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3.25.12 | The demand for office space is declining and the competition for tenants will intensify. This trend for less dedicated space per office worker and more shared and multifunction space increases the value of good interior design, as does the need for appropriate products. However, the risk of bad interior design increases geometrically. With higher space density, issues such as acoustics, speech privacy, visual privacy, lighting, temperature, and IAQ can kill productivity. This requires a greater attention to detail.
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1.23.12 | A survey of healthcare facilities professions was conducted throughout 2010-2011 by the Corporate Realty, Design & Management Institute in partnership with the Healthcare Institute of IFMA. The survey found that progress and efficiency are being impeded by apprehension about new technology performance, the proliferation of green washing by manufacturers and service providers, and buying decisions based on first cost. Facilities mangers who can see through the mist, however, are realizing significant efficiencies and savings.
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9.19.11 | Even a dead cat will bounce if it’s dropped from a high enough altitude, referring to a short-term recovery in a long-term decline. Let’s explore this phenomenon and see if it applies to office buildings. Looking at recent changes and their impact on the design, construction and operation of office buildings, maybe we can discover how they will alter the relationship between building owners and their tenants, the types of deals being made, and types of buildings tenants are seeking.
A&D Firms >>, Business and Finance >>, Green to Gold >>
3.21.11 | While most of us take part in one or more recycling efforts, much of the materials you put in a recycling bin may end up in a landfill. Current single-stream collection models increase recycling rates, but reduce or produce negative total cost saving for re-use. This article suggests steps that can be taken to produce more cost-benefits through recycling.
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10.18.10 | A recent survey published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that many Americans have no idea of how to go about saving energy in the most effective way. Savvy managers, however, are finding out that using technology is better than trimming costs through small behavior changes. And, up to 50% savings can be realized.
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LEED EBOM is the USGBC’s fastest growing product because it gives savvy building owners a competitive advantage. It’s a common misconception among tenants, real estate brokers and building owners that LEED EBOM Certification guarantees LEED CI certification. But, there is little overlap between the two Rating Systems – they are structured differently.
3.8.10 | Every day I get a Google Alert on green leases. I dutifully read them and then click on the various twits, blogs and websites listed in the alert. Sometimes there will be a well researched nugget. The typical article, however, is riddled with misconceptions, faulty assumptions, and over-simplification of the leasing process. Far too often, the authors do not grasp real estate economics or common building operating practices.
11.2.09 | In what may be an ironic twist, the financial carnage that has swept over our economy is creating an opportunity for savvy A&E firms to finally breakthrough when pitching the value of energy efficiency and sustainability. An alarming number of office buildings are being foreclosed upon or being voluntarily returned to their lenders. At the same time opportunity investors are raising capital to acquire real estate assets with significant upside potential.
10.19.09 | Those involved in office interiors projects should start paying very close attention to the discussion revolving around “green leasing.” The Model Green Lease that was written by a national task force is showing signs of becoming the game changer originally envisioned.
7.20.09 | Buyers began queuing up following a workshop at Greenbuild 2008 on Model Green Lease when the project’s task force chairman, Alan Whitson, announced an unbiased, green lease was also being written. It required patience, however, as the task force took the first half of ’09 to complete the Model Green Lease. Now, the reward is here. This new lease document takes the green building movement from the issues of recycled content and low-VOC paints and sealants to the economic center of commercial real estate: the lease agreement between the landlord and tenant.
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