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
Has COVID-19 Opened Up A New World Of Remote Work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote working as the digital world is finally at a stage where it can support technology like virtual meetings.
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.
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.
Carpet America Recovery Effort Releases 2019 Annual Report
Progress was made in carpet recycling rates and technological advances.
2020 Green Lease Leaders Announced
A program of the Institute for Market Transformation and the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance, Green Lease Leaders recognizes landlords and tenants who take action toward sustainable leasing terms.
USGBC Emergency Pilot Credit Addresses Green Cleaning And COVID-19
USGBC has introduced a new pilot credit in the LEED green building rating system to support facilities as they work to respond to COVID-19 through sustainable, healthy practices.
IFMA Foundation Introduces Facility Management Scholarship For Sustainability
The Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional Scholarship is open to young facility management professionals. Applications are due by June 30, 2020.
Did You Miss “The Business Case For Smart Waste Technology” Webinar?
View this free video webinar as we discuss the advantages for using smart technology to better manage your waste operation.
Discover Energy And Cost Savings With A Pump System Evaluation
By re-evaluating current pump systems and implementing more energy-efficient solutions, companies can generate long-term savings without sacrificing reliability.
AIA Honors Building Designs With Its COTE Top Ten Awards
This annual award from AIA recognizes building projects that integrate high design with advanced performance in 10 key areas.
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.
USGBC Launches Global Economic Recovery Strategy
USGBC has outlined a path for how healthy places and LEED will support recovery efforts as businesses, governments, and communities prepare for a post-pandemic world.
BREEAM USA In-Use Version 6 Update Includes Focus On Resilience
The first update since the program was launched in 2016, this includes new criteria for the BRE's Commercial program (BREEAM USA In-Use V6 Commercial).
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.
Avocado Green Mattress Repurposes Factory To Make Face Masks
Organic mattress maker refocuses part of the cut and sew department at its Los Angeles factory to produce face masks in light of COVID-19 mask shortage.
Chesapeake College Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
The DOE recognized the Better Buildings partner for reducing energy usage at its Maryland campus by 24% since 2011.
Four Ways Toward A New Energy Economy
A new report from the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) identifies policy approaches to accelerate renewable energy growth.
Corporate Headquarters Case Study: New Year, New Space
Ten years in the making, a modern headquarters facility for a Breese, IL construction firm takes shape.
Phipps Achieves Highest BREEAM USA In-Use Rating
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) facility at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been certified using the BREEAM USA In-Use standard for existing buildings.
Think Smart About Facility Waste
IoT connected devices can help facility management redefine waste management protocols.
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).
[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.