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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GridOptimal Initiative Changes Power Grid Interaction
GridOptimal, a new initiative aimed at creating better “grid citizens,” is developing metrics to analyze how buildings interact with the power grid.
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LEED Zero: New Designation for Net Zero
Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED, speaks with Janelle Penny about how project teams pursuing LEED certification for buildings now have a new option: LEED Zero. Learn more about this designation, including the requirements behind it and how it…
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LEED Zero: 4 Ways to Add Net Zero to Your LEED Certification
The launch of LEED Zero lets project teams add a net-zero designation to their LEED certification. Here’s what it takes to earn LEED Zero.
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Gateway Arch Museum Gets LEED Gold
With unique design features including a 99 percent vegetated roof, the newly expanded Gateway Arch Museum’s creative approach to sustainability has been recognized with LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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The RELi Standard and the Future of Resilient Design
Doug Pierce, director of Perkins+Wills Resilience Research Lab, discusses the Building Resilience Standard RELi, with BUILDINGS’ senior staff writer Janelle Penny.
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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