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Water Management in Buildings
Definition of building water use types (domestic water, process water, irrigation) and elements of water management strategy, be it based upon a […]
Comparison of Thirty Green Building Projects Across the United States: Common Elements
In an effort to create a foundation for green evaluation, this study examines the green elements used in 16 single-family homes and […]
Sustainable FM Getting Started
The basics of sustainable facility management, including an outline of essential strategies and tools paired with case studies illustrating successful sustainability in […]
Sustainability How-To Guide: Sustainability in the Food Service Environment
This guide teaches food service managers and facility managers how to introduce sustainable practices. It addresses local purchasing, waste management, energy conservation, […]
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 […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Water Conservation: The Bottom Line Impacts, Challenges and Rewards
Build a basic understanding of the current issues surrounding water use, including critical issues, benchmarking and evaluation related to reduction of water […]
Case Study: Do Green Buildings Perform as Designed?
This case study seeks to determine if the green technologies used within a LEED-certified building are performing as designed, assessing the operational […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
A cutting-edge laundry facility serves as an example for effective implementation of balanced eco-friendly design that maximizes patient safety and infection control […]
An Overview of the Benefits and Risk Factors of Going Green in Existing Buildings
Using a comprehensive literature review methodology, this paper develops a framework for defining benefits and risks of retrofitting existing buildings to green […]
A Primer on Waterfree Urinals
A comprehensive presentation on the attributes and benefits of waterfree urinals, addressing water, energy and cost efficiency data, waterfree urinal functionality and […]