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.)
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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 energy storage systems sales for LG Electronics USA, on the eve of Solar Power International 2019.
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Second Museum in St. Louis to Achieve LEED Gold Certification
The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the USGBC. The announcement follows the LEED Gold certification of the Gateway Arch Visitor Center and Museum, awarded in February 2019.