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  • Tech Giants and Construction Leaders Invest in Startups to Decarbonize Cement

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Meta, Holcim, and other major firms are investing heavily in startups working to reduce carbon emissions in cement production, a critical step for combating climate change. Cement, a key material in concrete, accounts for massive CO2 emissions, and startups like CarbonBuilt, Sublime Systems, Cocoon, and Carbon Limi…

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  • Stockholm’s Wood City: The World’s Largest Wooden Urban Development “Infused with the Serenity of a Forest”

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Swedish developer Annica Anas, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, is leading the creation of the world’s largest wooden city—Wood City—in southern Stockholm. Spanning 2.5 million sq ft, this groundbreaking project will include 7,000 office spaces, 2,000 homes, and an array of restaurants, shops, and public spaces by 2027. Design…

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  • CREtech Announces Winners of the 11th Annual 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs)

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    CREtech Announces Winners and Finalists of the 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs) New York, NY – September 30, 2024 – CREtech, the largest international community of professionals devoted to technological innovation in the real estate sector, is proud to announce the winners and finalists of the 11th Annual 2024 Real Estate Tech Awards (RETAs). These awards recognize the most innovative and transformative companies, leaders, and products in the real estate tech ecosystem. After a rigorous ev…

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  • The Architecture of Technology: Designing Innovative Data Centers

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Data centers, critical for modern digital life, are typically utilitarian, windowless structures. However, some projects are redefining their architecture, merging functionality with aesthetic design. As seen in Kengo Kuma’s Gak Chuncheon data center in South Korea, these facilities are incorporating environmental elem…

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  • Amazon’s Global Real Estate Leader John Schoettler Retires After 23 Years and 65 Million Sq. Ft. Expansion

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  John Schoettler, Amazon’s VP of Global Real Estate & Facilities, will retire at the end of 2024 after 23 years. He played a key role in expanding Amazon’s office space from 1 million to 65 million square feet across 60+ countries. Schoettler’s leadership included navigating the company through significant growth, p…

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  • California’s New Building Code Pushes for Heat Pumps in Commercial Buildings, but Falls Short for Homes

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  California’s updated energy code, effective January 2026, promotes the use of electric heat pumps in new commercial and residential buildings, aiming to reduce carbon emissions. However, the code omits incentives for homeowners to replace broken air conditioners with heat pumps, a missed opportunity for existing homes….

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  • Flexible, High-End Offices: Redefining Workspaces Post-Pandemic

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  The demand for high-quality, flexible office spaces is reshaping the post-pandemic workplace. Developers are focusing on creating sustainable, amenity-rich environments to attract tenants and employees. Companies like Derwent and KPF are leading this shift with flexible, lifestyle-driven workspaces designed to meet mod…

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  • Greystar Expands into Infrastructure Investment with Focus on Green Energy and Digitalization

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Greystar, one of the world’s largest rental housing companies, is diversifying into infrastructure investment, targeting sectors like renewable energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure. The strategy, led by Michael Hoverman, aims to integrate investments in areas such as hydrogen power, EV charging stations, …

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  • Smarter AC Systems Could Help Relieve Grid Pressure

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Startups like Parity are optimizing HVAC systems in large buildings to reduce energy use and shift demand during peak times. By automating energy adjustments, Parity helps buildings cut energy consumption by up to 30% and reduces grid strain during heatwaves, benefiting utilities and building owners alike. This technol…

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  • AI-Driven Data Center Emissions Expected to Triple by 2030: Morgan Stanley Report

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Morgan Stanley projects U.S. data center carbon emissions will triple by 2030, driven by AI advancements. The report forecasts 2.5 billion metric tons of emissions annually, with 60% linked to energy use and the rest from construction and materials. AI is fueling rapid data center expansion, contributing to a jump in carbo…

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