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The Increasing Popularity of Net-Zero Energy Buildings

Eco-Office Gals

In an ideal world of eco-thusiasts, all buildings would run on totally green power, creating no carbon footprint whatsoever. Unfortunately, the majority of homes, offices, and other buildings still run on electricity from the grid, natural gas, and the like.

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Is working from home really more energy efficient?

Eco-Office Gals

Of course, the most energy efficient form of lighting is daylight. When not in use, of course. 4) Create a home office. Everyone works differently, but setting up a home office could help contractors to save some energy throughout the year. Once you’re in your nice new home office, give yourself work hours.

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Dave Cairns SVP of CBRE |Unlocking Urban Potential: Repurposing Office Spaces for Sustainable Development

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I’m working on my home office today. I have an office that’s about 15 minutes away, a regular business office. So I really do think that remote work will make downtown environments more about living and less about working will, of course, still occur there. They’re locals. And look at yourself.

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