Carbon12, from Kaiser Group and Path Architecture, was, at the time of its completion in 2018, the tallest cross-laminated timber (CLT) building in the United States. At 85 feet tall, the development in Portland, Oregon, is an eight-story multifamily residential building and pioneering CLT project. CLT is a very strong and lightweight timber structural material, […]
In January 2017, WashREIT commissioned an energy audit to review current equipment and operations at 1776 G Street, a 270,000 square foot Class B office building originally constructed in 1978. Recommendations from the audit included replacing common area lighting with LED bulbs, installing two VFDs, implementing a more efficient warm-up and cooldown process, reprogramming the […]
The Tower Companies (Tower) initiated real-time energy monitoring as part of an operational energy management strategy across their commercial portfolio in 2012, including at Blair Office Building, a multitenant Class B/C office building built in 1963. By focusing on operational changes for this program, there has been no need for construction, tenant disruption, or large […]
When Akridge acquired a building that was built in 1963, the number one complaint from tenants was regarding the induction units that provided heating. Instead of replacing the systems, building engineers walked through the property and cleaned and retrocommissioned each unit. Building system tune-ups were a lower-cost option than completely replacing the heating units, and […]
Climate change is already threatening ski resorts across the globe, lowering snowfall amounts and shortening ski seasons. In Colorado, ski resorts have taken notice of these risks and strategies for mitigating them by becoming leaders in hotel and resort sustainability. In addition to connecting guests with nature, these resorts are ideal for promoting healthy and […]
At the Sinclair, a historic redevelopment hotel set to open in the summer of 2019, Sinclair Holdings uses numerous innovative technology applications in the hotel room that help guests personalize the room to their preferences and save energy. Instead of traditional alternating current (AC) fixtures, the Sinclair uses PoE technology to bypass electrical infrastructure and […]
Since its inception, Terranea has remained committed to minimizing its environmental footprint by integrating transparent ecofriendly practices throughout the resort, including—but not limited to—those that protect open space, improve wildlife habitats, enhance local water quality, and reduce waste in guest rooms. Today, Terranea occupies only one-quarter of its 102-acre site, allowing guests to enjoy more […]
MGM Resorts International is a global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels, casinos, conference venues, and arenas. One of the company’s recent developments, MGM National Harbor, opened in 2016 as a 3 million-square-foot waterfront resort with a 23-story, 308-room luxury hotel and 50,000 square feet of convention space. For its range […]
Clarion Partners is a U.S. real estate investment manager with over $50 billion in total assets under management, including 55 hotel properties comprising more than 8,000 guest rooms across 25 states. During a renovation program over the past five years that includes upgrades to LEDs across 190 U.S. hotels, installation of in-room thermostats, use of […]
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the world’s largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels with 93 properties totaling 52,000 rooms. Host continually evaluates investments in proven sustainability technologies and collaborates with operators and managers to adopt industry best practices that improve environmental performance and […]