News

How This Mixed-Use Building Gained Sustainablity Certifications

05/15/2019

The Stantec Tower is the tallest structure of its kind in western Canada. The mixed-use building is officially open for business and has already achieved several sustainability certifications.

Top 5 Green Roof Benefits

05/14/2019

Green roofs confer many benefits, from LEED points to energy savings. Here are the top 5 reasons why building owners invest in rooftop gardens.

Virtual and Augmented Reality for Construction

05/14/2019

New digital technologies—like virtual and augmented reality, along with 360-degree devices—are increasingly becoming cost-effective ways to view and maintain buildings, from the early days of construction to opening and operating. Learn the differences between each and how you can use them on your next project.

A Symphony of Light for this Music Building

05/13/2019

The University of Iowa’s new Voxman Music Building incorporates lighting fixtures and designs that allow students and staff to optimize musical harmony.

Prescriptive Maintenance: The Next Generation Solution

05/10/2019

Preventative maintenance is a crucial component to your facilities systems. Taking this one step further is prescriptive maintenance—or RxM—from C&W Services, that builds upon current maintenance strategies to provide a solution before the equipment fails.

Tips for Indoor Painting Projects in Occupied Buildings

05/09/2019

If you need to complete a touch-up or repaint inside—while your building is still in use—consider these best practices to make it less disruptive for tenants, from choosing low-VOC products to working while tenants are busy elsewhere.

The Truth About Submetering

05/08/2019

Submeter deployment is worth the challenges of implementation. These best practices from Genea CEO Michael Wong can help ensure a smooth rollout.

6 Ways to Make Healthcare Facilities More Comfortable Through Design

05/07/2019

Adding hospitality touches can dispel notions of dull, white waiting rooms and exam rooms. Healthcare administrators and design experts weigh in on how you can create a more welcoming environment.

Carlisle Roofing Series #2: Roof Gardens

05/07/2019

Vegetated roofs aren’t just beautiful—they’re valuable tools for managing stormwater, reducing the urban heat island effect, and providing more usable space for building occupants. In the second installation of the Carlisle Roofing Series, BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny chats with Chris Kann, roof garden product manager for Carlisle, about best practices for green roof projects.

How Machine Learning Can Help With Energy Management

05/06/2019

By using machine learning to control and, eventually, predict energy management, managers and owners can realize building savings and occupant satisfaction.

Office Renovations Focus on Occupant Choice of Workspace

05/06/2019

Today’s workplace design trends have occupants wanting more open workspaces with more private places to retreat. Find out how your facility can incorporate today’s trends to make your existing space up to date.

Why is Workplace Design Important?

05/06/2019

What makes a workplace good or bad? The ideal office design accommodates the tasks occupants need to accomplish and gives people a variety of space types to choose from. These examples demonstrate creative design strategies for four space types.

Where to Start When Your Building is Ready for Solar Energy

05/03/2019

A recent survey revealed that 80 percent of businesses across the globe believe they will be generating a quarter of the energy they need on-site by 2025. This trend is driven by the growing need facility managers and building owners have to ensure more resilient operations and greater control of their energy in the face of rising energy rates, more complicated energy billing structures and the increased frequency of power outages. 

Connected Buildings Save Money, Improve Tenant Experience

05/03/2019

Building owners and facility managers are turning their locations into connected buildings, transitioning them from cost centers to strategic assets. They benefit from the economic value of modernization, driven largely by data. Data helps capitalize on energy savings, enterprise-level reporting, smarter energy management and more.

Smart Design for Shared Spaces

05/02/2019

Occupants need space to get away from their desks and collaborate with coworkers. Flexible, inviting shared spaces enable a more productive work environment.

Join Major Cities & Companies to Tackle the Climate Emergency

05/02/2019

New York City and Los Angeles plan to implement sweeping emissions-cutting policies. Companies across the globe are adopting more sustainable practices. See what they’re doing, and why you should take note.

Carlisle Roofing Series #1: Resilient Roofing Strategies

05/02/2019

Resilience starts with a roof you can trust to protect your building. In the first part of this Carlisle Roosing Series, Ron Goodman for Carlisle SynTec Systems, and BUILDINGS’ Janelle Penny discuss EPDM’s resistance against weathering, heat damage and hail.

4 Tips for the Best Lighting for Indoor Plants

05/01/2019

After a client mistakenly bought lighting equipment meant for growing cannabis, Planterra president Shane Pliska decided to share his insights on indoor plant lights.

How These Buildings Activated Their Outdoor Spaces

05/01/2019

From an office tower in downtown Los Angeles to a corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, architecture and design firms emphasize good views and comfortable seating for a standout exterior space.

Materials Science: The Demand for Sustainable Materials

04/30/2019

The desire for sustainable materials in design continues, but development hasn’t kept up. Creating a demand and connecting with materials science professionals and universities can help show the need and desire for such products.