New HVAC practices, technology helping to make even the biggest of buildings more energy-efficient In the pursuit of a more sustainable future, the commercial building sector is undergoing a ...

Older commercial buildings are architectural treasures, offering a glimpse into the past while serving modern needs. Beneath their historic charm, however, often lie outdated plumbing systems, which ...

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the leader in ...

Retrofitting old buildings or quickly adding traditional solar panels cannot keep pace with the current rate of urbanisation.

Buildings account for approximately 30% of global energy consumption and 26% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. In cities like Toronto, Boston, New ...

Governments and utilities have thrown billions of dollars into incentives for switching buildings from gas to electricity, but here’s the harsh reality: In dense urban areas with thousands of ...

If a heat wave hit Melbourne and the power blacked out, most apartment buildings would bake, with indoor temperatures ...

Their buildings echo with empty offices, their borrowing costs have soared, and now owners of buildings in cities across the U.S. are facing a new tax on their carbon emissions. Cities are toughening ...

“While the focus has often been on new construction and cutting-edge green technologies, New York City’s existing buildings hold immense potential for environmental improvement.” Buildings in Inwood, ...

The New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) has released "Retrofitting Buildings for Flood Risk," a comprehensive guide for New York City owners of buildings in flood zones. Part of the city’s ...

The numbers couldn't be starker when it comes to retrofitting buildings: Private equity firm Clearbell’s retrofit of The Kodak in Midtown produced about 240 kilograms of carbon per square metre.