By Jennifer Goldberg, SK Collaborative Renovating an existing multifamily building can save energy and dramatically lower tenants’ energy bills, but those benefits often come as an added cost to developers. With rebates amounts of $500-$1,500 per unit for 20%-35% reduction in energy reduction, Georgia Power’s Home...
Many of our clients pursue green building certification to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. For developers and property managers using NGBS Green certification in their real estate portfolio, Home Innovation Research Labs now offers a crosswalk tool that aligns the program’s green building...
Code Issues With Insulation and Air Sealing Most Common Error In Multifamily Construction Multifamily construction is a complex process with many players that can lead to mistakes, but a case study of 30 Georgia projects shows that third party inspections are helping to catch them. SK...
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Have you ever lived in a house with mold or pest issues? Or worked at an office building that got too cold in the winter, even when you put the heat on? With the average American spending 90% of their time indoors, chances are that...
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A new home in the Southeast demonstrates effective strategies for controlling moisture, creating efficiencies, and ensuring comfort By Carl Seville | September 22, 2021 || Article originally posted at Green Building Advisor* (*Must have GBA Prime Membership to access full article). Most of building science tends to have a...
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Did you know? Developers can take advantage of an exciting sustainable building incentive in DeKalb County, Georgia. Under the current county code, residential developments are eligible for up to 100% density bonuses by including access to transit and amenities, mixed income housing, and/or green building...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The safety of our employees, clients, and project teams are our top priorities. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we are taking every precaution to ensure the continued health of our team and those we serve. SK Collaborative...