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
The Impact Of Ambitious Net Zero Targets In The UK
The UK’s nationwide goal for net-zero by 2050 for buildings and energy efficiency has incentives for success and penalties for non-compliance.
Sustainability Tech Modernizes Today’s Olympics Arenas
Organizers aim to model smart energy use while providing optimal comfort and safety for athletes and spectators at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sustainability In Groundskeeping
A sustainable groundskeeping management plan includes operations and maintenance, soil conditions, water requirements, wildlife, and climate.
USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL
The U.S. Green Building Council’s new Washington, DC headquarters focuses on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency.
Green Cleaning: Back To The Future
Facility management staff need to retrain their green cleaning muscle.
How Real-Time Data Can Reduce Emissions At Retail Operations
Facility executives of retail locations need to balance creating an incredible customer experience while meeting sustainability goals.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools
Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero
Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024
Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster
Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
Facility Executive: October 2023 Issue
The October 2023 issue of Facility Executive explores facility resilience, risk management, the path to net zero, EV adoption, Legionella prevention, and more.
Harnessing The Power Of Onsite Solar
To enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, facility executives should consider implementing onsite solar solutions.
New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Preparing For A Power Emergency
Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.
ESFM Wins IFMA Award For Sustainable Facility Operations
ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped New Jersey medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early.
USGBC Launches Draft LEED v5 For Operations And Maintenance
LEED v5 O+M focuses on setting existing buildings on decarbonization path and addresses equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience
Fast Foamer Technology Revolutionizes Floor Care With 85% Less Water
Starnet Floor Care and Foaming Floors revolutionize carpet maintenance with the earth friendly Fast Foamer Technology, conserving water, enhancing cleanliness, and extending asset lifecycles.
New Commercial Buildings Must Incorporate Sustainability-Minded Approach
Thermal energy storage provides practical benefits in terms of load management and cost reduction, contributes to sustainability goals, and enhances a facility’s overall prestige.
Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability
This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.