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Shade Fits Angled Windows and Shuts Out Heat Gain

09/16/2019

Gordon Parks Arts Hall has a beautiful envelope with breaks in the glass and angled windows—but finding a workable solar shading solution proved difficult. Enter Draper, who offered a custom, collaborative treatment that is aesthetically pleasing and staves off heat gain. Learn more.

From NCARB, These Are the Trends Shaping Architectural Licensure

09/13/2019

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) shares findings from its Futures Collaborative group about what technologies will have the greatest impact on the architectural profession in the years to come. Read what they found.

6 Keys to Free Cooling for Data Centers

09/13/2019

Under the right conditions, bringing outside air into your data center can reduce your energy costs. Find out how free cooling with economizers can benefit you.

New Alliance is Tackling Fragmented Security Solutions (GSX 2019)

09/12/2019

The Open Security & Safety Alliance (OSSA) returned to GSX 2019 to update facilities managers and building owners on what it’s accomplished since it launched nearly one year ago. Read more to see which security component OSSA focused on first.

ASIS Releases Guideline to Manage Security Risks (GSX 2019)

09/12/2019

The ASIS Enterprise Security Risk Management Guideline provides information for facility managers and security professionals to work together to identify, evaluate and mitigate the likelihood and impact of security risks. Read guideline details.

3 Security Integration Trends Seen at GSX 2019

09/11/2019

Integrated security technologies are enabling easier facility management, but with more functionality. Here’s what you need to know about security technologies that work together.

Second Museum in St. Louis to Achieve LEED Gold Certification

09/11/2019

The Soldiers Memorial Military Museum was recently awarded LEED Gold certification by the USGBC. The announcement follows the LEED Gold certification of the Gateway Arch Visitor Center and Museum, awarded in February 2019.

Upward Elevator Trends Taking Over the Industry

09/10/2019

The elevator industry is going through some exciting innovations, including fitting more elevators into fewer shafts that operate independently from each other. Janelle Penny talks about advancements like these and more trends we’re seeing.

10 Conference Room Booking Features Checklist

09/09/2019

A conference room booking solution can help you avoid common pitfalls like double-booked rooms, meetings in areas that don’t have the right resources, and spaces that still appear to be booked after the meeting scheduled for them is cancelled. Ask vendors about the features on this checklist to make sure you end up with a conference room booking solution that works for you.

New Resiliency-Based Safety Standard for Structures: Positive Influence

09/09/2019

Following LEED’s example, a new resiliency-based safety standard for structures could positively influence industries

Small Data Center Devices: Big Impact

09/06/2019

At the dawn of the first data center, facilities and IT managers have strived for more productive floor space. Here are spotlighted innovations that have decreased in size but increased in value to data center operations.

Hotel Design Tactics Continue to Pop Up in Corporate Settings

09/03/2019

Cindy Kaufman, the director of marketing for Interface Hospitality, sheds light on how hospitality design continues to drive commercial markets like workplace environments.

Security Red Flags in Existing Healthcare Facilities

09/03/2019

Experts who work with security issues all day, every day, Alan Butler of HSS and Sean Ahrens of Affiliated Engineers Inc., share their insights with Janelle Penny, editor-in-chief of BUILDINGS, who shares them with you during this FM Friday episode.

Daily Sustainability Is a Must to Future-Proof Your Building

09/03/2019

Sustainability is no longer a “once in a while” option. It must be part of the daily, enterprisewide facilities maintenance plan. Learn more.

Hurricane Dorian Intensifies: Could Your Facility Weather the Storm?

08/30/2019

Hurricane season is upon us, and it’s time to ensure that your facility is prepared to weather the storm.

Local Designs in Hotels Help Guests Connect to Destination

08/29/2019

Travelers looking for a deeper experience or connection to their destination are expecting local touches in all aspects of travel, including in hotel design itself. Hotels are taking note by incorporating local looks and products throughout the space. Find out which aspects of the trend are taking hold.

How to Bring Children’s Library Design Into the 21st Century

08/28/2019

Libraries serve a vital function today—in effect, serving as this century’s town squares. Here’s how Port Washington Public Library embraced that mission with 21^st  Century children’s library design. 

How Unclean Restrooms Impact Students’ Perceptions of Your School

08/26/2019

A survey that examines high school students’ perceptions of school restrooms finds that many believe they are poorly maintained. Read more insights from the research by commercial washroom solutions company Bradley Corp.

Upgrading Amenities and the Impact on Your Business

08/23/2019

What are your amenities saying about your business? Suzanne Maynard and Darin Squires of GP Pro explore what tenants and employees are looking for in the 21st Century workplace, including how to keep your expenses under control while still providing up-to-date amenities.

CRI, Color Temperature and New Lighting Quality Metrics

08/22/2019

Color temperature and the Color Rendering Index are dependable ways to measure light quality. Here’s how to use them in your project and why.