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USGBC Aligns LEED v5 with FSC, SFI and PEFC Wood Chain-of-Custody Standards
The U.S. Green Building Council has updated LEED v5 to recognize wood sourced under three major chain-of-custody certification standards, a move the organization said is designed to expand the use of sustainably sourced wood in construction and interior projects.
4 High-Impact Ways to Maximize Your Maintenance Budget
Facilities leaders across K–12 school districts and higher education campuses often face a familiar challenge: how to best allocate maintenance dollars before a fiscal year resets.
New Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion Designed for Sustainability
The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion (SAOP) embodies interconnectivity and sustainability, integrating with the urban waterfront and highlighting the connection between people and marine life at home and around the world.
Achieving Deep Green in Higher Education
Architecture, engineering and construction professionals strive to build sustainably, but there are always valid reasons why a project falls short of initial north star sustainability goals.
Building Better Care: The Power of Glass in Healthcare Environments
In the hands of a thoughtful design team, glass becomes a tool for bringing in light, for connecting people with nature and for creating a sense of calm that can’t be prescribed.
A New HVAC “Force” Cuts Energy, Boosts Efficiency
With rising energy costs, growing grid volatility, and mounting pressure to meet aggressive sustainability goals, building operators are increasingly reevaluating the efficiency of their mechanical and HVAC systems.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis Examines a Tiered Approach to Energy Investments
The Sustainability & Applied Research team at LPA Design Studios recently worked with in-house designers and engineers, and partner Joeris General Contractors, to explore the cost-benefit analysis of energy-efficient schools.
Sustainability Investments Earn LEED, WELL Recognition for Johnson Controls
The new Innovation Center – Warren Johnson Engineering Lab (WJEL) of Johnson Controls in Glendale, Wis., has achieved two awards for its focus on sustainable and healthy building design and operations, including being recognized with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and WELL Gold certifications.
Smarter Retrofit Planning in the Hybrid Office Era
The advantages of retrofit planning include improved aesthetics, better functionality and — when done right — reduced operating costs. But in the push to reopen businesses post-pandemic, many office updates have fallen short of long-term performance goals while impacting employee productivity.