A Step-by-Step Guide to Solar Feasibility for Your Facility
Facilities managers navigate a landscape marked by escalating energy costs and an increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility. Solar energy offers a compelling answer to these challenges, potentially unlocking substantial cost reductions and bolstering sustainability...
Beyond VOCs: Choosing Building Materials for a Healthy Facility
The modern individual spends a significant portion of their time within built environments. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a critical factor in these spaces, directly influencing occupant health, productivity, and overall well-being. Poor IAQ...
Nature-Inspired Design: Biomimicry Solutions for Sustainable Facilities
The traditional focus of facilities management on functionality and cost-efficiency, while necessary, has often led to buildings that are significant energy consumers, generate substantial waste, and operate in disharmony with the natural environment. Biomimicry,...
Smart Building Advantage: Data-Driven Sustainability Strategies
The pressure on businesses to adopt sustainable practices is mounting. Regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and evolving consumer preferences all underscore the need for organizations to minimize their environmental footprint. Smart building technology offers a...
Decoding Greenwashing: How to Spot Truely Sustainable Products
Buzzwords like 'eco-friendly' and 'green' are everywhere, plastered on products from cleaning supplies to lightbulbs. But how can you tell what's genuinely sustainable and what's just clever marketing?
Greenwashing is a serious problem. Misleading claims...
A Facility Manager’s Guide to Optimal Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air quality (IAQ) describes the characteristics of air within buildings and structures, encompassing factors such as pollutant levels, ventilation rates, temperature, and humidity. Robust IAQ is essential for the health, well-being, and productivity...
