02
Nov
2016
Exploring Dynamic New Technologies in Building Construction
Posted On November 2, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

Building technology experts at O.CON: The Office Conference this week in Los Angeles shared some of the latest innovations in construction materials and their value propositions with attendees. Eric Nelson, an architect and energy expert with Nelson Architech GmbH, discussed a new kind of high-performance insulation […]

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10
Aug
2016
Solar Roadways to Become Reality in Missouri along Route 66
Posted On August 10, 2016  By Julie D. Stern  And has 1 Comment

Is the road of the future about to become reality? Perhaps you remember reading about “Smart Solar Roadways” in the fall 2014 issue of Development magazine. Author Nicola Davies, Ph.D., described emerging innovations in technology and engineering that could integrate solar panels with road surfaces, creating […]

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29
Jun
2016
Sustainable Design for Humans
Posted On June 29, 2016  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

In 2013, Delos established the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to administer the WELL standard in late 2014. The IWBI describes the standard as “[marrying] best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research – harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to […]

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11
May
2016
The Growth of Urban Rooftop Farming
Posted On May 11, 2016  By Julie D. Stern  And has No Comment

Farming on urban rooftops is a flourishing trend, as noted in a fall 2015 Development magazine article, “Up on the Roof, Cities Grow Green.” The article describes how rooftop farms in St. Louis, New York and Quebec are bringing new life to commercial buildings. Since then, […]

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05
May
2016
Exploring the Vibrant and Sustainable Ponce City Market
Posted On May 5, 2016  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

A 1920s Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse has taken on new life as a thriving, urban mixed-use development in Midtown Atlanta. Members of the NAIOP National Forums had an exclusive tour of the property and an extensive Q&A with the investment and construction leads from Jamestown, […]

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02
Mar
2016
Sustainable Supply of Freshwater is Critical for Economic Growth
Posted On March 2, 2016  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

California grabbed national attention last year when the state took steps to address the state’s water shortage caused by the continued drought situation. However, maintaining a supply of freshwater for human consumption and use is not unique to California or the West. The debate on a […]

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19
Feb
2016
Developing Leader Spotlight: A Master of Sustainable Development
Posted On February 19, 2016  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

A strong commitment to the commercial real estate industry and environmental stewardship stand out among the many reasons that Jonathan Lachance was selected as a recipient of NAIOP’s 2015 Developing Leaders Award. Lachance, general manager of real estate at Equium Group, has more than 12 years […]

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09
Dec
2015
Building Smart Tech into CRE
Posted On December 9, 2015  By Brielle Scott  And has 1 Comment

Your car pings your smartphone to let you know it’s due for an oil change. Your tablet recognizes that you just walked into LAX and tells you the wait at security is currently 25 minutes. An embedded chip on your shirt alerts you before you drop […]

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04
Dec
2015
Selling Power… to Amazon?
Posted On December 4, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Online retail powerhouse Amazon is doing some shopping of its own – this time for clean electricity generated at a solar farm. The power will be harnessed to support Amazon’s data centers, and the company has announced a goal of using 100 percent renewable energy across […]

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15
Oct
2015
Fortune Favors the Brave
Posted On October 15, 2015  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

Tom Ridge, first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania, took the stage Thursday for the Breakfast General Session Keynote at NAIOP’s Commercial Real Estate Conference 2015. As governor of Pennsylvania — for nine years, six months and five days, […]

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