In-depth articles and practical guides that explain sustainability, energy performance, and decarbonization concepts in a clear and actionable way.
Learn how a net zero hotel is actually built: measure your baseline, cut energy demand, electrify, add renewables, attack Scope 3, then neutralize only the residue. Understand real timelines, costs, and what SBTi requires. Marriott holds SBTi-validated near-term and long-term targets, committing the company to net zero across its value chain by 2050 and to…
Un operador comercial en Barranquilla vio subir el costo unitario de la energía de $796 a $840,15 por kilovatio hora entre enero y junio de 2026. Esto según el cuadro tarifario de su comercializadora. Sobre ese valor, los usuarios comerciales asumen además una contribución del 20 %, así que la cuenta real supera los $1.000…
Sustainable Restaurant Design in 2026: A Complete Guide for US Operators Sustainable restaurant design starts on the utility bill, not the mission statement. Restaurants use roughly five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings such as offices or stores, and high-volume quick-service restaurants can reach ten times that figure. Guests…
LEED projects in Florida live or die by what happens inside an HVAC system on an August afternoon. Energy modeling buildings turns that uncertainty into measurable data, letting design teams compare options, cut consumption, and prove savings before a single slab gets poured. You might be thinking: “What is energy modeling for buildings”? Energy modeling,…
What happens when buildings continue depending on gas in a rapidly changing energy landscape? As regulations tighten, markets evolve, and electrification accelerates worldwide, developers and asset owners are beginning to rethink the long-term role of fossil fuels in real estate.
Conoce paso a paso cómo obtener la certificación LEED Colombia: registros ante el GBCI, créditos por cumplir, documentación técnica, costos reales, plazos de revisión e incentivos tributarios disponibles para tu proyecto sostenible. Colombia logró una consolidación al ser reconocida como uno de los mercados más dinámicos de construcción sostenible en Latinoamérica. La certificación LEED Colombia…
What happens when sustainability enters a project too late?
This article explores why the decisions made in the earliest stages can shape a building’s value, costs, and performance for decades.
En Colombia, cada vez más promotores, arquitectos y empresas preguntan lo mismo: ¿quién se encarga de que el edificio sea realmente eficiente y no solo tenga buenas intenciones en papel? La respuesta tiene nombre: el consultor de construcción sostenible. No es un certificador ni un interventor de obra. Es el profesional que traduce la sostenibilidad…
Choosing between LEED vs EDGE vs WELL certification is not a branding decision. It is a technical, financial, and strategic call that shapes your building’s performance for decades. All three hold international recognition, but each addresses a different goal. Here is what each one does — and when each one makes sense. 1.This is why…
Florida’s construction sector faces growing pressure to perform. Stricter energy codes, rising insurance costs from climate exposure, and buyers who actively filter for green building certifications Florida projects have shifted sustainability from a differentiator to a baseline expectation. Whether you’re developing a waterfront condo in Miami, a commercial office park in Orlando, or a residential…
