Tag: Climate Change
Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 Proposes Energy-Saving Investments In Buildings
A compromise to President Biden’s Build Back Better, the new act would make historic energy-saving investments in buildings, industry, and transportation.
Insight Into The World Trade Center’s Weather Station
Facility executives are turning to microclimate measurements outside their facility to optimize facility operations and energy efficiency.
Student Circular Economy Solutions Win Wege Prize 2022
Five students from Rwanda and United Arab Emirates collaborated to win 1st Prize and $30,000 with innovative organic pesticide-fertilizer to replace chemical products.
NIBS Partnership To Develop Risk Mitigation Roadmap
The roadmap will help Americans and the nation’s built environment manage risk to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.
Student Competition Offers Sustainability Solutions For 2022
Five finalist teams from four continents will advance in pursuit of the Wege Prize 2022, a global competition for circular economy solutions.
Biden-Harris Administration Introduces Low-Carbon Construction Initiative
The White House's new Buy Clean Task Force will focus on using U.S.-made, low-carbon materials in federal construction projects.
$10M Donation To ULI Will Help Promote Sustainability In Real Estate
Real estate executive Randall Lewis' donation—the largest in Urban Land Institute history—will support efforts to make the built environment more sustainable.
ASHRAE Addresses Climate Change Solutions At UN’s COP26
A COP26 side event hosted by Architecture 2030 and ASHRAE highlighted growing building stock, consensus-based standards, and building industry involvement
8 New Real Estate Leaders Align With ULI Net Zero Goal
Together, these real estate companies represent over 2,400 buildings, more than 849 million square feet, and over $397 billion in assets under management.
Virtual Exhibition Features Sustainable Projects From Around The World
Build Better Now, a virtual reality online exhibition, showcases urgent role buildings and cities can play as a solution to climate crisis.
ULI Foundation Receives $1M Gift To Help Decarbonize Cities
A $1 million donation will support the Urban Land Institute's efforts to combat climate change by pushing cities and building owners to reduce their carbon emissions to zero.
15 Cities, Counties Join LEED Government Leadership Program
USGBC LEED certification helps cities and counties accelerate progress on climate change, resilience, and social equity challenges.
Meeting Carbon Emissions Goals For Buildings
Here are three ways CRE owners and operators find compliance opportunities amidst increasing regulatory requirements.
20 Companies Around The World Join The Climate Pledge
A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Building Electrification Technology Roadmap: The Path To Zero Carbon
A first-of-its-kind study from the New Buildings Institute provides a comprehensive analysis of electric technologies that can displace fossil fuels in buildings.
Survey Shows Bipartisan Support For Stronger Energy-Saving Standards
As President Biden unveils new efforts to tackle the climate crisis, ACEEE’s Wendy Koch reviews a survey that shows broad bipartisan support for energy efficiency measures.
Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change
Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.
Top 10 Sustainability Topics For Real Estate in 2021
The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report.
Sentosa Golf Club Named “World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility”
Singapore’s premier club wins big again at the 7th annual World Golf Awards, unveils environmental documentary film.
Energy Bill Includes Significant Measures To Improve Efficiency
The U.S. House has passed an energy innovation bill that would make key strides to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
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.
Watch Now! AI In Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities
View this free video webinar and find out why AI is coming for the facilities management industry, and how you can use and control it.
[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings
Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.