Environment

Carnegie Hall is one of a limited but distinguished number of century-old buildings to achieve LEED certification.

Facility manager wants to know the pros and cons of using waterless urinals and eco-friendly toilets in a refurbishing project.

A heightened focus on wellness in facilities highlights the impact of the indoor environment on occupants.

Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin are one step closer to delivering smart windows with a new level of energy efficiency, engineering materials that allow windows to let in light without transferring heat and, conversely, to block light while allowing heat transmission.

There is a significant gap between large and small office buildings in achieving sustainability certification, according to the newest Green Building Adoption Index by CBRE Group, Inc. and Maastricht University.

In a rush to find ways to reduce consumption, the city of Beverly Hills, CA is paying $500 to any business that purchases and installs a waterless urinal.

EPA Awards and reference materials highlight how efficient CHP (cogeneration) reduces energy use and pollution.

Reaching a recent milestone, the program is a resource for facility professionals during sustainable renovations.

International Parking Institute Awards of Excellence winners reflect friendlier, more sustainable approaches to parking; winners hail from Las Vegas; Lexington, Ky.; Oklahoma City; Philadelphia; Sacramento, Ca.; Toronto; and Washington, D.C.

This project delivery method aims to maximize all stakeholder expertise and spurs performance-based design.

On September 17, 2015 over 500 industry leaders and important representatives will gather at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, DC to honor the impressive achievements of these award winners.

New research paper looks at the role of sustainable design in maximizing employees' well-being and overall productivity.

The use of technology can help facility managers address a number of issues in the workplace, including everything from life safety to vibration control. Read this issue to find out more.

The planning process can consider these six factors.

The Ben & Jerry’s summer tour is hitting the road, bringing free scoops of ice cream to fans and climate advocates across the country.

Structural factors and upkeep are among the leading items for facility decision-makers to evaluate.

Industry experts plan for future focused on commercial building performance outcomes, increased attention to operations.

As part of a broader sustainability strategy, Honda has deployed wind energy to help power its Russells Point, OH manufacturing facility.

Unwanted furniture does not need to go into a landfill.

GS-42, introduced in 2006, is updated to clarify and streamline requirements.