Urban heat islands, the pockets of intense heat found in areas with densely placed buildings and paved surfaces, make occupants uncomfortable and drive up energy bills. Here’s what you can do to combat this phenomenon.
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VR 360 Video Tour: Sustainable Building Design in Salt Lake City (BOMA 2019)
Take a look inside the two high-performance facilities featured on the building tour at the 2019 BOMA International annual conference and expo.
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Net Zero Over Time Puts Net Zero Energy Buildings Within Reach: BOMA 2019
Net zero energy status can seem like an impossible goal for existing buildings, but Zero Over Time, an incremental approach to net zero, can get you to the finish line faster than you think.
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Smart Irrigation Controller: BOMA 2019
Manage your water irrigation system from your phone using weather data to more accurately determine how much water to use. Some property managers have cut costs by about 35%. Christoph Trappe talks with Jake Bryan from Smart Rain about the many be…
EnergyWISE Clubs Inspire Student-Led Energy Audits
EnergyWISE (Wisdom is Saving Energy and the Environment) clubs educate students and the community about energy efficiency and reduce school energy use. Here’s how facilities managers can get involved.
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Where to Start When Your Building is Ready for Solar Energy
A recent survey revealed that 80 percent of businesses across the globe believe they will be generating a quarter of the energy they need on-site by 2025. This trend is driven by the growing need facility managers and building owners have to ensure mor…
Join Major Cities & Companies to Tackle the Climate Emergency
New York City and Los Angeles plan to implement sweeping emissions-cutting policies. Companies across the globe are adopting more sustainable practices. See what they’re doing, and why you should take note.
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Help For Your Building’s Energy Profile
Buildings are quickly becoming dynamic energy hubs. Make sure you work with your utility company to discuss rates, incentive programs and accessing more data to better understand your energy profile.
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5 Trends in HVAC that are Improving Efficiency
From geothermal systems to building integration, consider these trends to cut your energy costs.
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Year in Review for BUILDINGS Readers
Giving facilities managers and building owners news to help you do your jobs easier, faster, better and more informed is the priority at BUILDINGS media.
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