Why Facility Managers Need to Think Beyond the Building

Extreme weather is changing how facility managers think about resilience—and it starts outside the building.

In this video, BUILDINGS Editor Lauren Brant highlights key takeaways from her article on the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) certification and why landscapes should be viewed as high-performance infrastructure rather than decorative amenities.

Learn how SITES-certified landscapes can:

• Manage stormwater and reduce flooding risk
• Support occupant wellbeing and biodiversity
• Lower maintenance and operating costs
• Improve climate resilience and long-term property value
• Transform underutilized outdoor spaces into community assets

Featuring insights from Danielle Pieranunzi of the U.S. Green Building Council and examples from Davidson Park in Milwaukee, this video explores how nature-based strategies can help facilities prepare for the future.

Read the full article on BUILDINGS.com