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Lighting, TechnologyL-Prize Update: Prototype Phase OpenDecember 19, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh The second stage of the United States Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize (or L-Prize) competition opened on Jun. 30, 2022. The intent to submit deadline is Jan. 13, 2023, with the final submission deadline being May [...]
Environmental Sustainability, Lighting, TechnologyL-Prize Concept Phase ConcludesMarch 8, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh The first stage of the United States Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize (or L-Prize) competition concluded on Feb. 3, 2022. Four groups were awarded $20,000 each for their Solid-State Lighting (SSL) design concepts [...]
Healthy Buildings, Medical OfficeMedical Offices in COVIDFebruary 7, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Medical offices have faced enormous challenges through the COVID-19 Pandemic. While many office buildings were forced to shut down due to health concerns, medical offices remained open to help deal with the ongoing pande [...]
AdvocacyAdvocacy Days: Following UpJanuary 24, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Advocacy days are key events that allow individuals and shared interest groups to lobby legislators directly. Associations, non-profits, businesses, and concerned citizens use them to let their representatives hear their [...]
Advocacy, PreparednessAdvocacy Days: Executing Your EventJanuary 17, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Advocacy days are key events that allow individuals and shared interest groups to lobby legislators directly. Associations, non-profits, businesses, and concerned citizens use them to let their representatives hear their [...]
AdvocacyAdvocacy Days: PlanningJanuary 10, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Advocacy days are key events that allow individuals and shared interest groups to lobby legislators directly. Associations, non-profits, businesses, and concerned citizens use them to let their representatives hear their [...]
AdvocacyCommunity Improvement Districts and CRE: Beautification and Other BenefitsNovember 15, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Community Improvement Districts, or CIDs, are a way for commercial entities like businesses, buildings, and other groups to improve their areas without waiting on government action. CIDs go by many names: Business Improv [...]
Environmental Sustainability, Financial ManagementWays to Save: Sustainability ResourcesOctober 25, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Sustainability is an important and tangible concern for everyone involved in buildings, from the owners and staff down to the tenants themselves. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, a [...]
Environmental Sustainability, LightingWays to Save: LightingOctober 13, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the mightiest light house to the tiniest tech room, lighting is integral to the work we do. Lights provide visibility, comfort, and safety, but lighting costs can be a massive drain on building budgets. Light [...]