.