LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is changing the way buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained & operated.
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Global Green Building Expected To Double By 2018
Strong growth is anticipated globally and in the U.S. green building market, but the nation lags globally in measuring the benefits of building green.
China’s First Green Skyscraper
Sustainable architecture, engineering solutions, and a unique building design come together to make the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China one of the most innovative skyscrapers in the world.
Illinois Is USGBC’s Top State For LEED Green Building
Illinois retained its top national position on USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list for the third year in a row, with 161 LEED certifications representing 3.43 square feet of certified space per resident.
FM Alert: United Nations HQ Wins 2015 Beyond Green™ Award
Top prize in the NIBS Sustainable Buildings Industry Council's 2015 Beyond Green™ High-Performance Building and Community Awards went to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY for its sustainable renovation project.
New GSU College of Law Building Encourages Interaction
With a core mission of nurturing community engagement, student learning, and the demands of a modern legal education, Georgia State University's new College of Law building in downtown Atlanta promotes engagement and collaboration.
Motorized Shades Reflect Well On LEED Gold HQ
Intelligent motor controls and best-in-class RB 500 motorized roller shades helped shape the look of the Hub Group’s new headquarters, located in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook, IL.
Chicago’s Merchandise Mart To Install Distributed Energy Storage Technology
Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart, one of the world's largest commercial buildings and wholesale design centers, will install Johnson Controls' distributed energy storage technology.
Facility Executive | September/October 2015 Issue
This issue takes a comprehensive look at sustainable facilities, including green cleaning, water management, LEED certification, and energy efficiency. Plus, wireless technology and security.
LEED Case Study: 100 Years Young
Energy and water upgrades at San Francisco City Hall are cornerstones of its recent LEED Platinum certification.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces Awards of Excellence Winners
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities has announced the eight winners of its 2015 Awards of Excellence.
LEED Updates Impact This Winter’s De-icers
As of January 2015, LEED has redefined the requirements for LEED-compliant de-icers.
Energy Efficient Solutions Help Carnegie Hall Secure LEED Silver Certification
Carnegie Hall is one of a limited but distinguished number of century-old buildings to achieve LEED certification.
Facility Retrofit: Heat And Glare Control
Located atop the Chicago Sun-Times building and prominent along the Chicago River, this hospitality venue needed to reduce the solar heat impacting inside temperatures, while keeping visual appeal a top priority.
Focus On: Textiles & Fabrics
Several recent textile and fabric product releases are featured in this latest post.
Higher Education Case Study: Campus Capstone
At North Park University in Chicago, a 20 year master plan is capped with an efficient and essential facility.
Lighting Trends: Quality Illumination
Achieving an ideal lighting scenario with LEDs calls for consideration of myriad characteristics.
Building Occupant Satisfaction, Sustainability Link Revealed
New research from DTZ and Kingsley Associates confirms the belief that sustainability impacts how building occupants perceive their workplace.
Facility Retrofit: Convenient Consolidation
At The Merchandise Mart in Chicago, a restroom retrofit zeroed in on efficiency and occupant satisfaction.
Services & Maintenance: Waste Management Strategies
Recycling the volume and variety of materials used in facilities requires planning and communication.
Codes, Standards Developers Align Guidelines To Create Sustainable, High-Performance Buildings
Consistency will benefit the environment, code compliance, facility management professionals, builders, and designers.