This column takes a look at some of the cutting edge ideas associated with sustainable and high performance buildings.
While one size does not fit all facilities, this energy purchase strategy can be beneficial for many.
Regulations on the amount, quality, and type of exterior illumination for buildings are increasingly relevant for facility managers.
On many college campuses, facility managers and students are working together to further environmental action.
Furnishings that are low emitters of chemicals, combined with proper ventilation procedures, help to make the facility a healthier place.
Incorporating environmentally friendly practices into facility operations can be a challenge, but some research into this area can offer benefits to the bottom line.