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
Moving The Needle
Two major businesses, Walgreens and Life Time, effectively meet and exceed their energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.
Despite Growth, Boston Hospitals Slash Carbon Emissions
New report finds that Boston health facilities cut emissions by 18% from 2011 through 2019, despite serving more patients and expanding healthcare facility space by 10%
ACEEE Announces 2021 Champions of Energy Efficiency In Industry
This year’s Champions of Energy Efficiency in Industry Award winners include six influential experts from government and the private sector.
How LEED Zero Verifies Strategies That Will Help Slow Climate Change
USGBC's LEED Zero creates a platform to help existing buildings move from low environmental impact to no environmental impact.
Personal Health, Climate Crisis Top Priorities For Returning Employees
New report reveals 74% of employees would consider leaving their job if office health and sustainability expectations go unmet.
JLL Unveils Sustainable Operations To Help Companies Meet Climate Goals
Sustainable Operations, a new end-to-end sustainability solution, was developed to help companies configure, launch, and manage portfolio-wide sustainability programs.
Smart Tech For Safe, Productive, And Green Workplace Of The Future
Facilities teams can deliver on what occupants need with effective use of technology.
Synergies Between LEED, WELL Certifications And ESG Programs
When evaluating goals, reference this table that examines the interplay between ESG strategy and the pursuit of LEED, WELL, and WELL Health-Safety Rating.
Aircuity Introduces New “Airside” Energy Dashboard
New ventilation analytics provide insight, down to room level, to measure key areas of energy consumption.
More Charging Options Needed At Work, Say Electric Vehicle Drivers
Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than 538 Statues Of Liberty
New research by Compare the Market reveals the number of times different countries could re-create iconic landmarks based on their daily plastic waste.
7-Eleven Expanding EV Charging Across Locations
By the end of 2022, the retailer plans to install 500 Direct Current Fast Charging ports for electric vehicle drivers at its U.S. and Canada stores.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
The COVID-19 Aftermath: What’s The Impact On Facility Managers?
In the wake of COVID-19, hybrid workplaces may present the best solution for both organizations and employees.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
2021 Green Lease Leaders Announced
Organized by IMT and the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance, this program highlights organizations achieving green lease success.
Park District Offsets Electrical Costs With Rooftop Solar Array
Trane’s Renewable Energy Solutions installed at the Vernon Hills Park District’s maintenance facility produces enough energy to offset 70% of the building’s annual electric usage.
USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19
USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry.
Georgia Tech Earns Living Building Certification For Kendeda Building
Meeting all seven Petals in the Living Building Challenge — Place, Water, Energy, Health + Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty — the Kendeda Building is the first Living Certified building of its scale in the Southeast U.S.