Energy use is the single largest operating expense in commercial real estate, devouring up to one-third of a building’s operating budget. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting costs represent 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill. The final expense of non-energy efficient lighting is far more, though, once you add in higher cooling costs, increased burden on your HVAC system, and wasted lamp life. Advanced Control’s commercial lighting control systems can help you increase your building’s energy efficiency and lower your energy costs while decreasing your environmental footprint. Continue reading “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” »
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You Have a LEED Certified Building…But Are You Still Wasting Energy?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the internationally recognized green building program, is transforming construction and building design by providing a way to recognize buildings that incorporate green principles. Since LEED green building standards were first put into place thirteen years ago, the green building movement has really taken off. More than 50,000 commercial LEED projects and over 34,000 home units have been LEED certified since the program’s inception, with another 1.7 million square feet being LEED certified daily. But does LEED certification mean that your building is no longer wasting energy? Continue reading “You Have a LEED Certified Building…But Are You Still Wasting Energy?” »
Florida Town Recognized for Green Building Endeavors
Boynton Beach recently received national recognition for its green building efforts, winning the title of “Multi-Family Project of the Year” for its Seabourn Cove apartment complex. The award, part of the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Green Awards, was presented in recognition of Seabourn Cove’s contribution to “Greening the American Dream”. The 23-acre Seabourn Cove complex, with 456 units, is the one of the largest multifamily projects to receive that title; it is also the first in the U.S. to achieve gold level in the Home Innovation NGBS Green Certification Program. Continue reading “Florida Town Recognized for Green Building Endeavors” »
600 Brickell First LEED Platinum-Certified Building in South Florida
The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum certification to developer Foram Group for their building at Brickell World Plaza, making 600 Brickell the First LEED Platinum-Certified Building in South Florida. The 600,000-square-foot 40-story building sets a new international standard for sustainability and connectivity in office development. Designed by the global architecture group RTKL, the mixed-use commercial tower in the heart of Miami’s financial district was awarded LEED Platinum designation in the core and shell category, specific to new construction. Continue reading “600 Brickell First LEED Platinum-Certified Building in South Florida” »
MiaGreen Expo & Conference Recap
MiaGreen Expo & Conference, the leading Green trade, professional, and educational convention for the Southeast Florida, Latin American, and Caribbean markets, took Miami by storm earlier this month. Known as “The Green Convention of the Americas,” the expo combined intensive educational programs, networking situations, and the marketing opportunities of a major trade show into an amazing two-day experience in beautiful Miami Beach. Event categories included Green Building & Remodeling, Renewables – highlighting Solar, Clean Technologies, and Water and Air Sustainable Solutions. A new industry profile, Machinery, Equipment, and Tools serving the aforementioned categories, was introduced this year. Continue reading “MiaGreen Expo & Conference Recap” »