Built environment

Tynt Technologies Closes 2023 with Successful Seed Round, Partnerships, and Growth

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Stanford University, Helio (wireless carrier), Privacy, Traction, CFO, Reversibility, Business development, Growth, KOMPAS, Built environment, Flex, RME, Cassette tape

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tynt Technologies, Inc., the developer of the first-ever blackout dynamic ultra-energy-efficient window, enters 2024 on the heels of a year full of significant growth underscored by a successful seed round, world-class partnerships, breakthrough technology developments, and leadership additions.

Key Points: 
  • In 2023, Tynt closed a $7.1 million Seed II led by KOMPAS.
  • Showcased at the NREL Industry Growth Forum, this was the first time a full blackout dynamic window has been shown.
  • "Last year was a serious turning point for Tynt Technologies," said Ameen K. Saafir , CEO and co-founder of Tynt.
  • "This is an incredibly exciting time to join Tynt Technologies," said Crystal Petersen, VP of Business Development.

UL Solutions Launches Program to Help the Firestop Industry Improve System Recommendations and Build Confidence in Their Evaluations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Judgement, Built environment, Firestop, Engineering, Inspection

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the new UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program. This program is intended to help manufacturers of fire-stopping products innovate and improve the equipment and system recommendations they make for customers while increasing confidence in their services.

Key Points: 
  • UL Solutions' new Technical Evaluation Developer Program aims to improve training and quality of technical recommendation processes that guide decisions regarding the installation of fire-stopping products and systems.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the new UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program.
  • This program is intended to help manufacturers of fire-stopping products innovate and improve the equipment and system recommendations they make for customers while increasing confidence in their services.
  • UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program helps manufacturers and their engineers demonstrate their expertise to enhance confidence in these recommendations among code authorities and quality professionals," said Johnfroe.

UL Solutions Launches Program to Help the Firestop Industry Improve System Recommendations and Build Confidence in Their Evaluations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Judgement, Built environment, Firestop, Engineering, Inspection

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the new UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program. This program is intended to help manufacturers of fire-stopping products innovate and improve the equipment and system recommendations they make for customers while increasing confidence in their services.

Key Points: 
  • UL Solutions' new Technical Evaluation Developer Program aims to improve training and quality of technical recommendation processes that guide decisions regarding the installation of fire-stopping products and systems.
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, announced the new UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program.
  • This program is intended to help manufacturers of fire-stopping products innovate and improve the equipment and system recommendations they make for customers while increasing confidence in their services.
  • UL Solutions Technical Evaluation Developer Program helps manufacturers and their engineers demonstrate their expertise to enhance confidence in these recommendations among code authorities and quality professionals," said Johnfroe.

Study: Global circularity still in decline despite circular economy 'megatrend'

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Employment, Heart, Sustainability, Policy, Partnership, Built environment, Workforce, Organization, Data analysis, Renewable energy

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Deloitte and Circle Economy Foundation released the Circularity Gap Report 2024, finding the vast majority of extracted materials entering the economy are virgin, with the share of secondary materials declining steadily since the Circularity Gap Report began in 2018. The report identifies three main areas where reforms can help accelerate progress toward the circular economy: policy, finance, and employment.

Key Points: 
  • The circular economy is projected to help reduce emissions by 40%, generate nearly 2 million jobs, and become a US$2-3 billion market in the coming years.
  • The report identifies three main areas where reforms can help accelerate progress toward the circular economy: policy, finance, and employment.
  • Through our relationship with Circle Economy Consulting and Circle Economy Foundation we'll bring insights from the Circularity Gap Reports directly to businesses to unlock value.
  • In joining forces, Deloitte and Circle Economy Consulting will help actualize circular economy principles by empowering clients to take charge of their circular performance," says Marc de Wit, Managing Director of Circle Economy Consulting.

Weyerhaeuser Announces Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Cloud, Habitat, Habitat for Humanity, Partnership, Housing, Built environment, Wood, Renewable energy

SEATTLE, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced the Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge to encourage new and creative home-building solutions using sustainable wood products. The challenge will task six U.S.-based Habitat affiliates with designing innovative uses of wood products that increase equitable access to affordable homes and demonstrate sustainability or resiliency. Each selected affiliate will receive $15,000 from Weyerhaeuser to implement the design idea.

Key Points: 
  • Six U.S. Habitat affiliates to participate in a design and build challenge using sustainable wood products that increase access to affordable, high-quality homes
    SEATTLE, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced the Habitat for Humanity Innovation Challenge to encourage new and creative home-building solutions using sustainable wood products.
  • Weyerhaeuser and Habitat are longtime partners with a shared commitment to supporting communities by creating greater access to affordable and sustainable homes.
  • A key component of the innovation challenge is the design and implementation of ideas in the built environment.
  • Habitat affiliates selected to participate in the challenge include:
    Habitat for Humanity Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)
    Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills (Manhattan, Kansas)
    New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (New Orleans, Louisiana)
    Genesee County Habitat for Humanity (Flint, Michigan)
    Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity (St.

ClearVue and LuxWall to Collaborate on Zero Window™ Aimed at Achieving Operational Net Zero for Buildings

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
ASX, CPV, SHGC, Vacuum, Glass, PV, Heat, Partnership, Skylab, Built environment, Carbon, Climate change, Conference, LEED, American Institute, Architecture, Gamer, VIG, Renewable energy

YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ClearVue Technologies Limited (ASX: CPV) (ClearVue) and LuxWall, Inc. (LuxWall), signed a collaboration agreement to develop and commercialize a window designed to support net zero building operation by combining ClearVue's photovoltaic solar energy-generating glazing with LuxWall's advanced vacuum insulated glazing (VIG). The resulting solution, Zero Window™, is expected to deliver lower heating and cooling costs through its outstanding insulation properties, and significantly offset building energy requirements by providing on-site renewable energy generation. The Zero Window™ will drive down building energy requirements and building negative carbon impacts, thereby setting the stage for net zero building operation.

Key Points: 
  • The Zero Window™ will drive down building energy requirements and building negative carbon impacts, thereby setting the stage for net zero building operation.
  • ClearVue technology can further enhance thermal performance and provide clean on-site energy supporting sustainability initiatives," says Martin Deil, Global CEO, ClearVue Technologies.
  • The Zero Window will truly be a net zero focused window, reducing operational carbon through both thermal insulation and energy generation," continues Deil.
  • The PV VIGU or Zero Window™ will empower architects and builders to design a sustainable future.

Holcim’s ECOCycle® technology named ‘Circularity Lighthouse’ by McKinsey & World Economic Forum

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Built environment, CO2, Built, Recycling, Lighthouse, Research, McKinsey & Company, Holcim, Lumber

Holcim recognized for innovative and scalable ECOCycle® technology, building new from old

Key Points: 
  • Holcim recognized for innovative and scalable ECOCycle® technology, building new from old
    Holcim’s ECOCycle® circular technology has been named a “Circularity Lighthouse in the Built Environment”, in a joint initiative between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum announced at this year’s annual meeting in Davos.
  • Circularity in the built environment has the potential to reduce upfront carbon emissions by up to 75%, according to McKinsey research.
  • With our advanced recycling of construction demolition materials, we can already reduce by up to 40% the CO2 footprint of cement.
  • Building new from old, Holcim recycled nearly 7 million tons of construction demolition materials during 2022 into new building solutions.

Green Badger Team Expands Sustainability Impact with New Board Positions

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
DNA, Software as a service, Curriculum, Built environment, Pathway, GBU, Organization, Management

SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Badger , the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, today announced two team members are extending their sustainability roles outside the company through recent appointments to Board of Directors positions for nonprofit organizations.

Key Points: 
  • SAVANNAH, Ga., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Badger , the leading SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, today announced two team members are extending their sustainability roles outside the company through recent appointments to Board of Directors positions for nonprofit organizations.
  • Beyond simplifying sustainable construction within the industry, Green Badger is proud to help other organizations pursue similar environmentally responsible goals.
  • "It's simply who we are and part of our DNA," Tommy Linstroth, Green Badger Founder and CEO, said today.
  • Green Badger's Customer Acquisition and Education Manager Kristin Brubaker has taken a seat on the Board of Directors for Green Building United (GBU), a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that fosters transformative impact in Greater Philadelphia and Delaware through green building education and advocacy.

HqO Adds Symbiosy, a Smart Office Solution Developed by HB Reavis, to the Portfolio to Transform Real Estate Experience

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Entrepreneurship, Data management, HB, Partnership, Workplace, Built environment, Acquisition, HB Reavis, REX, Internet of things

The transaction comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of its Series D funding of over $50 million, along with the much-anticipated launch of the HqO Real Estate Experience (REX) Platform, the first end-to-end experience solution built around the customer.

Key Points: 
  • The transaction comes on the heels of the company’s recent announcement of its Series D funding of over $50 million, along with the much-anticipated launch of the HqO Real Estate Experience (REX) Platform, the first end-to-end experience solution built around the customer.
  • HqO will continue to power HB Reavis’ portfolio of workspaces and support its growing global customer base through this strategic partnership.
  • “Adding Symbiosy to the HqO family is the perfect fit with our vision to put people and their experiences of space at the center of the real estate industry.
  • “During HB Reavis’ 30 years of experience in real estate, our people-centric approach focused on well-being has proven to generate the most value for real estate businesses and people.

NACDD Welcomes New VP of The Center for Advancing Healthy Communities

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Obesity, Food, Policy, Health equity, Partnership, Social justice, DPP, University, Public, CDC, Built environment, National Association, Health promotion, Marketing, Tobacco, Nursing

ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is pleased to announce that Ali Jaglowski , MSH has joined the Association as Vice President of the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is pleased to announce that Ali Jaglowski , MSH has joined the Association as Vice President of the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities.
  • "We are excited to have Ali bring her public health, policy, and community engagement expertise to the NACDD team," said CEO John W. Robitscher .
  • "Her passion for health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and wellness, along with her experience as a longtime NACDD content expert across several projects will be such an asset to both the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities , and the Association as a whole."
  • "I am so thrilled to continue my work in public health and community engagement in this new capacity at NACDD," Jaglowski added.