August 2011 ♦ Vol. 9 Issue 8 |
Assembly Spaces are Becoming Green Buildings’ Biggest Fans
When tens of thousands of people gather for a convention, trade show, concert, or sporting event, they have significant environmental impacts. However, this captive audience also provides a prime opportunity to educate businesses, tourists, and area residents about sustainable practices, and many owners of assembly spaces are recognizing that they can positively influence their operations and the habits of people who come to their facilities. |
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These projects have be selected and recognized as being the year’s top green projects by the American Institute of Architects and the Committee on the Environment.
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Without a comprehensive training program to support the larger concepts into moment-by-moment decisions in the trenches, a disconnect blocks the path to implementation.
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A facilities management and operations plan that addresses purchasing, site, and cleaning practices will help you create a better building for occupants and the environment while lowering your costs.
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AN EVENT ON BUILDINGSVIP:
Smart Roofing Expo
Want to make smart (i.e., profitable) decisions about the maintenance and replacement of your building’s roofing system? Register now for the Smart Roofing Expo to get the tools and information to help you get the most out of your investment. Among the topics:
- Roof repair, restoration and maintenance
- Vegetated roofs for existing buildings • Integrating solar power into your roof
- Assessing the environmental and energy impacts of different roof systems.
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A break-through waterless urinal system.
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A long-lasting, low-maintenance, low- or no-glare functional outdoor light.
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Now playing on BUILDINGSVIP:
How Green Can Green Be? And How Do You Know?
This webinar will provide an update on methodologies for lifecycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPD).
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