Sustainable design concepts and innovation seek to reduce the negative impacts on the environment, and enhance the health and comfort of building occupants.
Tag: Sustainability
Direct Efficiency Program Helps Airport Meet Energy Goals
With no upfront capital required, a regional airport reduced energy and maintenance costs, improved customer experience and optimized operational safety.
Did You Miss Our Free “The Office Building Of The Future” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how to bring employees back to the office, what the office building of the future looks like, and more.
CFD Drives Design At South Carolina Burn Center At MUSC
Experts from RMF Engineering discuss the benefits of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), an energy modeling system for tackling atypical building challenges.
4 Myths About Sustainable Diesel Solutions
Deploying a diesel solution to meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards offers several practical benefits for different applications.
NBI Releases Decarbonization Code For Existing Buildings
New Buildings Institute's Existing Building Decarbonization Code is a guide to reducing carbon emissions, as well as meeting climate action, public health, and equity goals.
Data Centers Brace For Expanding Sustainability Requirements
Uptime Institute’s 2022 Global Data Center Survey reveals industry's need to achieve meaningful efficiency gains, evolve sustainability reporting practices, and prevent costly outages.
SDG&E To Study Potential Of Hydrogen As Decarbonization Tool
At the UC San Diego campus, San Diego Gas & Electric Company hopes to explore the feasibility of using hydrogen blended gas in common building equipment such as boilers and water heaters.
Did You Miss Our “Achieving Operational Efficiency In An Economic Downturn” Webinar?
View our round-table discussion and learn how can facility managers can achieve operational efficiency when managing complex buildings.
A Closer Look At Sustainability-Focused Biophilic Design
The case for a biophilic design approach that centers on sustainability is strong now and gaining momentum.
Optimizing Hybrid Office Environments The “Smart” Way
With the adoption of hybrid work, organizations need to rethink how they manage facility operations to prevent major inefficiencies that could impact their bottom line.
Aircuity Further Enhances Analytics Platform
MyAircuity can now report against ASHRAE Laboratory Risk Level rating, has expanded reporting capability and strengthened cybersecurity.
AWI, Irving Consumer Products Form Sustainability Partnership
Armstrong World Industries and Irving Consumer Products expect to divert more than 3,500 tons of fiber waste annually from landfill disposal.
The Benefits Of Switching To Green Cleaning
More cleaning companies are focused on creating safer, environmentally-friendly solutions that are more efficient for facility managers.
Power Considerations For Changing Commercial Spaces
The need for creativity in designing work environments is here to stay: Quick and easy access to power in commercial spaces essential.
Why The Refrigerant Matters—For Green HVAC And Much More
Refrigerants can be used strategically to help facility managers reduce energy costs.
How Life Science Companies Can Commit To Carbon Neutrality
See some of the initial considerations facility managers have during zero carbon projects in life sciences facilities.
ABM Gains Microgrid Capabilities With New Acquisition
The company's new acquisition delivers microgrid solutions that support energy reliability and resiliency.
7 Trends Driven By Security And Identity Technology
Digital transformation and modernization are reshaping the security and identity landscape.
The Rooftop Beekeeping Buzz: Why Buildings Are Using Bees To Go Greener
Rooftop-beekeeping can be a simple and tangible way to demonstrate commitment to environmental action, social justice, and good governance.
Microsoft Beijing Campus Cuts Energy Footprint
Working with Johnson Controls, Microsoft was able to achieve energy savings of nearly 30% at its Beijing Campus through continuous retrofitting and optimization.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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