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Innovation in an industry often comes from outsiders who aren’t burdened with old ideas: Chris Hill CPA, CMA is such a person… “I didn’t grow up building houses,” he says. “I got in late. I don’t have a lot of those old ideas.” Hill was a sponge, however, educating himself about high-performance building methods, STEP Code, and Passive House standards. At the same time, he studied to become a chartered accountant, an invaluable skill set when working with clients to keep cost overruns down. #constructioninnovation #passivehouse #disruptiveinnovation

Our very own Sarah Chipchase recently shared her expertise with the Yorkshire Post on the opportunities offered by the retrofitting of existing buildings in the race to net zero. As the UK government and private businesses work to meet ambitious 2050 sustainability targets, net zero is becoming an ever more prominent consideration within the built environment. Sarah discusses how designs for new commercial builds are increasingly taking a performance in operation approach to meet sustainability targets, citing Wellington Place in #Leeds as a pioneering example. However, Sarah argues, focus on older non-residential buildings has not followed at the same pace and therefore retrofitting to make them more energy efficient for the future, as well as to meet new industry and workplace trends, is now key. Thanks to The Yorkshire Post for including Sarah’s views. To read more, click here: https://bit.ly/3Z3ErSf #RidgeLeeds #retrofitting #sustainabledevelopment #netzero

The Project Compass is an exclent tool to scope out what is important to the developement team and set project goals.

How can we deliver sustainable homes that are supported by future fit, resilient infrastructure? Meet Mandy. Mandy’s core values revolve around sustainability, harmony, and family. She believes in the importance of preserving the environment for her children and strives to make responsible choices. Though Mandy aspired to building an eco-friendly, sustainable home, limited government subsidies available made the option unfeasible financially. In addition, the home they resolved to building is in a new community that is lacking appropriate infrastructure.  Connectivity is key in new communities - liveability is reliant on strategically linked infrastructure.  Not only does this ensure that residents will live in supported communities but also enables environmentally beneficial practices. Advancing our adaptability to a rapidly changing climate requires feasibly prioritising sustainable construction, building materials, and design practices.  At Urbis, we look beyond the brief. We apply considered, strategic and holistic thinking to projects of all sizes. Our sustainability, infrastructure, policy, design, and planning experts ensure that achieving a better future for all is at the core of every project.  To read more of our thoughts around the housing crisis and our recommendations to government, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gxaFR5gZ Brenton Reynolds, Graham McCabe, Caroline Tomiczek, Nathan Stribley #cityshaper #housingcrisis 

On April 10, six regional sustainable building communities in California united to form the US Green Building Council California, marking a significant step in the evolution of green building movements from grassroots efforts to broader, more impactful coalitions. This new entity aims to serve as a centralized point for engagement, further amplifying the impact of sustainable building practices across the state. The growth of similar hubs across the country, like the Building Energy Exchange in NYC and The Building Innovation Hub in D.C., highlights an increasing trend towards collaborative, impactful sustainability initiatives. How is your organization contributing to sustainable building initiatives? Let’s discuss innovative ways to drive change in our communities! #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Planon #SmartBuildings #RealEstateSolutions

A pleasure to do these CPD events on carbon and mass timber. So important that the leasing community also have the knowledge transfer from clients and design teams to be able to explain sometimes complex issues around carbon. Not least because tenant buy-in and behaviours are critical in using these hyper- efficient buildings optimally. We’ll be sharing more on our push for a Green Lease in coming weeks. #sustainabledevelopment #masstimber

I know this is going to sound indescribably dorky, but I love our Project Compass tool. It's a really elegant, fun way to organize all the factors that can be part of a project's performance strategy—and of understanding how less obvious considerations, like biophilic design elements and community engagement interweave with those power and water goals. Like all good tools, I think it probably reveals more about the people working with it than anything—so in the hands of a passionate, insightful leader (like, say, Beth Lavelle), it's a glorious discovery tool! (see, I warned you... dorky!) #designforhumans #sustainabledesign

🌆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗨𝗦 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀! Explore how sustainable building practices can be the key to transforming major US megacities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. This article, written by Catherine L., dives into how sustainable approaches can tackle socioeconomic disparities, congestion, and environmental issues👇🏼 #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #PositiveChange #megacities

Owning real estate should be more than simply collecting rent. At CC&L we view our stewardship extends beyond this and it is great to see our real estate team and iconic waffle tower recognized for achieving Zero Carbon Building – Performance Standard™ certification as featured in this Globe and Mail article. How do your real estate holdings align to your values?