We all need water. Water is essential to the services and industries that businesses in our region provide, and it supports functional, healthy, and enjoyable spaces where people live and...
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It has been twelve years since LEED v4 was introduced, and six years since v4.1 rolled out. On April 28th, 2025, LEED v5 was launched, which includes guides for Existing...
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The 2 Line light rail first opened on the Eastside in April 2024, expanded to Downtown Redmond in May of this year, and expects to connect to Seattle in early...
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Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Seattle, accounting for 62 percent of the city’s total climate pollution (City of Seattle; Seattle 2030 District). The built...
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There are a lot of harmful substances to be aware of these days. Many even sound the same and are easy to confuse: PFAS, PBDEs, PVC… It may feel like...
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Incorporating sustainable landscaping into commercial properties is a powerful way to enhance environmental responsibility while improving aesthetics and reducing long-term costs. Sustainable landscaping emphasizes the use of ecologically sound practices...
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Cutting carbon from complex buildings, aligning shared heating and cooling assets across multiple buildings, and meeting compliance with stringent new codes, electrifying old systems – these are daunting challenges. But...
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Each year, more than 350,000 tons of wood, mostly lumber and pallets, is ground into chips (often referred to as “hog fuel”) and burned as fuel in industrial boilers in...
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The design, construction, and real estate industries are overlooking a golden opportunity to revolutionize sustainability by rethinking commercial interior architecture. While efforts have largely centered on new, ground-up construction, the...
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