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A sustainable, zero-waste ecosystem, AgWorks at CCA uses fish to fertilize plants, bio-controls in place of pesticides, and solar panels supply energy to power the facility.


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A sustainable, zero-waste ecosystem, AgWorks at CCA uses fish to fertilize plants, bio-controls in place of pesticides, and solar panels supply energy to power the facility.
03/25/2019

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    Latest: Nation’s Largest Public Educational Aquaponics Facility Opens In Pennsylvania - A sustainable, zero-waste ecosystem, AgWorks at CCA uses fish to fertilize plants, bio-controls in place of pesticides, and solar panels supply energy to power the facility.

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    New Facilities Construction

    Nation’s Largest Public Educational Aquaponics Facility Opens In Pennsylvania

    A sustainable, zero-waste ecosystem, AgWorks at CCA uses fish to fertilize plants, bio-controls in place of pesticides, and solar panels supply energy to power the facility.
    Workplace Culture

    One Step Closer To Workplace Wellness

    Whether or not your facility pursues WELL Building Standard certification (now in version 2), there are many steps that can be implemented for improved workplace wellness.
    Energize Denver
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Energize Denver Program Cuts Building Energy Use By 4.5%

    Energize Denver saved $13.5M from 2016 to 2017, and once again saw 90 percent of covered buildings comply with the program.
    HouseZero
    Environment

    Harvard Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind HouseZero Lab And Prototype

    Through its advanced data-driven infrastructure, Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities' HouseZero aims to shift the design and operation of buildings.
    LiveWall Living Walls
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Living Walls Enliven Hospital’s Healing Landscape

    Jersey Shore University Medical Center features two LiveWall Living Walls in the patient-centered design of HOPE Tower, its new outpatient facility.
    Green Building Trends
    Environment

    Global Green Building Trends

    Nearly half of survey respondents expect to make 60% of their construction projects green in the next three years.
    Current by GE Streetlights
    Environment

    California Cities To Save $60M With Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades

    The first of 55,000 Current by GE Streetlights have been installed in an innovative regional program spanning 11 southern California communities.
    biophlic
    Interiors

    Fresh Approach To Nature Hues In The Workplace

    PPG Paints has chosen Night Watch as the 2019 Color of the Year.
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    Environment

    Manufacturers Can Optimize EPDs With New UL Program

    UL has launched a program focused on providing insight into Environmental Product Declarations, including product impact in comparison with the category average or previous product versions.
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    Environment

    USGBC Announces New Initiatives And Updates To LEED

    Several programmatic updates to the LEED green building rating system were announced during the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held last week in Chicago.
    World Toilet Day
    FM Alert

    It’s World Toilet Day!

    The goal of World Toilet Day 2018 is to ensure that everyone has a safe toilet by 2030.
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    Environment

    Smart Buildings Driving U.S. Energy Efficiency Spending

    More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months, finds Johnson Controls' annual survey.
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    Environment

    Applications Open For 2018 Recycling Bins Grant

    Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful mark America Recycles Day with recycling bins grant program for public spaces and facilities.
    active design
    Workplace Culture

    theMART In Chicago Achieves Fitwel Certification

    The Center for Active Design bestowed a Fitwel 2 Star Rating to theMART, an iconic four million square foot Chicago property.
    parking facilities
    Construction & Retrofits

    GBCI’s Parksmart Reaches 100 Registered Parking Facilities

    Building owners and parking operators are rethinking parking structure design and operation to support more sustainable mobility.
    HVAC systems
    HVAC

    Danfoss Names EnVisioneer Of The Year Winners

    Since 2010, Danfoss has recognized North American OEMs, manufacturers, building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end users employing Danfoss products for energy and environmental savings.
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    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Sleep With The Fishes

    It may have cost The Godfather’s Luca Brasi his life to sleep with the fishes, but if you’ve got $50K a night you too can sleep with the fishes... and live to tell about it.
    winter weather damage
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Question Of The Week: How Can I Prepare My Facility For Winter?

    Fall is the ideal time to prepare your facility for winter weather. Routine inspections of your building from roof to foundation now can prevent costly repairs in the future
    code development
    Construction & Retrofits

    2018 International Green Construction Code Released

    A result of collaboration between the International Code Council, U.S. Green Building Council, ASHRAE, and the Illuminating Engineering Society, the new IgCC aims to help governments streamline code development and adoption for improved sustainability around the world.
    wind energy
    Sustainable Solutions & Technologies

    Ohio Cement Plant To Be Powered By Wind Energy

    The Paulding, OH cement plant will be the first LafargeHolcim operation in North America to harness wind energy.
    workplace design
    Interiors

    Investment Firm Invests In Sustainable Workplace Design

    Fir Tree Partners hired Kostow Greenwood Architects for its most recent (sustainable) office upgrade in New York City.
    clean energy
    Environment

    Making Steps Sustainable

    Technology that transforms pedestrian foot traffic into clean energy was demonstrated in four interactive installations across the western U.S.
    Wyndham Hotels
    Environment

    LEED Gold Recertification For Wyndham Hotels & Resorts HQ

    The corporate campus in Parsippany, NJ earned LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors in 2013, and the recent recertification is coupled with an ongoing focus on ENERGY STAR performance.
    candy industry
    Energy Management & Lighting

    How Candy Companies Are Saving Energy

    Many candy companies are taking energy-saving steps to improve their business models and meet their sustainability goals.
    bird friendly
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Milwaukee Bucks Build Bird Friendly Arena

    Designed to earn LEED Silver certification, the NBA team’s new Fiserv Forum features glass that is visible to birds to help prevent collisions.
    sustainable buildings
    FM Alert

    Workers In LEED Green Buildings Are Happier, Healthier, More Productive 

    Healthier, more sustainable buildings give employers a hiring edge to attract best in class talent, according to a new USGBC survey.
    LEED Case Study
    In-Depth Case Studies

    LEED Case Study: Moving Up To LEED Gold

    Chicago’s Richard J. Daley Center’s achieved recertification via the new LEED v4.1 performance path.
    green building
    FM Issue

    Building Envelope Renovations To Enhance Sustainability

    Consider these green building strategies, inside and out, when planning facility upgrades.
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    Renewable Energy Column

    Commissioning Solar PV Systems

    Here are six reasons why these renewable energy systems should undergo the commissioning process before startup.
    diagnostics
    Technology

    Augury And Grundfos Partner On Diagnostics For Facilities

    The AI-based mechanical diagnostics provider and pump and water technology company will provide customers enhanced solutions for reliable, sustainable water usage.
    Acoustics
    Bonus Features

    If A Tree Falls… Environmental Acoustics

    From the innocuous to obnoxious, a multitude of sound sources surrounds many facilities.
    site water management
    Bonus Features

    Site Planning And Stormwater

    Whether building a new facility or expanding, site water management should be an early consideration.
    snow and ice management
    Trends

    Sustainable Winter Management Guidelines

    For snow and ice management, environmental concerns join the long-held focus on cost, efficiency, and safety.
    outside spaces
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Keeping Facility Grounds In Top Shape

    At commercial facilities, well-kept outside spaces are important to employees and visitors alike.
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