Systems Change in Climate Action
When I think about the future of buildings work – and specifically how we fortify and reduce pollution in our existing homes and workplaces – these themes are emerging.
Real Estate
Making the business case for energy efficiency and high-performing buildings is a key part of IMT’s work. From breaking down the most common barriers between landlords and tenants to educating brokers on the value of high-performing buildings and green leasing, IMT tackles the real estate challenges that hinder the implementation of energy-efficiency programs into city and business sustainability strategies.
Interested in accessing IMT tools and resources that explore transformative real estate practices and the results that can follow? Check out our finance and real estate blogs and resources below.
The Latest
How Green Leasing Supports BPS Compliance
In this case study, Dana Robbins Schneider of Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) and Becca Timms of Jamestown share how they use green leasing as a tool to get ahead of BPS compliance.
Lessons Learned from a Returning Green Lease Leader and a New Green Lease Leader
In this case study, we hear from Pure Industrial’s lessons learned as a new 2023 Green Lease Leader and from Ulta Beauty’s continued green leasing legacy as a retail tenant.
Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization (Part 1)
The urgent need to combat climate change has accelerated efforts to electrify and decarbonize buildings, heralding a promising shift towards sustainable energy sources. As society embraces this transformative journey, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential unintended consequences of such endeavors, particularly for frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Historically marginalized and … Continued
Better Buildings for Everyone: Understanding Legal Pathways for Building Performance and Decarbonization
This webinar features Daniel Carpenter-Gold, Jamie Long, and Dani Replogle of the Public Health Law Center speaking about available pathways for jurisdictions to pursue building electrification and decarbonization.
Better Buildings for Everyone: How High-Performance Building Hubs Catalyze Action
Hear from five High-Performance Building Hubs about how they are providing unique and localized support to their building industry to accomplish citywide climate goals.
Better Buildings for Everyone: Implementing Building Performance Standards (BPS)
This first webinar in the series provides details on best practices for BPS, including how to set equitable and inclusive policy that will lead to successful implementation.
Why Consider Developing a High-Performance Building Resource Hub?
Learn about the value of building resource Hubs and what it takes to start one.
We’re Not Putting Enough Stock in Buildings’ Role in the Climate Crisis
This is a wake up call: there’s a deep need right now to address systemic changes within the buildings industry, in order to meet our climate goals.
Mitigating Real Estate Risks through Efficiency: Partnership
This guest blog post from PropertyWorks discusses mitigating real estate risks through energy efficiency and performance-based leasing.