InsightsCross-industry trends shaping the built environment in 2025Gain expert perspectives on the shared drivers influencing diverse industries and the emerging trends set to define 2025.Read More
InsightsDesign strategies for sustainable arts venuesWhile the push for sustainability in architecture and design continues to grow, arts venues are often left navigating a more complex path. This article delves into why arts venues are particularly challenged in achieving sustainability and explores the design strategies that can help overcome these barriers.Read More
InsightsOptions for decarbonizing hospitalsThis article explores practical strategies for decarbonizing hospital facilities, sharing real-world challenges and offering solutions that prioritize both sustainability and quality of care.Read More
InsightsThe impact of building envelope commissioning on indoor environmental qualityDiscover how building envelope commissioning (BECx) plays a critical role in optimizing indoor environments leading to healthier interior spaces and occupant well-being in addition to saving energy. Read More
InsightsDecarbonization of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilitiesPharmaceutical companies are prioritizing carbon footprint reduction as part of their public sustainability goals, but decarbonization presents unique challenges for the industry. This article examines those challenges and offers high-impact strategies to overcome them, helping companies improve efficiency while achieving their sustainability targets.Read More
InsightsUnlocking the potential of renewable natural gasRNG is a growing carbon-neutral solution that utilizes emissions from waste to produce a renewable source of energy while directly reducing pollution to the atmosphere. This article explores why and how with practical examples and results. Read More
InsightsEmbodied carbon: rethinking construction for a low-carbon futureDecarbonization efforts have long centered on operational emissions, but the conversation is shifting to include the significant impact of embodied carbon in construction. This article delves into the opportunities and obstacles in reducing embodied carbon.Read More
InsightsRenewable energy transition: strategies for successTransitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy can be a complex process for campuses and buildings, especially for those tasked with guiding those properties into a sustainable future. This article outlines the challenges, technologies, and strategies to make facility managers successful.Read More
InsightsWhy EPDs matter: enhancing transparency and sustainability in construction This article shows how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) promote a sustainable future by enabling informed decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and boosting market competitiveness.Read More
InsightsGrid modernization: navigating the energy transitionUpdated infrastructure and advanced technologies are paving the way to modernize North America’s electricity grid. This article sheds light on what’s driving the change, challenges with the move to a more distributed model, and the technologies that are part of modernization.Read More
InsightsA building owner’s guide to electrification of existing systemsElectrification of existing buildings is a key step towards decarbonization. This guide serves as a roadmap for building owners to navigate through the intricacies of retrofitting with clarity and foresight.Read More
NewsAn inside look at Wake Tech East’s future-forward campusThe Wake Tech East campus sets a benchmark for how educational institutions can integrate advanced technology like geoexchange into their curriculum and infrastructure.Read More