Sustainability

Photo by https://deepai.org/   A List of Resources For Those Interested In Climate Change A list of resources for those interested in climate change was recently posted and shared on Linkedin by Brendan Wallace from Fifth Wall. It's the most comprehensive and awesome list of resources for those who are interested in or wish to work on climate change. From job boards, to climate groups,  education, communites and tech, this has it all.   Another great post by Ahmed Fathy on Linkedin offering many resources from the United Nations on sustainability. He has requested this be shared to whomever is interested. I hope you find these...

The Green Build Revolution: Transforming Real Estate with Greener Buildings   Photo by Beesmurf   The Green Build Revolution: Transforming Real Estate with Greener Buildings The green build revolution is transforming the real estate industry, making buildings and homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. From green building standards to green building technologies, green building certification to green building incentives, green building is becoming the norm. In this blog, we will explore all aspects of green building and how it is transforming the real estate market.   Introduction to the Green Build Revolution   The green build revolution is a movement towards building structures that are more energy-efficient, reduce emissions,...

Questions vs Possible Solutions for a Greener Planet & the Latest Market News Questions vs Possible Solutions for a Greener Planet & Latest Market News is about trying to actively find answers to some big problems. I don't know about you, but I'm so tired of people bringing up and/or discussing all the environmental problems the planet faces right now, without at least suggesting some possible solutions. At a recent conference I attended I learned about a new initiative in Barcelona that plans to provide free solar panels to it's population. This is part of a public - private partnership. " Barcelona...

Wake Up Call & Climate Migration Map source: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Wake up call & climate migration tells a visual story of climate urgency. I was recently looking at the drought map of the west coast and the picture is quite alarming. Not only is this part of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat and high temperartures, but without sufficient water, this doesn't bode well for one of North America's primary bread basket. Another alarming sign of trouble is the drought-parched Lake Mead which could leave seven states high and dry. Lake Mead: The devastating impact of drought on America's largest reservoir | I'm not sure how much more...

Ideas For More Sustainable Cities Part 1: Ideas for more sustainable cities was inspired by some interesting initiatives happening around the world. There are many factors to consider when talking about sustainable cities. Things like resilient local food and housing systems, renewable energy and water conservation, smart infrastructure designed to complement nature, are just some of the topics. Around the world, there are some cool initiatives and solutions in the works.  Singapore for example, is Asia’s greenest city. As a small, dense, and resourceless island, it has very little farmable land to grow food.  So for locals, rooftop gardens are a way of...

Homes Sprouting Up Around Farms - The Birth of Agrihoods Homes Sprouting Up Around Farms - The Birth of Agrihoods is about a real estate trend and in my humble opinion, the sustainable future of real estate development.  This past sunday, CBS Sunday Morning, one of my all time favorite shows that I've been watching for over 25 years, featured an inspiring story about "Agrihoods" that is an exemplary example of sustainable real estate development. The piece features Steve Nygren, "The Founder and President of Serenbe, a 1,000-acre sustainable community near Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Serenbe is focused on land preservation, agriculture, energy...