MIPIM 2019: Takeaways for Global Real Estate
In mid-March, stok had the pleasure of traveling to the South of France for a real estate conference like none other: MIPIM, which is acclaimed as the world’s largest and leading property-related trade show. Along with the annual event
Earth Day 2019: The Power of Collective Impact
Earth day is not only about bringing light to environmental issues, but about bringing action. Small individual steps can make big impact, especially when part of a daily routine, and our collective efforts can contribute to solutions
Stok’s Social Media Guide: Instagram Accounts You Should Be Following
We’re stoked to be back on Instagram to share an inside look at life at stok. To celebrate our return, we asked our team to share some of their favorite Instagram accounts. Whether you’re looking for sustainable living tips
MATERIALIZE Event Series: Top Takeaways for Healthier Material Selection Across Sectors
No matter your role in a building project – whether a manufacturer, specifier, architect, designer, owner, engineer, or contractor – you’re likely somehow involved in materials selection. This wide range of stakeholders
Addressing Embodied Carbon: FAQ
If you want to reduce your real estate’s carbon footprint, you should care about embodied carbon. Whether you’re pursuing the ILFI’s recently-launched Zero Carbon Certification or creating your own framework, addressing…
Opportunity Zones: Opportunities for Sustainable Development
Introduced in 2018 with an expiring benefit already in 2019, Opportunity Zones (OZs) will continue to commandeer more and more cocktail hour discussions in the real estate world through the end of this year and beyond. Countless
More Than a Green Wall: The Science Behind Biophilic Design
What do you think of when you hear the term “biophilic design?” While green walls, daylight, or a view of nature likely come to mind, these are only a sliver of the many attributes that make up this concept. Biophilic design is
Women’s History Month: Pursuing Gender Equality in the Workplace
March is Women’s History Month, which makes for a perfect time to commemorate the contributions and achievements of extraordinary women in the workplace. In stok’s pursuit of boldly catalyzing a socially equitable world, we
Net Zero Carbon: A Quick Plug for All-Electric Buildings
Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how
Sustainability Programming for Portfolio-Level Impact
In 2018, more than 90% of CEOs agreed that sustainability is key to the success of their company. This may partially stem from the finding that a staggering 86% of Americans expect companies to take action on social and