Tag: energy
The opportunity in commercial conversions
When I first started in multifamily, I heard an acronym that I admit I had to look up: NIMBY. Not In My Back Yard....
Consider the emotional benefits of lighting
Have you ever walked down the freezer aisle of a store and found that the cases look a little dark? Then, as you approach,...
What will whole building data reveal?
“Don’t be upset by the results you didn’t get for the work you didn’t do.” --Unknown On January 25, 2024, HUD, the DOE and EPA...
Exploring the energy-water nexus
I am normally not a Dane Cook fan. As far as comedians go, I am more of a George Carlin and Doug Stanhope fan....
Thar’s Gold in Them Thar Dumpsters!
The Department of Energy (DOE) recently hosted a webcast on managing Scope 3 emissions in commercial real estate. The primary discussion was around trash...
Water management is elemental
Since California got a hose-in-the-sky rain this week, it is a good time for us to think about water. Right now, California has loads...
Which is the “worst” is very personal
When it comes to emissions Scopes, which is the worst? I get asked that a lot. I think it is sort of subjective and...
I have learned from my mistakes. I am pretty sure I can repeat them...
In 2016, I was so very excited and honored to arrange and moderate a panel discussion at NMHC’s OPTECH called “Net Zero: Coming Soon...
Sustainability issues to watch in 2024
On Wednesday, January 10, ULI hosted their webcast “ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2024” where they discussed, not emerging trends, but what key things would...