As demand grows and climate-change restrictions raise costs, developers are flocking to PACE financing for relief. Source: NYT > Business – Joe Gose
A New Way to Fight Crop Diseases, With a Smartphone
A hand-held device could help farmers identify blighted plants, and perhaps reduce agricultural losses. It’s a like strep test for tomatoes and tubers. Source: NYT > Business – Knvul Sheikh
Stella McCartney Teams Up With LVMH, in Plot Twist in Luxury Wars
The British designer finds a new partner after leaving her former French fashion group, Kering, last year. Source: NYT > Business – Elizabeth Paton and Vanessa Friedman
An #Instaworthy Deal: Reformation, the Fashion Brand, Sells a Majority Stake
Permira’s acquisition of the eco-friendly label underscores a recent shift by private equity firms from high-end to contemporary fashion. Source: NYT > Business – Elizabeth Paton
Square Feet: When Office Buildings Go Beyond Green
The crowded field of third-party certifications has left some wondering which are necessary and which are just marketing gimmicks. Source: NYT > Business – JOE GOSE
Trilobites: What Termites Can Teach Us About Cooling Our Buildings
“We think humans are the best designers, but this is not really true,” a researcher said. Source: NYT > Business – JOANNA KLEIN