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How Technology Saves This Hospital $3.2 Million a Year in Energy Costs

12/09/2019

Looking to deliver enhanced care in a larger facility with more beds on the same budget, Humber River Hospital used technology to its advantage. Find out what they did and how you can implement technology for results in your facility.

BUILDINGS Editors on the Top Stories of 2019

12/06/2019

Editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and associate editor Sarah Kloepple dive deep into the stories that resonated most with readers this year, from VRF HVAC further assimilating into the North American market to interior design trends to gender-neutral restrooms. Listen now.

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020, Classic Blue, Adds Calm & Comfort

12/06/2019

Pantone’s Color of the Year 2020 is Classic Blue (19-4052). Learn how the company is bringing the color to life through a multisensory approach that includes sight, taste, texture, scent and sound of the selected shade.

BUILDINGS 2019 Year in Review

12/06/2019

BUILDINGS reviews the top-performing stories on buildings.com, including spotlights on tenant amenities, open office tips and gender-neutral restroom design. See the top BUILDINGS articles of 2019.

California Blackouts: What You Need to Know About Backup Power

12/04/2019

Rolling blackouts in California caused by the Pacific Gas & Electric power shutdown are putting buildings in a bind. Learn more about the planned blackouts and how to protect your building during a power outage.

 

Solving the Power Flexibility Puzzle in Office Design

11/25/2019

Helping people thrive is the key to achieving maximum productivity and ROI, but too many spaces aren’t flexible enough to do that. Learn how raceways help facilities managers reconfigure spaces to support users’ work needs.

Daily Sustainability Is a Must to Future-Proof Your Building

11/25/2019

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

6 Open Office Design Tips that Increase Productivity

11/25/2019

Successful open office design depends on several factors. Use these tips to improve your open office workspace.

How Building Materials Turn Toxic During a Fire

11/22/2019

As wildfire season continues in California, it’s important to be aware of the less-obvious hazards of wildfires (and building fires in general). Buildings that end up being destroyed and burned can emit hazardous toxins from different kinds of materials when they burn, including insulation, carpeting and piping. Learn more.

4 Trends from the Show Floor at Greenbuild 2019

11/22/2019

At Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2019, exhibitors focused on such topics as social equity in sustainable building, lowering embodied carbon emissions and more. Read on for the four trends we picked up on the show floor.

USGBC Launches LEED Positive

11/21/2019

At Greenbuild 2019, the U.S. Green Building Council premiered LEED Positive, a coming change to the LEED rating system that will encourage regenerative design. Learn more.

Retrofitting Audiovisual in a Historic Space

11/21/2019

Renovations of older spaces require careful planning and execution, but when it comes to updating audiovisual technology, a number of considerations should be made. Read now to learn what to take into account.

5 Takeaways from Barack Obama’s Keynote at Greenbuild 2019

11/20/2019

Former President Barack Obama appeared before Greenbuild 2019 attendees to discuss all things sustainability—from the Paris Climate Accords, to building tighter and more thoughtful spaces, to how his household has banned plastic bottles.

7 Questions to Ask Before Installing Used Security Entrances

11/19/2019

Purchasing used security entrances might seem like a good value and idea at first, but consider what you are getting for the money and be aware of potential problems. Learn what to ask before buying and installing a used security entrance.

Performance Contracting Helps Achieve Energy-Saving Upgrades

11/12/2019

Performance contracting allows organizations with smaller budgets to get needed energy-saving upgrades without a large financial burden. Find out how.

Consider Cabinet Locks When Evaluating Access Control Needs

11/12/2019

When evaluating access control for small spaces in your facility, consider cabinet locks with different capabilities to meet the needs of your building and occupants. Learn about different solutions and determine what’s right for your needs.

Connecting End-to-End Systems in Buildings Through Smart Lighting

11/11/2019

Lighting with smart light technologies are changing the way we manage facilities; it is impacting our routines, helping us to conserve energy and be more productive. When lighting is connected, its possibilities are vast through the digitally connected end-to-end system. Learn more.

4 Ways Your Roof Can Earn LEED Certification Credits

11/08/2019

When planning improvements or repairs to your roof, consider these green upgrades that could further your competitiveness for LEED certification. Learn more.

Active Shooter Content Recognized For Immersive/Interactive Storytelling

11/06/2019

Stamats business-to-business (B2B) publishing brand BUILDINGS won a Folio: Eddie Award for Immersive/Interactive Storytelling in the B2B/Consumer category for Active Shooter Drills: An Eye-Opening Encounter. Read more.

3 Multipurpose Furniture Trends for Open Office Design

11/05/2019

At the 2019 IFMA World Workplace conference and expo in Phoenix, we spotted a variety of multipurpose furniture options that cater to the open office environment with their adjustable characteristics. Read more about the trends now.