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
EPA Announces First-Ever ENERGY STAR Certified Distilleries
A large distillery consumes as much energy as 7,000 American homes: These eight distilleries are the first to earn EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance.
Do Hotel Guests Care More About IAQ Than Other Amenities?
Ahead of the holidays, a new study from Fellowes highlights the top considerations hotel guests have when selecting accommodations.
Rooftop Solar Reduces Manufacturer’s Energy Bill, Creates Revenue Stream
Astraglass Innovations reduced its annual energy bill by 40% with a rooftop solar system that also created a new revenue stream for the specialty glass manufacturer.
View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar
In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.
Free This Month! Green Finance For Green Building
Each month in 2023, USGBC will offer one free green building education course. For November, the free course provides an overview of green finance.
The Impact Of Ambitious Net Zero Targets In The UK
The UK’s nationwide goal for net-zero by 2050 for buildings and energy efficiency has incentives for success and penalties for non-compliance.
Sustainability Tech Modernizes Today’s Olympics Arenas
Organizers aim to model smart energy use while providing optimal comfort and safety for athletes and spectators at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sustainability In Groundskeeping
A sustainable groundskeeping management plan includes operations and maintenance, soil conditions, water requirements, wildlife, and climate.
USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL
The U.S. Green Building Council’s new Washington, DC headquarters focuses on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency.
Green Cleaning: Back To The Future
Facility management staff need to retrain their green cleaning muscle.
How Real-Time Data Can Reduce Emissions At Retail Operations
Facility executives of retail locations need to balance creating an incredible customer experience while meeting sustainability goals.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools
Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero
Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024
Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster
Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
Facility Executive: October 2023 Issue
The October 2023 issue of Facility Executive explores facility resilience, risk management, the path to net zero, EV adoption, Legionella prevention, and more.
Harnessing The Power Of Onsite Solar
To enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, facility executives should consider implementing onsite solar solutions.
New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
Preparing For A Power Emergency
Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.