Sustainability
Sun-Powered Utah Community Raises the Bar
When complete in 2020, Soleil Lofts will incorporate the largest solar-powered battery storage network at a multifamily property in the U.S.
Join Us in NYC as We Honor Our 2019 Award Winners
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and networking with high-level industry insiders, as well as a keynote speech from John O’Donnell, CEO of the Michaels Organization. Tickets are now available!
AMLI Report: Most Renters Worry About Climate Change
The company’s annual survey also found that Millennial residents are the most willing to pay for green features.
Top States for Green Multifamily Certification
A new report from the U.S. Green Building Council found that LEED certification for single and multifamily homes has grown significantly in the past two years.
How Rising Temperatures Impact Real Estate
The Urban Land Institute’s latest report details the effects, statistics and mitigation strategies of rising temperatures throughout the U.S.
Q&A: Sustainable Operations Practices From FirstService Residential
Kelly Dougherty, director of energy management at FS Energy, explains how the company handles expenses and maximizes operating budgets to enhance building efficiencies.
5 LEED-ing Multifamily Projects in CA
Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego hold the top spots for LEED-certified multifamily properties in California through the past 12 months.
Energesco, FCP Invest in Energy Efficiency at The Woods at Addison
The project is partially financed through a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Housing Affordability Program.
Optima Kierland: An Oasis in Arizona’s Desert
Optima President David Hovey Jr. presents the pilot project of Phoenix’s newly adopted International Green Construction Code. The four-tower development is underway in Scottsdale.
Freddie Mac Offering New Green Mortgage Bonds for Investors
The KG-Deals will be securitized by loans in the Green Advantage program, with the first offering of about $475 million set for marketing next week.