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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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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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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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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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.)
The Future of Solar Power
Solar panels look much like they always have, but their consistent appearance belies big improvements in efficiency and affordability. Editor-in-chief Janelle Penny discusses the next frontier of solar power with Brian Lynch, director of solar and ener…
Daily Sustainability Is a Must to Future-Proof Your Building
Sustainability is no longer a “once in a while” option. It must be part of the daily, enterprisewide facilities maintenance plan. Learn more.
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4 Convention Centers Making Strides in Sustainability
Want your facility to go green? Convention centers in Salt Lake City, Detroit, Nashville and New Orleans are making big strides in sustainability through environmentally friendly venue renovations and innovative initiatives. Learn more.
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World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Open for Business
Located in southern Norway, Under is the world’s largest and Europe’s first underwater restaurant and features breathtaking scenes of marine life.
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