Buildings consume a significant amount of our natural resources and have a wide range of environmental impacts. These environmental concerns are a key driver behind the sustainable design movement.
Tag: Environment
School Cuts Carbon Footprint With Roof Restoration, Rooftop Solar, Carport Project
In Somerset, NJ, The Center School reduced its carbon footprint and serves as a positive example of environmental stewardship to its students and the community.
Is Seattle Home To The World’s Greenest Senior Living Community?
Aegis Living Lake Union is registered to achieve international green status with Living Building Challenge Petal Certification through the International Living Future Institute.
Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022 Proposes Energy-Saving Investments In Buildings
A compromise to President Biden’s Build Back Better, the new act would make historic energy-saving investments in buildings, industry, and transportation.
How Hoboken Is Expanding Its EV Charging Infrastructure, At No Cost
Thanks to a collaboration with Volta, Hoboken, NJ will offer accessible public electric vehicle charging, subsidized by 25 advertising-enabled EV charging stations.
ASHRAE Commits To Broad Building Decarbonization
The organization outlined new initiatives that aim to reduce the built community’s negative impacts on the environment.
Vermont Phases Out Fluorescent Tubes In Favor Of LEDs
ACEEE explores how a Vermont policy to phase out most fluorescent tube lights in favor of LEDs is a guide for other states to reduce energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions, and mercury pollution.
Meijer Invests In Wind Energy, Moves Closer To Carbon Emission Goals
The wind energy center represents a major contribution to retailer's renewable energy portfolio, expected to begin producing energy by end of the year.
Supreme Court Blocks EPA From Regulating Power Plant Emissions
The Supreme Court ruled that only Congress can set regulations to limit carbon emissions from existing powers plants.
Insight Into The World Trade Center’s Weather Station
Facility executives are turning to microclimate measurements outside their facility to optimize facility operations and energy efficiency.
Honeywell Debuts Carbon Energy Management Software
The company’s new innovation helps buildings measure progress on their sustainability goals, and optimize their carbon and energy footprints.
Student Circular Economy Solutions Win Wege Prize 2022
Five students from Rwanda and United Arab Emirates collaborated to win 1st Prize and $30,000 with innovative organic pesticide-fertilizer to replace chemical products.
Returning Employees Want More Environmentally Friendly Workplaces
Amid the heightened war for talent, workers want employers to make eco-friendly practices a priority, according to a new Essity survey.
Altitude Control Technology Installed At NAU Student-Athlete Facility
Athletes on Northern Arizona University's nationally ranked cross-country team will benefit from a new controlled altitude training environment.
MassArt Completes Energy, Water Efficiency Project
New equipment and control systems installed by Ameresco are expected to save the Massachusetts College Of Arts And Design up to $436,385 per year.
EPA Names Top 25 Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings
Los Angeles, Washington DC, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Dallas make top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
Omni Logistics Unveils 100% Renewable Energy-Powered HQ
Omni Logistics' new Dallas, TX headquarters is a further step toward the company's commitment to achieve net zero carbon by 2040.
Better Buildings Participants Realize More Than $15B In Energy Savings
New DOE report recognizes 12 organizations for achieving energy and water reduction goals; highlights new Better Climate Challenge partners.
Student Competition Offers Sustainability Solutions For 2022
Five finalist teams from four continents will advance in pursuit of the Wege Prize 2022, a global competition for circular economy solutions.
How To Scale Energy-Saving Commercial Building Retrofits
Commercial building retrofits can reduce energy use by up to 40%, but are not happening at the scale needed to meet climate goals, according to a new ACEEE report.
Saving Water In Restrooms
Restroom fixtures integrated with IoT technology can help achieve meaningful water saving benefits for long-lasting results.
Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid
Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance
This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.
[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter
This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .
Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth
How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.