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
Retail Facilities: It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year For Energy Savings
How can retail facility managers address energy issues to make the most of the holidays—with further improvements in the coming year?
CRE Industry Launches World’s First Social Impact Certification
SEAM Certification, a measure of corporate real estate social sustainability, will provide guidance, resources, and certification for achieving positive social impact in the built environment.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Pursues Organics-To-Energy Vision
A $12 million biosolids facility improvement program at the Derry Township Municipal Authority's wastewater treatment facility will expand capacity, increase energy efficiency, boost sustainability.
Addressing Climate Change: Decarbonization Of Existing Buildings
C&W Green Buildings, a proprietary digital software assessment tool from Cushman & Wakefield, identifies custom decarbonization, retrofitting, and cost savings opportunities for existing buildings.
Law Firm Brings Workplace Of The Future To Life
Shearman & Sterling’s recent New York office transformation reflects firm's commitment to people, clients, and the environment.
Clemson University Invests $45M To Support Net Zero Goals
Campus updates aim to reduce the university’s greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2025 and save over $3M a year through the 15-year contract.
Carbon Handprint Can Measure Companies’ Positive Climate Impact
ACEEE shares how a "carbon handprint" more accurately reflects a company’s contributions to climate change by measuring the impact of the use of goods and services it provides.
How Past Innovations In Sustainability Impact The Future Of Facilities
Facility managers can reflect on past trends and breakthroughs in sustainability to see how they will help shape the future of facilities.
Building Retrofits Essential To Battle Energy Costs, Energy Crisis
Building retrofit rates need to triple to meet the goals in the Paris Agreement, asserts research from JLL.
First Airport Terminal In The World Achieves Full WELL Certification
San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 achievement recognizes Boarding Area B facility for enhancing human health, well-being.
LEED v4 Updates To Increase Energy Performance Requirements
To better address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, updates will elevate LEED v4’s requirements for energy performance closer to those of LEED v4.1.
NY Charter School Launches Sustainable Container Program
The charter school program aims to divert 216,000 single-use containers from landfills and reduce 23,689 kg of CO2 emissions.
Business Travelers Prioritize Sustainability When Choosing Hotels
New sustainability survey reveals that 65 percent of European and North American business travel leaders prefer green hotels.
Healthcare Facility Design Connects Nature, Healing
Patient-centric buildings are increasingly important, and the human desire to be near nature plays a vital role in healthcare facility design.
Listen Now: What Will Office Buildings Of The Future Look Like?
This discussion explores how hybrid and remote work, sustainability, and technology will impact buildings of the future.
HVAC Trends Shaping The Industry In 2022
As market conditions and the industry evolve, the future of HVAC remains positive with innovation and strategic planning guiding the way.
Green Operations And Water Features
Water feature technology continues to advance, providing greater conservation of resources, less waste, and more efficient operation.
Restoration And Re-Upholstery
Facility managers can extend contract furniture lifecycles with proper care and re-upholstery.
How Community Solar Can Help Achieve ESG Goals
Community solar uses government programs to incentivize large solar projects which historically required major capital and space investments.
The Benefits Of Sustainable Electrical Systems
Thinking holistically about energy consumption is a key factor in creating more sustainable and efficient electrical systems.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, 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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