Proposed Virginia Arena Could Be Greenest In U.S.
To be built in Henrico County, VA, the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena is being planned as a net-zero energy project and is expected to be the greenest arena in the nation.
Los Angeles Luxury Retail District Earns LEED Platinum
Westfield Topanga was repurposed from a former department store space once occupied by Sears. Plus, February's free USGBC course.
Different Ways Proptech Can Drive An Economic Recovery
The upcoming economic recovery will depend on several factors but using technology can help make recovery easier.
ASHRAE Debuts Standards Guide, Redesigned Webpage
The organization is expanding its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sharing the new standards guide and webpage.
UBS Arena Earns LEED Green Building Certification
UBS Arena, home of the NHL's New York Islanders, has been awarded LEED Certified status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
CRE Leaders Anticipate Sustainability Trends For 2023
Penalty-driven regulations, investor expectations, and tenant demands put pressure on the CRE industry to decarbonize.
Can Plants Help Employees Make Fewer Mistakes?
An experiment by a Finnish indoor nature technology company shows employees make 43% fewer mistakes in the presence of plants and biophilic design.
Business Leaders: Climate Change Is A Top Priority
Despite global uncertainty, a majority of organizations increased sustainability investments over the past year, according to a new Deloitte report.
Building Performance Standards: Raising The Bar For Sustainability
In a sustainability checklist, buildings are at the top, and federal, state and local governments are taking action. Here's how to decode and achieve compliance with new policies.
Want To Make Facilities Safe For Employees’ Return To The Office? Improve IAQ.
Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) is among the most critical steps facility managers can take to mitigate employee concerns and maintain a healthy workspace.
Massachusetts Leads Top 10 States For Green Building
2022 was a strong year for LEED certifications as organizations look to LEED to meet ESG goals and commitments to climate action, occupant well-being, and resource efficiency.
New Report Connects Sustainability And Digital Transformation
A 2023 State of Corporate Sustainability Report finds a notable business shift toward integrating sustainability with digital transformation.
Free This Month! LEED Certification Reviews Course
Each month in 2023, USGBC will offer one free green building education course. For January, the free course shares tips on LEED certification reviews.
Charter Next Generation Campus Earns ISCC PLUS Certification
The specialty film producer's Lexington, KY manufacturing campus received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC).
Otis Achieves Zero Waste To Landfill Certification
The South Carolina manufacturing facility is the first in elevator industry to achieve milestone in TRUE program.
How LAX Airport Improved Operations With Smart Parking
Creating an improved customer experience for visitors in a parking garage sets a great first impression of the facility.
Facility Executive: December 2022 Issue
The December 2022 issue focuses on indoor air quality (IAQ), the Internet of Things (IoT), and LED lighting controls, plus the innovative products in our 2003 Solutions section.
Nuclear Fusion: Will It Impact Facility Management?
This major scientific breakthrough proves that scientists can create a clean-energy alternative that can be harnessed for power.
Severe Weather: Protecting Facilities With Technology
How innovative weather technology protects utility providers and supports better emergency response coordination during weather disasters
Sustainability Initiatives For Buildings On The Rise
For most companies, reaching carbon neutrality with their building portfolios ranks high in importance among overall sustainability goals, new survey finds.