Tag: Green Building

The Green Building Paradox: Are Energy-Efficient Buildings Hurting Indoor Connectivity?

By Craig Gillespie, Airtower Networks Nov 14, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 14, 2025

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. For facilities managers, sustainability is no longer optional. Modern buildings are engineered to meet stringent energy-efficiency standards, using advanced materials and construction techniques to minimize heat loss and reduce carbon emissions. From low-emissivity (low-E) […]

USGBC Opens LEED v5 Project Certification, Releases New Tools

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 4, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 4, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), global developer of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, has officially opened certification to its new LEED v5 rating system and announced additional tools and resources for program users. “Since releasing the rating system and launching LEED v5 registration earlier this year, we have seen interest in using […]

Global Coalition Launches to Standardize Green Building Materials

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 30, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Some of the world’s leading green building organizations have joined forces to harmonize how sustainable building products and materials are assessed. The Building Research Establishment (BRE), the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), mindful MATERIALS, Living Future, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new international partnership to create […]

Metropolitan Museum of Art Launches $25M Energy-Efficient Lighting Project

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 16, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 16, 2025

The beauty of smart building upgrades will be on full display at one of the world’s largest and most famous art museums. Officials from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) announced a nearly $25 million energy efficiency […]

Santa Monica Office Building Earns Fitwel Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 9, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

San Francisco-based real estate operator The Swig Company announced that it has achieved a Fitwel healthy building certification for 3130 Wilshire Blvd., a six-story, 97,000 square-foot creative office building in Santa Monica, Calif. The Center for Active Design, a global not-for-profit organization, awarded the Fitwel certification based on the building’s incorporation of evidence-based design and […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of September 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 5, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New School in New Jersey It’s not just back-to-school season—it’s build-a-school season! Across the country, a number of communities are busy constructing new schools or making necessary upgrades amid infrastructure issues and rising populations. For example, leaders […]

Can a Voluntary Approach to Green Design Drive Broader, More Consistent Impact?

By Robert Fleming, FCA Sep 26, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 26, 2025

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. In the early part of the 21st century, the LEED green building rating system was a transformative force in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It brought sustainable design into the mainstream and […]

How Waterless Urinals Can Help Boost Building Sustainability

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 13, 2025 Green Building

Updated: Aug 13, 2025

Facilities managers looking for high-impact sustainability upgrades are turning to an often-overlooked fixture: the urinal. The shift toward waterless urinals, specifically, appears to be gaining momentum across commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors. This is because managers are under increased pressure to reduce water usage, trim utility expenses, and meet growing environmental compliance standards. […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Yosemite Water Plant Upgrade Yosemite National Park is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, and having clean water helps keep it that way. To address extensive maintenance issues and build more sustainable infrastructure, […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Netflix Studios in Jersey Lights, camera, action! Netflix and New Jersey officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Monmouth, marking the start of construction for the entertainment giant’s new state-of-the-art production facility. California-based Netflix plans to invest […]