Buildings consume a significant amount of our natural resources and have a wide range of environmental impacts. These environmental concerns are a key driver behind the sustainable design movement.
Tag: Environment
Cal Maritime And JMU Win Virtual Wind Competition
California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University have claimed the top awards in the first virtual Collegiate Wind Competition.
City Of Santa Fe Earns LEED Gold Certification
The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve Gold status under more stringent USGBC LEED v4.1 rating system.
Better Buildings Initiative Partners Save $11B In Energy Costs
The more than 950 public and private sector organizations participating in DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative have saved nearly $11 billion in energy costs.
New LEED Guidance Addresses COVID-19 Reopening Strategies
Four new Safety First Pilot Credits from USGBC outline sustainable best practices for cleaning, workplace re-occupancy, HVAC, and plumbing.
Establishing A Sustainable Carpet Care Program
Establishing a sustainable carpet care program can reassure building occupants that facility managers are working toward a sustainable present and future.
Denver Gets $1M For Community Solar Gardens
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Renewable Energy Challenge grant program has awarded Denver $1 million to support its Renewable Denver Initiative.
EPA Honors 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award Winners
This year's ENERGY STAR Award Winners have demonstrated national leadership in cost-saving energy efficient solutions.
Think Smart About Facility Waste
IoT connected devices can help facility management redefine waste management protocols.
Planned Energy Efficiency, Smart Building Investments Soar
75 percent of organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency and smart buildings, according to Johnson Controls' 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey.
Few Cities Include Robust Clean Energy Policies In Resilience Plans
While many cities are taking steps to increase energy efficiency and renewable power, only one-fifth include such initiatives in their resilience plans, finds a global survey by ACEEE.
Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building
USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED recognizes current leaders committed to more sustainable and resilient buildings, cities, and communities.
PepsiCo To Achieve 100% Renewable Electricity In The U.S.
PepsiCo's efforts in the U.S. will build upon its global progress in switching to renewable electricity in Europe and Mexico.
ASHRAE Breaks Ground On Global HQ Renovation Project
The two-story, 66,700 square-foot building in Peachtree Corners, GA will showcase ASHRAE's best practices and help achieve its vision of a healthy and sustainable environment.
Dynamic Energy Completes Rooftop Solar Project For Wacoal America
The 965 kW system is expected to generate 1.2 million kWhs of electricity annually, avoiding the emission of 935 tons of carbon dioxide per year, while contributing to New Jersey's renewable energy targets.
How Have Companies’ Views On Sustainability Changed?
Over the past decade, more companies have come to realize that sustainability, cost savings, risk aversion, and business growth all go hand in hand.
Mapping Geothermal Potential In NYC
Research into New York City’s geology has produced a geothermal ground source screening tool to assess sites for this energy resource.
R22 Refrigerant Phaseout
The move to ban R-22 refrigerant is nearly complete. What happens next?
Facility Executive | December 2019 Issue
The December 2019 Issue looks at HVAC, smart building technology, and the building envelope. Plus green restrooms and wayfinding with color.
How Biophilic Design Impacts Wellness
Healthcare facilities that use biophilic design principles like installing a circadian lighting system can improve patient outcomes and reduce staff stress.
GBCI Rolls Out ISSP Professional Sustainability Credentials
The ISSP credentials recognize individuals with the skills to foster innovation, transform culture, and embed sustainable practices in organizations and communities globally.
5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
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).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.