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Feature - Editorial A New Perspective: Facilities and InclusionSpaces within a facility often, though subtly, play a direct role in discussions of social justice.

Feature - Cover Story: Coronavirus and Buildings Forever Changed: The Pandemic's True Influence on BuildingsCOVID-19 has permanently altered the workplace, in some ways for the better.

Feature - Lighting Design 4 Crucial Lighting Design Considerations for a post-COVID worldHere is how next-wave lighting design will enable and impact tomorrow’s offices.

Feature - Alternative Refrigerants Refrigerant Choices Evolving to Benefit Social and Climate Needs Making decisions about refrigerant replacements and new HVAC systems demands a closer look at environmental and global impacts.

Feature - Healthcare Facilities Healthcare Facility Gears Up for Vaccine DistributionAs it continues to treat an influx of COVID-19 patients, the University of Maryland Medical Center takes begins the complicated process of vaccine distribution.

Feature - Smart Buildings Smart Buildings: Digital Strategy Leads to Frictionless Experience Removing touchpoints and leveraging machine learning can smooth the transition back into the workplace.

Feature - HVAC 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time for HVAC UpgradesThe pandemic has created conditions whereby the time couldn't be better to finally go for it with that HVAC capital improvement.

Feature - FM Perspective FM Perspective: As a Young FM, Be Curious, Always Willing to LearnAre you ready to be a jack-of-all-trades, to never stop learning, and to let your curiosity run wild? Then facility management is the right career for you.

Feature - Restroom Design How to Focus on Inclusivity and Equity in Restroom DesignRestroom designs are evolving to become all-inclusive spaces that offer equitable access to diverse populations.

Feature - USGBC Perspective Certifications and Standards Offer a Roadmap for Building ResilienceUSGBC and GBCI rating systems and resources help facility teams fortify buildings and spaces in the face of growing climate risks.