Operations & Technology
Michigan Student Housing Tests Internet Protocol Television
Ann Arbor, Mich.–Education Realty Trust Inc. reports that its test of Internet Protocol Television at the Courtyards near the University of Michigan has been a success.
DOW Introduces ‘Next Generation’ Green Insulation
Environmentally friendly product line is produced without formaldehyde or volatile organic compounds.
LCOR Residential Adds 1,200 Apartments to Its Management Portfolio
LCOR Residential Management landed three new management assignments, increasing the the company’s management portfolio by 1,200 apartment residences.
New Bio-Diverse Tower Designed for Eco-City in China
As part of the Tianjin Eco-City in China, which aims to develop a socially harmonious, environmentally friendly city, a 200 meter-tall mixed-use commercial building has been designed with a bamboo forest in mind.
Nonprofits Create Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program in Chicago
Chicago–The Energy Savers program in Chicago helps multifamily owners make energy-efficiency improvements to their properties and aims to create building jobs.
New Atlanta Multifamily Property Stresses Water Conservation
Atlanta–Enso has unveiled its water-efficiency features, including a cistern for rainwater harvesting, water-efficient plumbing and a saltwater pool.
MyNewPlace’s Mobile Website for Property Marketers
San Francisco—MyNewPlace is offering Mobile Portal, a mobile-optimized website solution for its growing marketing services product line.
IBM to Acquire TRIRIGA
Armonk, N.Y.–IBM has entered a definitive agreement to acquire privately held TRIRIGA, Inc., a Las Vegas-based provider of facility and real estate management software solutions.
Apartments Capitalize on the Trend toward Sustainable Development
The rental housing industry stands to benefit from a number of trends, including the increasing emphasis in urban planning and land-use policy to encourage compact development.