Category: #environment
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$93M Florida Land Deal Underscores Growing Land Banking Trend
BTI Partners, a Florida-based real estate land and development firm, has completed a $93 million acquisition of 3,200 acres in Clay County, Florida. This land will be a master-planned community that blends new housing with parks, trails, schools, and neighborhood amenities supporting the region’s growth and enhancing the quality of life for both current and…
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Beat the Heat with Smart Cooling Hacks to Cut AC Costs
While the majority of homeowners rely on air conditioning and ceiling fans during the summer months, there are additional ways in which you can upgrade your home to maintain a cool environment. Window replacement and installation experts Window Nation compiled their top tips on how to keep your home cool this summer, ranging from small…
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Engineering in Harsh Environments: From Survival to Mastery
The history of engineering is a history of pushing limits. Bridges span rivers once thought impossible to cross, ships traverse the polar seas, and machinery operates kilometers underground or deep beneath the ocean surface. None of this would be possible without the ability to adapt to harsh environments, places where natural or operational conditions actively…
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JCJ Architecture Names Matthew Horn Western MD
JCJ Architecture, a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Matthew Horn, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, as Managing Director of JCJ’s Western Region. In this role, Horn will oversee operations across JCJ’s regional offices in Tulsa, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and San Diego. His appointment follows…
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RMF Engineering Names New Board Member from Boston Office
RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the election of Boston Division Manager Conrad Hertz, PE, to the firm’s Board of Directors— “Conrad leads with purpose and professionalism, and his contributions have resonated across the firm,” said Richard J. Borkowicz, PE, President of RMF. “His election to the Board of Directors is a testament to…
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Prizm by American Lighting Launches Sēnik Rio Fixture
PRIZM Lighting, standing at the forefront of innovation in the lighting industry by developing high-end LED lighting products for a range of applications, introduces the small-profile Sēnik Rio rigid media bar. Available in RGB+3000K with 90+ CRI, it provides linking capabilities and RGBW functionality for maximum flexibility in design and installation. In fact, this new…
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Atlanta Ranks 2nd for LEED Silver Office Space Share
Sustainability is now central to commercial real estate, no longer just a value-add. With tight credit markets, the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient, green buildings have made them an economic necessity — offering strong environmental, financial, and social returns in today’s post-pandemic market. So, to identify the best primary and secondary U.S. markets for green workspaces, we…
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Atlanta Ranks 2nd for LEED Silver Office Space Share
Sustainability is now central to commercial real estate, no longer just a value-add. With tight credit markets, the cost-saving benefits of energy-efficient, green buildings have made them an economic necessity — offering strong environmental, financial, and social returns in today’s post-pandemic market. So, to identify the best primary and secondary U.S. markets for green workspaces, we…
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Fräsch Launches Vibe Tile: New Sustainable Ceiling Option
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Fräsch, a Catalyst Acoustics Group brand specializing in innovative acoustical design and sustainable solutions, has expanded its popular VIBE line with the introduction of VIBE TILE. This drop-in ceiling solution is comprised of Polyethylene Terephthalate Felt (P.E.T.) and is pre-cut to fit into common T-Grid ceiling systems to quickly and easily refresh commercial interiors. Offered in 36 vibrant…
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ASHRAE Backs ‘Cool Skills’ for 2025 World Refrigeration Day
ASHRAE is proud to join organizations, governments, and industry leaders around the world in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 2025 (WRD 2025) on June 26. This year’s theme, “Cool Skills,” highlights the essential competencies and training required to support sustainable, efficient cooling systems that are vital to health, comfort, and modern infrastructure. World Refrigeration Day is an international…