Sustainability

The Schoolhouse That Tequila Built

Tequila Komos Schoolhouse, Amatitán, Mexico
Pioneering a new era in sustainability, Tequila Komos unveils its first project built from tequila byproducts: A schoolhouse in Amatitán, Mexico.

Join The 2025 LEED For Cities Certification Cohort

LEED for Cities Certification
Applications are open until February 14 for the 2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort, a component of USGBC’s Local Government Leadership Program.

December’s Free USGBC Course: Electrification For Green Builders

Electrification and Green Building
Each month in 2024, USGBC offers free green building education courses. For December, the free course focuses on electrification for green builders.

Quiz Of The Week: Shocking Facts About Electrical Systems

Facility Executive Quiz Of The Week
Ready to spark up your understanding of the latest electrical trends and best practices for 2024? Dive into this quiz.

Adaptive Reuse: Giving New Life To Old Buildings

Adaptive reuse
Repurposing an existing, underutilized building through adaptive reuse gives it a new lease on life and benefits owners, the environment, and communities.

New York Earmarks $10M To Boost Clean Heating, Cooling Technology For Large Buildings

New York Heating Cooling large buildings
The Clean Heat for All: Packaged Terminal Heat Pump program will provide funding to heating and cooling equipment manufacturers and building owners for product development and demonstrations of cold-climate heat pumps in multifamily, senior living, and hospitality facilities.

The History Of Wool Insulation

Wood Insulation
Wool insulation has been valued for centuries for its ability to trap heat, manage moisture, and provide comfort in varying climates.

How FMs Can Comply With New York Local Law 157

Local Law 157
Facility managers can use LoRaWAN for monitored leak detection and operational improvements to comply with Local Law 157.

Moving Toward Climate-Neutral Data Centers

Climate-Neutral Data Centers
To meet the rising demand for transparent sustainability reporting, data center operators should leverage advanced documentation platforms.

Using Smart Technology To Control Building Energy Use

Smart building systems enable commercial and industrial buildings to get the most out of their energy efficiency upgrades and clean energy equipment. With automated controls and real-time data at their fingertips, smart technologies empower facilities teams to achieve near-term energy savings and prepare for a decarbonized future. Download this white paper to learn how.
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