Redefining Communities With Adaptive Reuse
March 4, 2025 • Ella Krygiel, BOMA International As the world of architecture evolves, two trends are taking center stage: adaptive reuse and community-centric design. Both approaches emphasize sustainability, resilience and a deep…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Industrial Developments
February 26, 2025 • Ella Krygiel, BOMA International The ROI derived from sustainability initiatives has become a central focus in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, with notable global advancements…
Read MoreThe Essentials: Elements of High-Performance Buildings – Part 2 (July 2023)
High performance in commercial assets is a complex and multifaceted undertaking, dependent on such considerations as goals, budgets and the project at hand. But at its core, performance is a…
Read MoreHealth and the Productivity Factor in a Post-Pandemic World
By Brenna Walraven, BOMA Fellow, CPM, RPA, and Simon Turner Evidence of humankind’s long-standing battle against infectious diseases traces back thousands of years. There have been about 20 known pandemics…
Read MoreSupercharge Your Sustainability Efforts
By: Jessica Bates Imagine a future filled with sleek, highly efficient buildings, utilizing the latest innovative equipment and software designed to improve our lives and coexist with the natural world.…
Read MoreProtecting Properties from Problems with Hazardous Materials and Waste
By Sarah L. Denton, PG, CHG, CEM Although more often associated with large-scale industrial or manufacturing operations, numerous small businesses that occupy commercial and light-industrial buildings also use hazardous materials…
Read MorePrivate, Public Sectors Join Forces for Workable Climate Initiatives
By John Salustri The need for collaboration between commercial real estate and municipal leaders in the creation of green best practices was a major focal point of one in-depth educational…
Read MoreOptimizing Energy Performance: Going Beyond No-and Low-Cost Solutions
BY DEB CLOUTIER, CRE Optimizing energy performance in your office building starts with no- and low-cost strategies to reduce energy consumption. Deploying occupancy sensors, adjusting temperature setpoints, upgrading lighting to…
Read MoreGrey Water Rising
BY JOSH RICHARDS Water efficiency at commercial properties often takes a back seat to larger-budget sustainability goals like energy conservation and indoor air quality. That is changing, however, as the…
Read MoreGreen Walls: A Growing Trend
By Courtney C. McKay, CAE You may have noticed that some office walls are looking a little greener than usual these days. Though they go by different names – living…
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