Private, 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…
Read MoreGoing Green Without a Certification
By Katherine M. Noonan, Esq. A number of complex and thorough certifications are available to brand a commercial property as a green building, but for a variety of reasons, countless…
Read MoreEngineering Sustainability
BY P. MARC FISCHER, BOMA FELLOW, CCIM, CPM, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE, RPA Building owners and operators embrace sustainability on two levels. First, there’s the “big picture” perspective, which is often…
Read MoreBuilding the Business Case for Green
BY JOHN SALUSTRI We all want to save the planet, and the commercial real estate industry has made great strides in reducing energy use and creating a “greener” built environment.…
Read MoreInvesting in Your Building Through ESG
BY JOHN SALUSTRI Times of crisis shine a spotlight on how businesses are impacting their employees, customers and communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic (still a very present concern as of…
Read MoreThe Future of Urban Development: Distinctive Identity and Responsive Governance
August 13, 2024 – Ella Krygiel Cities have undergone rapid changes in the wake of the pandemic, the rise in remote work and unprecedented vacancies. Through the lens of commercial…
Read MoreGoing Green: Green Leasing Updates
BY Katherine M. Noonan, ESQ. BOMA International has published a model lease guide for more than 30 years. In 2005, BOMA revised the model lease form to address sustainability issues…
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