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Planning Restroom Upgrades in the COVID-19 Era
4 Crucial Lighting Design Considerations for a post-COVID world
How to Measure Results of Design Shifts to All-Inclusive Restrooms
Restroom Technology Upgrades Can Aid Coronavirus Mitigation Efforts
Privacy Considerations for Designing All-Inclusive Restrooms
Many Pandemic Facility Changes Are Here to Stay
How to Focus on Inclusivity and Equity in Restroom Design
Building Design with COVID-19 and IAQ in Mind
Considerations for Using Prefabrication in Healthcare Construction
Resilience Rating Systems Give Guidance
Shifting Strategies at the VA Help Handle Coronavirus Cases
How the Pandemic is Changing Healthcare Design
COVID-19 Adds Uncertainty to the Future of Facilities
COVID-19: Commercial Office Options and Opportunities
Looking at Long-Term Restroom Design Changes
COVID-19 Changing Hospital Design in the Short- and Long-Term
Design Lessons from Healthcare Can Help Prevent Infection Spread in Restrooms
Hospital Airflow Crucial for Infection Prevention
Understanding Restroom Design Shifts in Schools, Hospitality Facilities
New Approaches to Sustainability Lead to High-Performance Buildings
Purposeful Design Can Help Fight a Pandemic
Restroom Design Trends Focused on Infection Control
COVID-19 Expected to Change Healthcare Facility Design
How Workplace Design Supports Community, Collaboration
Happiness Matters: How the Post-Pandemic Workplace Should Support Occupants
Rethinking the Workplace in the Age of Coronavirus
Coronavirus Slows Construction, Delays Notre Dame Restoration
Communication, Responsiveness Are Keys for Successful Design Assist Projects
Biophilia in Existing Buildings: Keeping the Momentum
How Design Assist Can Help Meet Tight Construction Deadlines
Beyond Biophilic Design: How to Operate Natural Buildings
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Fire Alarm System
"Crisis Architecture" Improves Odds of Surviving Active Shooters
4 Factors Driving Healthcare Interior Planning
New $41.5 Million New York Library Fails Accessibility Tests
How Sustainability Must Complement Accessibility in Buildings
4 Factors Driving Healthcare Interior Planning
5 Ways to Incorporate Sustainability in Experiential Design
Where Experiential Design Meets Sustainability
Explaining Experiential Design's Benefit for Healthcare Facilities
The Role of School Design in Mitigating Mass Shootings
How to Help Patients Find Their Way in Healthcare Facilities
Understanding 3 Common Roofing Problems
How to Design for Better Patient Control with Wearable Technology
Can School Design Help Thwart Active Shooters?
3 Workplace Design Trends Shaping Tomorrow's Offices
Biophilic Design, Smart Systems Lead to Happier Patients, Better Outcomes
New Tech and Design Trends Shape Healthcare Facilities
How System Design Affects Fire Sprinkler Functionality
Building Design with Maintenance in Mind
Strategies for Achieving Work/Work Balance
How Flexible Workplace Design Answers the Open Office Question
Real-World Success Story: Implementing Flexibility in Workplace Design
How To Include Flexibility in Workplace Design
How Technology is Evolving in Healthcare Facilities
Biophilic Design Can Increase Happiness, Health and Productivity
3 Ways to Improve Facility Sustainability, Student Wellness
Achieving Design for Maintainability Goals
Facility Design Strategies and Tactics for Improved Maintainability
Princeton University Targets Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2046
How Green Buildings Impact The Environment
4 Ways Facility Managers Can Celebrate Earth Day
U.S. Airports Raise $30 Billion in Bonds for Renovations
Get Ready for Net-Zero Energy Buildings
Which Cities Have The Highest Rate of Bird and Building Collisions?
NCAA Arena Renovation Faces Financial Challenges
The Next Generation of Senior Living Facilities
State Backs Tougher Energy-Efficiency Codes
Construction Mistakes Cost Milwaukee Zoo $250,000
Birds: Proposed Laws Target Building Design
New Hospital First To Use Seismic Technology
Cooling Towers Target Legionnaires’ Disease
Hospital Rooms for Sale?
Design, Installation, Maintenance, Management: Keys To Long Roof Life
Nursing School Designed To Support Wellness
Rising Demand Creates New Facility Priorities for Film Studios
Hot Topics: 2018’s Most Popular Articles
Colleges Revamp Building Design To Lure Students
Indianapolis Museum Plans Major Renovations
How to Future-Proof Buildings for New Technology
Millennials Reshape Medical Office Buildings
Facilities Dictionary: Biophilia
Grants Aid Managers Planning Historic Renovations
How GSA Goes Green: 3 Best Practices
3 Ways Waiting Rooms Can Benefit Facilities
Disasters and Design: One Hospital’s Story
The Disconnect Between Maintenance and Design
How to Right-Size Your Office Space
Medical Center Design Focuses on Seniors
Making the Most of BIM: Clash Detection and Reporting
What Is the Facility Information Specification (FIS)?
Facility Planning with Scope in Mind
8 Steps to Getting Better Construction Documents
Design and Maintenance: The Missing Link
Green Spaces and Facility Image
Interiors Strategies for Sustainable Healthcare Facilities
People, Purpose, Principles: How Workplace Design Responds To Corporate Culture
Restrooms and Opioids: The FM Link
Birds, Buildings and Sustainability
Why Universal Design is Critical on College Campuses
New Concepts in Office Design Gain Momentum
How Corporate Culture Influences Workplace Design
Best Practices For Incorporating Universal Design
How Technology is Shifting Space Needs in Commercial Offices
Tech Companies Set The Pace For Office Design
Bird Watcher: Design Aims to Minimize Collisions
Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality: Better Visualization Aids Operations
Why Office Design Should Reflect Corporate Culture
Builders Say Construction Jobs Will Be Lost From Trump Steel Tariffs
Building Design: Sustainable and Functional?
The New Way Forward with LEED v4.1
10 Most Common Building Design Phase Mistakes
Thoughtful Approach Required For Buildings To Be Both Fire Safe And Sustainable
3 Restroom Complaints and How to Prevent Them
How Good Design Prevents Complaints about Restrooms
What to Consider When Specifying Flooring
Improve Building Performance with Integrative Design, Commissioning
Integrated Design, Commissioning Aid Turnover from Building Construction to Operations
How to Improve Upon ADA Requirements
7 Healthcare Design Trends for 2018
For Office Space, Law Firms Think Small, Modular, Collaborative
New Construction Starts Jump
How a Philosophy of "And" Creates Facilities Management Efficiencies
Podcast: Interview With John D'Angelo
Sustainable Goals: Biophilic Design, Reduction of Carbon Footprint
Construction Starts Expected to Jump 3 Percent in 2018
New Constructruction Projects Have Colleges Borrowing Billions
4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Improve Patient Well-Being
Why Regenerative Design Is Gaining Momentum In Sustainability Circles
Sustainability from Building To Community: On Regenerative Design
Real World Regenerative Design In Action
Law Firms Adopting High-Efficiency Workplace Strategies
Studio Ma Named Finalist for Overseas Projects, Design Honors
Facility Design Strategies Address Evolving Security Threats
Glulam Fire Test Supports Mass Timber Construction in Medium-Rise Buildings
Marijuana's Legalization and Impact on Facilities Management
Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools
Hurricane-resistant Roofs Detailed in Resilience Standard
Architecture Billings Index Continues Growth Streak
City of Utica Passes Ordinance Requiring Construction Apprenticeship Programs
Owner-Defined "Target Value" Drives Lean Building Design
Studio Ma: New Phoenix K-12 Campus Opens for 1,300 Students
Howard University Redevelops Campus Properties for $50 Million
Make Better Use of Design and Construction Collaboration Tools
CBRE Group, Inc. and Kahua Enter Into a Long-Term, Global Agreement
Bradley's New Evero Brochure Offers Washroom Design Inspiration
ASHRAE Announces Return of Popular LowDown Showdown Building Competition
Washington Reit Completes $4 Million Army-Navy Building Renovation In Washington, DC
New Media Center Designed by RSC Architects Opens at Essex County College
2nd Ave Lighting Embellishes Brooklyn's William Vale Hotel
Dyer Brown Reimagines Offices for Healthcare Provider's Transformation
Dryvit Secures U.S. Patent on its NewBrick Technology
Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night
AIA Fine Tunes Contract Documents with 2017 Release
Laser Scanning: Technology Gains Open Door to Wider Use
Hundreds of Migratory Birds Killed After Crashing into Lighted Building at Night
Trends In Workplace Design Focus On Productivity, Occupant Satisfaction
How Nature and Culture Enhance Happiness, Wellness, Productivity in Office Space
5 Design Considerations in Medical Office
Getting A Good Single-Ply Roof Design
Margulies Perruzzi Architects Offers Perspective on Leveraging the Workplace to Inspire Tomorrow’s Talent
Passive Cooling System And ‘Smart Technologies’ Drive LEED Platinum Recreational Facility
Margulies Perruzzi Architects Selected to Design Rubin and Rudman’s New Boston Office
IDEC PLC Recognized with Design Award
Configura’s Collaboration with Yulio Lowers VR Cost for Interior Designers to a $15 headset – or Less
Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture Showcases Best Practices in Sustainable Design
Integrated HVAC Design: Materials, Systems, and Programming Must Work in Concert
Interiors Firm MKDA Designs New U.S. Headquarters For Tradition Energy
USGBC Perspective: Why FMs Should Participate in Integrative Design
Success Story: New Approach To University Housing at Ohio State's Regional Campus
Proper Installation and Maintenance Keys to Good Single-Ply Roofing
How The Built Environment Impacts People And How Well They Work
Restroom Updates Must Address ADA, OSHA, Water Requirements
Unisex Toilets and ADA Requirements
Water Conservation and Restroom Design
Restroom Water Conservation Issues Related to Faucets, P-Traps, Signage
Improving Daylighting Via Window Replacement
Repairing or Replacing Metal Roof and Wall Systems
Weather Protection a Basic in Metal Roofing Repair or Replacement
Proper Design of Joints and Other Sheet Metal Panel Challenges
Healthcare Facility Expands Before Construction Ends
What You Should Know About Archaeological Finds on Construction Sites
Facilities Respond to California’s Drought
California Water-Use Targets Include Sprinklers, Water Reclamation, Landscaping
Better Design, Management, Technology Aid California Water Reduction
Dishwashing Efficiency, Xeriscaping Help Cut California Water Use
How the Affordable Care Act has Affected Healthcare Real Estate Development
Test Your Knowledge of Roof Design, Repair, Maintenance
Challenges of Specifying and Installing Doors
Security Vulnerabilities Exposed in Facilities
Benefits of Office Design for Employee Performance
Achieving Thermal Comfort with Office Design
Role of Furniture in Work Environment
Internet of Things May Play Role in Office Comfort, Savings
Healthcare Restrooms Experiment with New Designs, Approaches, Materials
Universal Design Restrooms Avoid Tripping Hazard, Bacteria Seam
Location of Patient Restrooms Has Pros and Cons
Importance of Good Roof Asset Management
Getting Good Roof Design and Installation
Role of Inspections, Repairs in Roof Asset Management
Using Interior Strategies To Boost Productivity, Sustainability Initiatives
Allowing for Varying Employee Ages, Preferences in Workplace Style
Managing Sustainable Design for the Long Term in Workplace Interiors
High-Performance HVAC Design as Seen in Chicago High Rise
More Misconceptions about Roofing Repairs, Inspections, Warranties
ASHE, Joint Commission collaborate on safety compliance resources
Check Your Knowledge of Roof Blisters, Insulation, Low-Slope Design
In Planning Doors, Expect Abuse, Heavy Use, and Possible Code Issues
How Lean Construction Practices Can Help Healthcare Facilities
Lean Trend for Healthcare Facilities Moves to Building Operations
How Lean Design, Construction Techniques Trim Healthcare Costs
High-Performance HVAC Design Provides Load Variation, Other Benefits
More on High-Performance HVAC Design
Unassigned Private Offices, Workplace Traffic Flow Are Key To Open Office Design
Other Restroom Decisions Involve Sensors, No-Touch Devices, Lighting, Color
Finding Right Restroom Materials Is Key
Good Restroom Planning Makes the Most of a Branding Opportunity
Training, Post-Failure Procedures Should Inform O&M Manuals
Collaborative, Open Office Design Will Be Prototype For Law Firm Ballard Spahr
Training, Post-Failure Procedures Should Inform O&M Manuals
Lighting Upgrade Requires Careful Thinking, Pre-Testing
Careless Swap Outs, Uniformity Can Damage Lighting Design
Good Lighting Design Needs Layers, Glare Control
The Challenge of Getting Lighting Quality Right
Product Showcase: Ceilings
How To Develop Realistic Smart-Building Goals And Timeline
Tips For Designing And Implementing A Smart Building System
Developing, Validating Emergency Operational Procedures Reduces Risk In Critical Facilities
Develop Site-Specific Emergency Operating Procedures For Critical Facilities
Training Helps Mitigate Risk During Critical Facilities Failures
Strategies For Handling High-Volume Restroom Traffic
Visual Factors Help Guide Facility Visitors To Restrooms
Material Choices Greatly Affect High-Volume Restroom Durability
Touch-Free Systems Can Help Keep Up With High Restroom Traffic Volume
Budget For Energy Upgrades Requires Fully Understanding Real Costs
True Energy Costs Play Important Role In Determining Energy Savings
Realistic View Of Energy Savings Helps Meet Targets
USGBC Professional Exams Evolving With Launch Of LEED v4
ADA: Design for All
Office Design Must Support Evolution Of Changing, Collaborative Work Environment
Overhead Expense Is Important Consideration, But Keep In Mind Needs Of Employees
Change Management Is Key To Successful Office Space Transition
Selecting The Right Building Helps Ease Design Of High-Performance Workplaces
High-Performance Exteriors Require Creativity, Commitment
Attention To Detail Helps Eliminate Envelope Leaks
High-Performance Exterior Helps Library Use Less Energy In More Space
With Water A Concern, Education Was Key To Convincing Owners To Use Open-Ventilated Rain Screen
To Get The Most Out Of Open Office Plans, Pay Close Attention To The Details
Successful Daylighting In Open Offices Requires Careful Planning Of Partitions, Office Layout
Operable Windows Offer Sustainability Benefits, But Also Acoustical Challenges
Raised Floor Can Help Limit Reconfiguration Hassles In Open Offices
GSA's Contract Structure For High-Performance Building Project Shows Future Possibilities
Performance Targets Helped GSA Ensure Expedited Bid Process Didn't Sacrifice Energy Efficiency
Planning For Measurement And Verification Surprises Helps GSA Hit Energy Efficiency Targets
Training Of Building Occupants, Operators Is Critical To Maintaining High Performance
Plan For Entire Life Cycle When Developing A New Data Center
Colocation, Managed Hosting Are Alternatives To Owning A Data Center
Focus On Data Center Life Cycle Can Help Shape Infrastructure Planning, Maintenance
Fire System Can Fail Even if Code-compliant
As Google Grows, It's Up To Joe Kava To Ensure Data Centers Keep Pace
To Keep Up With Demand For Data Centers, Google Focuses On Policies, Procedures
Custom-built Servers, Onboard Batteries Help Google Meet Its IT Energy Efficiency Goals
Google Shares Data Center Energy Efficiency Information To Help Push Industry Change
Customized Training Helps Google Data Center Employees Get Up To Speed
How Healthcare Facilities Can Improve Patient Satisfaction
New York Presbyterian's FACE Program Is Designed To Upgrade Facilities, Increase Patient Satisfaction
Coordinate Interior Enhancement Program With Interior Guidelines To Maximize Patient Satisfaction Benefit
External Aspects Of Healthcare Facilities Play Big Role In First Impression
Parking Garage Experience Often Sets Patients' First Impression Of Healthcare Facilities
Lighting Technology Advances Lead To Greater Energy Efficiency Savings
Digitally Controlled Lighting Systems Can Provide Improved Efficiency
Advances In Lamp Technology Offer Energy Efficiency, High Performance
Lighting Audit Can Help Facility Managers Determine Best Lighting Solution
Fidelity's Centercore Model Offers Data Centers Greater Design, Construction Flexibility
Centercore Model Was Designed To Give Fidelity Options When It Comes To Meeting IT Needs
Centercore Design Delivers Complete Data Center In Each Module
Service Considerations Can Help Shape Lighting Controls Upgrades
As Wireless Lighting Control Systems Mature, They Offer More Flexibility For Upgrade Projects
Advanced Lighting Controls Offer Better Control, More Energy Savings
Commissioning Advanced Lighting Controls Is Critical To Maximizing Their Benefits
Advanced Lighting Controls Offer Greater Automated Load Shedding Capability
What To Keep In Mind When Considering Advanced Lighting Controls
How Facility Managers Can Implement Advanced Lighting Control Systems
How Effective Change Management, Transparency Can Help With Major Changes
Testing New Processes, Strategies Before Occupation Helps Ease Transition
Massive Renovation Turns Old Office Space Into New Healthcare Facility
Have A Plan To Specify Green Interiors Products
Environmental Reporting In Furniture Makes Slow Progress
Lighting Control Technology, Energy Codes Are Important Pieces Of Lighting Controls Upgrade Plans
Relationship-based Educational Design Turns Classrooms Into Instructional Tools
Focus On Needs Of Students To Design Effective Classroom Spaces
Showing Students, Faculty Respect Is Important Aspect Of Relationship-based Educational Design
Color Does Not Have To Be A Challenge In Educational Design
Sustainability's Healing Touch: Incremental Steps For Healthcare
Durability Is Key To Green Healthcare Interiors
Green Healthcare Interiors: Tips For Specifying Materials
Evaluating ROI For Sustainability In Healthcare Interiors
Use Creativity, Caution To Select Interior Office Paint Colors
Use Bright Colors For Collaboration, Be Careful With Multiple Colors When Selecting Paints
Showcase Products: Paints
What To Know About Hot-Aisle, Cold-Aisle, And Chimney Data Center Containment Strategies
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Hot-Aisle, Cold-Aisle Containment Strategies
How Chimney Containment Can Help Manage Temperatures In Data Centers
Four Factors To Consider When Developing A Data Center Containment Strategy
Advantages of LED Technology
How To Address Common LED Myths During Planning
LED Evaluation Checklist, From Codes To Costs
Examine State, Local Energy Codes To See How LEDs Can Help Save Energy
Some Common Applications For LED Lighting Technology
Environmental Reporting In Furniture Makes Slow Progress
Flexibility, Fast-Track Are Benefits of Metal Buildings
How Ceilings Can Help Improve Acoustics
How BIM Can Improve Building Efficiency
BIM Contract Requirements Help Standardize Results
Survey: How BIM Is Being Used And Where It Will Go In The Future
USGBC Offers Resources To Ease LEED v4 Transition
School District Near Chicago Ponders Renovations, Building Consolidations
Restroom Design Choices Can Greatly Influence Image Of Facilities
Cleanliness, Maintenance Need To Be Top Restroom Priorities
Restroom Hygiene, Restroom Lighting Can Be Managed Without Spending A Lot Of Money
Showcase: Restroom Products
Lighting Quality Is Often Overlooked In Commercial Building Lighting Upgrades
Harsh Lighting, Glare Among Quality Concerns In Commercial Lighting
Lighting Controls, Occupant Involvement Are Big Pieces Of Successful Lighting Projects
Careful Consideration Is Needed Before Cutting Back On Private Offices, Workspace
Reducing Number Of Private Offices, Cutting Workspace Has Pros, Cons
How To Make Workplace Change Work
Survey: Eliminating Private Offices, Reducing Workspace Still Not Common
Technology-driven Trends Are Affecting Workspace Planning
Losing Private Offices: Change Management Can Prevent Negative Impacts
New School of Nursing Facility Uses State-Of-The-Art Sustainable Strategies
How Facility Managers Can Sell And Implement Green Interiors Projects
While Cost Is Key, Green Interiors Projects Can Be Sold On Other Benefits
Facility Managers Can Use Formal Sustainability Policy To Build Support For Green Interiors Initiatives
Show Sustainability Doesn't Cost More To Gain Approval For Green Interiors Projects
Hurricane Sandy Prompts New Way Of Thinking About Data Center Resiliency
New York City Housing Authority Data Center's Backup Power Strategy Helped Weather Sandy
Hurricane Sandy Shows Value Of Cloud Services, Co-location And Redundant Facilities
Hurricane Sandy's Impact Has Data Centers Outside New York Re-evaluating Threats
Sustainable Construction And Renovation On Campus Help Cut Costs, Attract Students
Conduct Energy Efficiency Analysis Before Beginning Sustainable Campus Construction
Resilient Design, Campus Master Plan Are Important Elements Of Sustainable Construction
LEED v4 Demand Response Pilot Credit Encourages Analysis Of Outside Power Generation
Workplace Design Can Help Attract, Retain Generation Y Employees
Workplace Design Can Encourage Collaboration In Changing Office Environment
Managing Sound, Noise is One Potential Challenge in Open Workplace Design
Case Study: How One National Corporation Used A Redesigned Office Environment To Attract And Retain Employees
The Changing Role of the Facility Manager in Open Workplace Design
Environmental Reporting For Furniture Takes Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Furniture Showcase: New Products
BIFMA Environmental Rating System Aims To Provide Guidance For Selecting Furniture
When Selecting Green Furniture, Be Careful To Avoid Misinformation
What To Know Before Building A Modular Data Center
Know The Requirements For Modular Data Centers
Keep Shipping Size Constraints In Mind When Designing Modular Data Center
4 Questions To Ask When Considering A Modular Data Center
Focus On Users Can Help Prevent Restroom Vandalism, Waste
Restroom Material Specification In Educational Facilities Can Be Driven By Age Of Students
Good Planning, Design Can Lead To Savings in Educational Facility Restrooms
Office Lighting Design Must Have More Goals Than Just Energy Efficiency
Solve Lighting Quality Problems By Letting Space Guide Technology
Brightness and Variety Are Challenges To Office Lighting Quality
Avoiding Problems With Office Lighting Design
Why HVAC Performance Gets Worse Over Time
Measures To Optimize HVAC Systems Include Energy Audits And Commissioning
Utility Rebate Programs Can Help Fund HVAC Audits, Commissioning
Ceilings Showcase: New Products
Five Ways to be Green With Ceilings, Soundmasking
Ceilings Can Aid Green Efforts: Light Reflectance And Acoustics
Tips For Designing Energy Efficient HVAC Systems
HVAC Opportunity: Improve The Efficiency Of The Heating And Cooling Distribution Systems
For HVAC Efficiency, Optimize Source Equipment For Hot Water And Chilled Water
Building Information Modeling on Rise in Facility Management
How to Use Building Information Modeling in Operations
Building Information Modeling, COBie Streamline Construction Process
Ceilings gain more visual interest
Team Effort Helps Make Green Health Care Design A Reality
Space Programming Needs To Be Early Consideration In Health Care Design
Health Care Design Needs To Take Adjacency Into Consideration
Building Envelope Is A Significant Influence On Patient Bed Tower Design
Central Plant Requirements Affect Health Care Construction And Operations
Briefings: GSA Studies Reveal Energy Savings
Evaluate How Space Is Used During Design Process
Office Design Needs To Provide Employees Privacy When They Need It
Collaborative Space Isn't Just A Buzzword
Creating Collaborative Culture Requires Mix Of Spaces For Privacy, Interaction
Acoustics Of Open Offices A Common Employee Concern
Open Work Spaces Require Careful Noise Management
FM And IT Need To Work Together
10 Questions To Ask Before A Lighting Upgrade Begins
Determining Goals Of Lighting Upgrade Can Lead To Different Solution
Lighting Upgrade Mock-Ups Help Make Options Clear
Daylighting and Controls Can Be Part Of Lighting Upgrades
Medical Technology's Pace Of Innovation Places Heavy Demands On Facilities
Significant Technology Changes Require Health Care Facility Renovations
Hospital Construction Should Aim For Flexibility From Start
Why Drexel University Chose Green Globes Over LEED
Drexel University Relies On RECs As Part Of Energy Strategy
Drexel University Continues To Be On Lookout For Ways To Cut Carbon
Robert Francis Focuses on Sustainability Amid Drexel University's Massive Growth
Denser Workplaces Can Lead To Distracting Noise
Good Sound Masking Strikes Balance Between Privacy, Comfort
Acoustics Showcase: New Products
Collaborative Workspaces Encourage Communication, Idea Sharing, Flexibility
Open Office Spaces Spur Collaboration at All Types of Companies
Expensive Office Space Helps Drive Shift in Office Design Thinking
Five Ways to Reduce Restroom Operating Costs
Overdesigned Restroom Lighting Systems Can Increase Costs
Cleaning Costs Are Overlooked in Restrooms
What interior design trends are leading the way in commercial buildings?
Are tight budgets still driving design choices, or has some flexibility started to return to the process?
What role does sustainability play in the design process? How has that changed over the last few years?
Have there been any big surprises recently in design trends?
What do you anticipate as the next area of focus in interior design?
In High Performance HVAC Design, Facility Manager Plays Key Role
Sustainable Interiors Now Part of Design DNA
Environmental Declarations Help Facility Managers Make Informed Decisions
Plans and Policies Help Facility Managers Drive Sustainability
UPS Systems, DC Power Can Solve Energy Issues
Sustainable Design, Flexibility, Mobility Are Key Selection Criteria for Office Furniture
Sustainable Furniture Playing Larger Role in Office Design Choices
Aesthetics Can Help Improve Furniture's Longevity
Showcase Products: Furniture
Experts: Warmer Data Center Temperatures Are Safe
Some Data Centers Resist Higher Operating Temperatures, Despite Energy Savings
Minimizing the Risk of Higher Data Center Temperatures
Innovative Technologies Help Ensure Higher Data Center Temperatures Are Safe
Seismic Risk Important Consideration in Data Center Design
Integrated Design Is Essential for LEED for Schools
LEED for Schools Targets Acoustics, IAQ and Lighting
From LEED for Schools: Tips on Green Design and Construction for Facility Managers
Metal Buildings Ideal For Fast-Track Construction
Green Schools: Information Resources for Facility Managers
ADA Excuses Won't Keep Facility Managers Out of Court
ADA Complaints: How Facility Managers Can Evaluate Their Risks
LEED-EB Certification Creates Challenges and Benefits
Restroom Redesigns in Airport, Museums
Restroom Redesign: Benefits for Facility Managers
Field Museum, O'Hare Look for Creativity in Restroom Design and Renovation
Restroom Renovations Require Attention to Detail, Not Just Aesthetics
Restroom Upgrades a Worthwhile Investment
What Facility Managers Need to Know About Alternative Workplace Design
Alternative Workplace Design Offers Open Spaces, Flexible Seating, Real Estate Efficiency
Alternative Workplace Design Allows For Greater Collaboration, Quiet Work
Alternative Workplace Design Takes Advantage of Technology, Offers Flexibility
Paper Towel Considerations in Commercial Restrooms
High Performance Buildings: Avoiding Problems
Energy Modeling for High-Performance Buildings is Only as Good as the Inputs
High Performance Buildings: HVAC Designs
USBGC Releases Rankings of States With Most LEED-Certified Buildings
A Modern Approach To Patient Care
Technology, Workforce Driving Design Changes
PUE is One of Many Metrics for Data Center Energy Performance
Free Air, Water-Cooled Servers Increase Data Center Energy Efficiency
UPS Energy Saver Mode, High Voltage DC Power Cut Data Center Energy Use
In Data Centers, Simplicity of Design, Commissioning Saves Energy
Power and Gas Prices: Time for Long Term Contracts?
LEED 2012 Will Emphasize Operating Performance; ADA Deadline
NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 Cover Commissioning, Testing of Building Fire Systems
Federal Regulations for T12 Fluorescent Lamps, Incandescents, and EPAct Tax Deductions
Green Design Guides Renovation of California State Office Buildings
The Benefits of Saving Space in Office Design
Modular Data Centers Offer Flexibility, Savings
How Modularity Works in Data Center Design
Is A Modular Data Center Design The Right Choice?
7x24 Exchange Explores Data Center Trends
At Lakeland HealthCare, Mike Kastner Uses Research to Shape Facilities
Evidence-Based Design Part of Lakeland’s Far-Sighted Approach
Design With Constraints In Mind
Combining Aesthetics With Safety, Reliability, and Performance
Exterior Lighting Choices Include LEDs, Alternatives
Exterior Lighting and Dark Skies
Flexibility in Office Design Offers FMs Green Benefits, Cost Savings
Technology, Changing Workforce Helping to Drive Green Office Design Changes
Maximizing Flexible Space in Office Design Reduces Costs
Market Forces Provide More Options for Green Interior Products
A Breakdown of LEED-EBOM
Data is Power: LEED Buildings and the Building Performance Partnership
Long-term Sustainability: LEED-EBOM
From Design to Operations: Energy Star's Designed to Earn
Mandating Performance: Outcome-based Codes
LEED Designs Don't Always Lead to Sustainable Operations
Controls, Commissioning Key to Realizing Green Building Potential
Energy Model: Use To Compare, Not To Predict
The Curious Case of Northland Pines High School
Renovations and ADA
BIM Helps Save Time, Make Better Choices for Science Building
Communication, Rapport Key for FM at Chicago Botanic Gardens
Data Centers Fight Energy Waste
Optimized Cooling Plants Help Data Centers Save Energy
New Ways of Working
Space Efficiency Drives Furniture Trends
Five Steps Can Help Win Acceptance for New Workplace Designs
Introducing LEED for Healthcare
Making Green Buildings Work
LEED for Healthcare: Construction is Focus, Not Operations
Building Envelopes Affect Energy Use, so Make Sure Yours Isn't Just a Pretty Face
For Efficient Exteriors, Start With the Outside, Looking In
Designing Green has Unique Challenges
First Green Step Is a Big One For Data Centers
The Deadline Is Approaching To Declare a LEED AP Specialty
Energy Model Can Improve HVAC System Energy Efficiency
Hospital Design Team Focuses on Computer-Generated Models
Changing Work Habits Call for Changing Workspaces
Taking Extra Steps in a Lighting Upgrade Can Have Big Payoff
Making An Intermediate Upgrade Better
Making An Advanced System Stellar
Mr. Designer, Tear Down This (Cubicle) Wall
Technology Can Help Support Workplace Efficiency
What is the Difference Between Recommissioning and Retrocommissioning?
The Role of Building Occupants in Reducing Carbon Footprint
Simplicity is Key in Pursuing Energy Efficiency
High-Performance HVAC System Requires an Integrated Design
In Pre-Design, Define HVAC System Requirements
Solid Information and Close Collaboration Lead to Energy Efficient Design
Metal Buildings Can Offer Design Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness
New ADA Regulations: Compliance Requires Proactive Approach
Pumping Systems: How to Calculate Life-Cycle Costs
HVAC Considerations from Design to Post-Construction
Improving Building Energy Performance After Construction
Restroom Cleaning: Automatic Cleaners, Sanitizers Improve Hygiene
Grounds Care: Resources for Sustainable Strategies
Pumping Systems: Variable-Duty Requirements Bring Savings
Understanding the Steps in Designing Green Interiors
To LEED or Not to LEED?
How Real Companies Executed Sustainable Design
Avoiding Pitfalls In LEED Certification
ADA Strategy: Get Occupant Input
BACnet Systems Offer Many Opportunities to Improve Sustainability
BACnet Connectivity and Interoperability
Interoperability and Green Building
Controls: Real-World Savings
Why BACnet?
Cooperation in the Data Center Can Reduce Costs, Increase Reliability
Managing Common Disagreements Between FM and IT
Trends in Data Centers
ADA: What FMs Need to Know
ADA: Impact on Operations
Resilient Flooring Options: Improved Design Appeal and Performance
Health Care Friendly Rubber
Linoleum's Affordable Benefits
Vinyl Gaining Respect
Long-lived Terrazzo
Mixing Resilient Floor Products
Lighting Retrofits: Evaluate Options, Crunch the Numbers
When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential
When Change Is Coming, Change Management Is Essential
Lighting Retrofits: Controls Provide Savings Opportunities
High Performance Starts with Integrated Design and Energy Modeling
Innovative HVAC Elements to Consider
Construction Projects Move Forward Despite Budget Cuts, Delays
Matching Ceilings to the Characteristics of a Space
Ceilings for Special Spaces, Durability and Acoustics
LEDs: Specification Challenges
LEDs Improve Lighting Performance, Reliability
LEDs: Maintenance Considerations, Lamp Replacement
Green Building Design Can Pose Fire Safety Challenges
Green Design Solutions and Materials May Be Fire Hazards
Rethinking Office Layouts and Space Planning
Responsibilities Must Be Spelled Out In a Green Building Contract
Designer’s Professional Liability Insurance Issues
Determining Damages in Green Building Lawsuits
Daylighting Benefits Lie in Proper Design, Control
Start With Integrated Design, Maintain Results With Diligence
Chillers: Retrocommissioning Restores Design Characteristics
IAQ: Commissioning for IAQ
Aim for Goals for Lighting Retrofits, Including Higher Productivity
Plant Specification: What is the Impact on Maintenance?
Optimize the Acoustics of Open Offices
Block and Cover Sound
Landscapes Play Role in Building Security Perimeter
Collaboration Among Designers, Operators Silences Skepticism
Roofing: Pressurization Poses Maintenance Challenges for Medical Center
Maintenance, LEED and Design
Architects, Managers Join Forces in Buildings, Grounds Projects
Accessibility and Design
Finding Coordinating Floorcoverings
Parking Structure Maintenance
The Role of BIM in Building Retrofits
Maintenance Staff Influences Building Design, Product Specification
EIFS' Aesthetic and Energy Efficiency Advantages
Choosing Paint Colors for Classrooms
Using Color to Brand the Interior of Your Organization
Moving EBD Beyond Health Care
Using Workplace to Shape Corporate Culture
Moving EBD Beyond Health Care
Landscape Services Department Acts as On-Campus Contractor
Building Construction or Renovations Include Landscape Plan
Evidence-Based Design: From Health Care To Other Buildings?
Studies Link Green Design, Occupant Productivty
How Evidence-Based Design Practices Could Aid Facility Operations
Proper Design Improves Roof Longevity
Use Results from Low- and No-Cost HVAC Measures to Sell Capital Upgrades
Sustainable Design Can Boost Student Performance, Research Shows
AIA Award Recognizes Educational Facilities
When Sizing HVAC Systems, Focus on Proper Margin for Safety
Physical Workplace Can Encourage Collaboration
Landscape Design: Establish a Definition, Goals for Sustainability
Managing Storm Water Reduces Irrigation Requirements
Sustainable Landscapes Include Organic Fertilizers, Irrigation Controls
The Prescription For Green Health Care Facilities
Repurposing Office Space for Maximum Impact
The Intersection of Evidence-Based Design and Green
Department of Energy Focuses on Improving Energy Efficiency of Health Care Buildings
Color in Classrooms
Landscape Design: Get Managers Involved
Acoustical Metrics: Sound Transmission Class and Ceiling Attenuation Class
Lighting Can Hold or Hurry Customers, and Define the Image of a Space
Planning Your New Data Center: Think Modular
Smaller Workspaces May Not Be More Profitable
Coordinating Floorcoverings
Leonardo Academy Pushes For Green Gaming Industry Standard
Layout of Renovated Building Can Be Security Tool
Green Hospital Redefines Maintenance Standards
Look at Green Building Needs When Planning BAS
Revised Green Guide for Health Care Operations Section Released
Maintenance Department Influences Design and Construction
For long-lasting floors, choose the right design
Linking Maintenance and Design
For Long-Lasting Floors, Choose The Right Design
Input From Operating Staff Is Crucial To Design Of Building Automation Systems
Computer Science Building Poses Energy-Efficiency Challenges
New Metal Building Design Guide Addresses Seismic Issues
Tax Breaks for Efficient HVAC Systems Extended
Energy Targets for Federal Building Remain Challenging, ASHRAE Says
Integrated Design Aids LEED Certification Process
Choosing a Design Philosophy for the Lighting System
The Importance of Color in Interior Design
New Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR Program Promises Energy Savings
Project Profile: EPA Region 8 Headquarters Aims for ENERGY STAR
Geothermal heat pump systems
ISO Standard Addresses Design, Construction and Maintenance for Safer, Longer-Lasting Building
Learning the Ropes When Building Abroad
Keeping Track of Special Requirements When Building Abroad
Common Problems in Landscape Design
Managers, Architects Join Forces During Landscape Design
Meeting Standards, Controlling Costs
The Challenges of BSL Lab Design
Other Lab Design Factors: Physical Barriers and the Envelope
Acoustically Sound Classrooms
Efficient HVAC Systems May Qualify for Tax Breaks
Go Green: Avoid Competing System Interactions
Green Buildings Don’t Have to Compromise Longevity, Maintenence
Geothermal Systems Offer Efficient Heating and Cooling
Publication Addresses Smoke Management and Code Requirements
Design For All
Branding a Facility with Color
Acoustical Sound Masking Trends
Healthy and Green
ADA: Ask the Real Experts
Efficiency By Design
Contemporary solutions in ceilings and acoustics
USGBC's System Now Awards "Innovation in Design" Credits for Applying Cradle to Cradle Product Certification
data center diplomacy
New Version of Green Guide for Health Care Launched
Whole Building: Route to High Performance
…And Access for All
The Next Generation
Tailor Made
Accessibility for One and All
Forces of Change
Fashion Follows Function
Green Is the New School Color
New Updates from the USGBC
ASHRAE Aims to Make Handbook More Sustainable
New World Trade Center Development Aims to be Green
Will Your Roof Weather a Storm?
Logan Airport Becomes Home to World's First LEED-Certified Terminal
Sustainable Design: Beyond Cost and Performance
Restrooms: Innovation Update
Better Space, Better Health
Adding Up To Green Design
Safer High-Rises
Data Centers: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Restrooms
No Dogs Allowed
Schools Seek Formula for High Performance
Educational Experience: Meeting The Acoustical Standard for Schools
Time for a Lighting Upgrade?
Digital Imaging Drives Health Care Design
Restrooms
High-Performance Exteriors
Airports: Flying High
Green Building Report
Valuing Insulation
Lighting
Outlook
Better Health From Better Design?
Plumbing
Corporate Needs Shape Data Centers
Public Health Worries Shape Restroom Choices
Finding Refuge from Rising Water Rates
When talk is cheaper: Integrated design and better buildings
Beyond Bad Lighting
Building the Case
For Outside, What’s Inside Counts
Diagnosing Design
Ceilings
Closer Look at Restroom Design
Acoustics: Best to hear concerns during planning stage
New Thinking On Lighting Design
Going with the Flow: Maintenance ensures pump performance
Sounding off on acoustics
Doing Light Right
Restroom Costs: Now or Later
Choosing a Ceiling System