As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed and burned can emit hazardous toxins from different kinds of materials when they burn, including insulation, carpeting and piping. Learn more.
4 Trends from the Show Floor at Greenbuild 2019
At Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2019, exhibitors focused on such topics as social equity in sustainable building, lowering embodied carbon emissions and more. Read on for the four trends we picked up on the show floor.
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USGBC Launches LEED Positive
At Greenbuild 2019, the U.S. Green Building Council premiered LEED Positive, a coming change to the LEED rating system that will encourage regenerative design. Learn more.
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5 Takeaways from Barack Obama’s Keynote at Greenbuild 2019
Former President Barack Obama appeared before Greenbuild 2019 attendees to discuss all things sustainability—from the Paris Climate Accords, to building tighter and more thoughtful spaces, to how his household has banned plastic bottles.
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Greenbuild 2019: 5 Takeaways from Barack Obama’s Keynote
Former President Barack Obama appeared before Greenbuild 2019 attendees to discuss all things sustainability—from the Paris Climate Accords, to building tighter and more thoughtful spaces, to how his household has banned plastic bottles.
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Performance Contracting Helps Achieve Energy-Saving Upgrades
Performance contracting allows organizations with smaller budgets to get needed energy-saving upgrades without a large financial burden. Find out how.
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4 Ways Your Roof Can Earn LEED Certification Credits
When planning improvements or repairs to your roof, consider these green upgrades that could further your competitiveness for LEED certification. Learn more.
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How Facilities Managers Drive Climate Resilience: IFMA 2019
Buildings are often blamed for high carbon emissions, but they also have an important role to play in mitigating the climate threat.
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How Facilities Managers Drive Climate Resilience
Buildings are often blamed for high carbon emissions, but they also have an important role to play in mitigating the climate threat.
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Tips to Combat Heat Island Effect Around Your Building
You don’t have to live in a large city or be in the middle of summer to experience the heat island effect. Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of Buildings, shares what this is and what you can do to lower the impact it has on your facility. (This was a previously live-recorded FM Friday episode.)