Sustainability

Dandelion Energy Mainstreams Geothermal Heating in Housing Developments

“We’re repackaging geothermal technology to make it affordable upfront, which has taken eight years so far and will require more time, but we’ve reached that milestone,” says Kathy Hannun,...

Smart Building Adoption Still Limited in Multifamily Sector Despite Industry Momentum

The multifamily industry’s shift toward smart building technology has not matched the widespread marketing narrative. While “smart apartments” are frequently promoted, the actual integration...

Rural Communities Are Leading the Way in the Vertiport Revolution

The aviation industry is on the verge of a transformation that could reshape transportation as significantly as the interstate highway system did in the...

Smart Building Technology Becomes Essential as High-Rise Water Damage Costs Soar

Property managers of luxury multifamily buildings are facing increasing pressure to prevent catastrophic damage from seemingly minor issues like water leaks, according to Dan...

Long-Term Infrastructure Planning Key to Real Estate Success, Says Industry Expert

Real estate developers and property owners need to dramatically extend their infrastructure planning horizons, according to one industry expert who argues that today’s technology...

The Data Revolution in Commercial Real Estate: Why Digital Infrastructure Should Be Treated as an Asset Class

Commercial real estate has long operated under a simple premise: build buildings, lease space, collect rent. But according to Bill Douglas, CEO of OpticWise,...

Urban Energy Storage Emerges as Critical Infrastructure Investment

The race to decarbonize America’s cities has created a new asset class that’s capturing attention from institutional investors—urban energy storage. As renewable energy sources...

Why More Investors Are Turning to Real Estate Investment Advisors

The financial advisory landscape is undergoing a significant shift as high-net-worth investors increasingly seek specialized expertise beyond traditional stock and bond portfolios. This change...

Investors Target Strong Atlanta Submarkets Despite Citywide Rent Drop

While some investors are steering clear of markets showing negative rent growth, one asset management executive argues this broad-brush approach misses crucial submarket distinctions...