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Activity Modeling for Energy-Efficient Design of New Hospitals

This research shows how energy use in hospitals may be reduced through activity modeling and demand-control of hospital equipment and ventilation energy. […]

Insulation Energy Savings: Key Issues and Performance Factors

As codes tighten and energy costs skyrocket, there is significant and renewed interest in energy performance of buildings.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens: A Sustainability Case Study.

This case study of the Atlanta Botanical Garden demonstrates how a sustainability plan can advance the mission of an institution through a […]

Play the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Game

FMs navigate the complicated process of evaluating energy efficiency and assessing retrofitting options in commercial buildings. This case study demonstrates a staged […]

Creating the Lab of the Future: A Shift Toward Greater Agility, Flexibility and Efficiency

Although considered part of Integrated Facilities Management, there is an increasing trend toward separating scientific services from other facilities services. The transition […]

Respecting Human Limits: Densification Research and Design

We are often asked to make office space as efficient as possible. Our clients want to know “What can we do in […]

Smarter Buildings Through Integrating Facility Management

Learn how to use an integrated facility management program to understand the facility infrastructure, define objectives, develop a plan that is informed […]

The Energy-Resilient City - Infographic

The Energy-Resilient City: Learn about the different ways a city can incorporate resilience in manufacturing, schools, universities, hospitals, multi-family, offices, community centers, […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Turning Data Centers Green

This guide discusses the major obstacles to improving energy efficiency in data centers, emphasizing the necessity of strong project leadership, executive support, […]

Adidas Rooftop Unit Replacement Case Study

Adidas implemented a successfully planned RTU replacement program to save energy and avoid costly emergency replacements. Case Study: Rooftop Unit Replacement adidas […]