R-Zero Wins “Most Disruptive Technology” at Data Center World 2025 Innovation Challenge
At this year’s Data Center World, where the industry’s most transformative technologies took center stage, R-Zero earned top honors in the Innovation Challenge, with our high-efficiency filtration solution recognized as the “Most Disruptive Technology.” This award is a testament to our commitment of advancing building performance: driving down HVAC energy consumption and elevating air quality […]
BACnet Gateway Explainer
Overview: Real-Time Occupancy Intelligence That Drives Energy Savings The R-Zero BACnet Gateway enables real-time HVAC optimization by translating sensor-level occupancy data into actionable building control signals—directly within your existing BMS. This is the key enabler of our “data-only” optimization strategy, delivering energy savings with no construction, no IT headaches, and no disruption to tenant comfort. […]
Why Data-Driven Decisions Are Transforming Commercial Real Estate Management
In the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, staying ahead means embracing innovation, especially when it comes to managing space, energy, and operational costs. While traditional methods for managing buildings relied on manual tracking, guesswork, and rough estimates, today’s landscape demands more precise, data-driven approaches. This shift is not only necessary to meet evolving tenant expectations […]
Understanding LL97 and Its Impact on NYC Commercial Real Estate
New York City’s Local Law 97 (LL97) represents one of the most ambitious steps toward achieving the city’s sustainability goals. Enacted as part of the Climate Mobilization Act, LL97 imposes strict carbon emission caps on buildings over 25,000 square feet. This law targets the biggest source of city emissions—buildings, which make up about half of […]
The evolution of workplace experience and design: 4 trends shaping the future of office spaces in 2024
As workplace standards evolve, office design must adapt to new expectations around hybrid work and sustainability. JLL’s recent U.S. and Canada Design Trends and Cost Guide highlights key shifts shaping the future of office spaces. Workplace experience trend 1: Human-led design Workspaces are being reimagined to support both collaborative and focused work. The emphasis is […]
Embracing the Future of Buildings with BOMA’s 2024 Office Standard
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Office Standard is a strategic tool that empowers property managers, owners, and tenants to navigate the complexities of the commercial real estate market. Used to compute the floor area in and around office buildings and updated to reflect the changing needs of the CRE market, the BOMA Office […]
Route to Energy-Efficient Buildings: Occupant-Count Demand Control Ventilation
Using live occupancy sensor data to monitor, measure, and exact control over building HVAC systems in real-time, while also optimizing energy performance and occupant comfort is on the rise as a method to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. By implementing occupant-count demand control ventilation (ODCV), organizations can identify opportunities to optimize ventilation across crowded […]
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launches New Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Healthcare
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new initiatives focused on reducing carbon emissions and preparing for climate-related challenges in the healthcare sector. A recent analysis by the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health reveals that less than 1 in 5 business leaders feel fully prepared to address long-term, […]
Trends Driving Corporate Climate Strategies in 2024
Research firm Verdantix recently published a study surveying 353 global decision-makers, across 38 countries, on the key trends shaping their corporate climate change strategies in 2024. Currently, net zero targets cover a majority (92%) of global GDP. According to the study, prioritizing compliance, seeking competitive advantage, and aligning with stakeholder requirements are the top three […]
Celebrating Earth Day, Today and Everyday
We are proud to celebrate Earth Day, today and everyday, in our mission of preparing today’s buildings to meet tomorrow’s challenges. Historically, achieving a balance between building user comfort and experience resulted in increased energy consumption and cost, presenting a significant trade-off for building owners and operators aiming for efficiency and sustainability. R-Zero solutions remove […]
3 Strategies to Cut Energy and Operating Costs
If you missed R-Zero’s recent webinar on strategies to cut down on energy and operating costs, here’s a quick recap that covers our three main strategies for measuring, optimizing, and restructuring your building for maximum savings. Energy Usage in Buildings Commercial buildings spend a significant amount of money on energy, but the usage depends on […]
What is “Sick Building Syndrome?”
Overview of Sick Building Syndrome Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used describe a condition where occupants of a building experience a range of symptoms, with no clear identifiable cause. These symptoms typically occur when spending time within an affected building, and typically improve upon leaving. Sick Building Syndrome shouldn’t be confused with Building […]
How CANOPY is Creating a Healthy Return to Its Coworking Communities
Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, San Francisco was arguably the coworking capital of the U.S. In 2018, the city had more coworking spaces per capita than any other major city in the country. In San Francisco’s ecosystem of tech startups, entrepreneurs and creatives, coworking spaces have in recent years served as a preferred […]
