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
University Of Arizona Cuts Carbon Footprint With All-Renewable Power
In a partnership with Tucson Electric Power, the campus will obtain all of its grid-based electricity from renewable sources, cutting its greenhouse gas footprint by nearly one-third.
Virtual Building Safety Month Celebration Begins
The International Code Council's 41st annual awareness campaign about building safety features free resources and events for the public.
Walmart Selects View Smart Glass For New Home Office Campus
View smart windows automatically adjust in response to the sun, increase access to natural light, minimize heat and glare, and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Get The Message: Reduce Water Use
In facilities, communicating conservation efforts and results to occupants makes a difference. Plus, water management Q&A.
A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options
For organizations that want sustained improvement in energy performance—and sustained cost savings—EPA recommends energy benchmarking as a first step.
Ericsson Factory In Lewisville, TX Achieves LEED Gold
The design and operation of this 5G Smart Factory, which opened in Spring 2020, is part of Ericsson’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.
President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues
During the Leaders Summit on Climate, George Oliver will address the business community's role in supporting climate action and policy, creating jobs, and economic growth.
Global Real Estate CEOs Plan For The Industry’s Future
From indoor air quality to a lack of flexibility, COVID-19 has exposed how buildings are falling short in providing livable, healthy, and sustainable spaces.
Data Center Trends To Watch In 2021
Uptime Institute has identified factors expected to impact data center facilities management this year and in the future.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 4.0
Version 4.0 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard is the most ambitious and actionable standard yet for safe, circular, responsibly made products.
Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For Earth Day
In preparation for Earth Day, businesses can cut costs and consume energy in more green ways by making a few smart changes with their HVAC systems.
AHRI, Others Petition EPA On HFC Phase Down Rule
Proposed standards will result in an additional half billion tons of CO2 reduction above what already is projected to be achieved by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
$91M GSA Project Will Improve Landmark Buildings’ Energy Efficiency
Part of the National Deep Energy Retrofit program, the U.S. General Services Administration has awarded Johnson Controls the contract to upgrade the buildings' HVAC, lighting, water conservation, and energy management systems.
EPA Honors 206 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Samsung Electronics with a rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
In 2020, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Focused On Green Efforts
With COVID-19 cancelling events, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) took advantage of the downtime.
How Federal R&D Should Expand To Transform Our Buildings
ACEEE’s Dr. Esram testifies that we need federal research and development to quickly retrofit a large share of buildings to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Iron Mountain Data Centers Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
In a virtual tour, the Department of Energy recognized Iron Mountain Data Centers for its commitment to energy efficiency through the Better Buildings Challenge.
Water Conservation Tips for World Water Day
SSC Services for Education (SCC) is sharing water conservation tips and strategies for communities for World Water Day on March 22, 2021.
EPA Announces 2020 ENERGY STAR Certified Manufacturing Plants
These 95 ENERGY STAR certified plants saved nearly $400 million on energy bills — equal to the payroll value of over 8,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Healthy Buildings: Disease-Fighting, Productivity-Boosting Super Structures
Healthy buildings are inherently sustainable, but their green benefits go beyond the power grid to offer wellness to those who live and work within their walls.