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High-Rise Hotel Analyzes Window Film Effectiveness
What’s the best way to prove that your green investments are paying off? To measure the savings on utility bills, and improvements that tenants are experiencing as a result of your investment. Whether you’re cutting back on energy use due to mandates or voluntary efforts, quantifying the savings from your green initiatives can help determine whether the purchases are truly worth it (or at least offset implementation costs). This data can go a long way toward supporting other green investments in the future as well. It can also be a solid indicator of improved building performance, which could make your
How Hotels Can Curb Their High Energy Use
Hospitality assets are the highest users of energy in commercial real estate, but there are profitable solutions to energy reduction.
How Independent Hotels Can Make Green into an Advantage
The hospitality industry has long had a reputation for being anything but green. Fortunately, recent small changes such as extended stay sheet changing policies and signs asking customers to reuse towels have begun to give hotels and inns the appearance of some green sense of responsibility. But unfortunately, many small hotels and independent chains are slow to recognize the value of sustainable, eco-friendly changes in today’s…
High-tech and human-centered: The rise of smart buildings
Smart buildings are gaining momentum. As the technology behind them gets more sophisticated and more prevalent, they’re set to change the way we live and work.
Meet the man who makes Philly's high-rises stand up
When it comes to high-rises, developers and architects tend to get all the praise. But the two are nothing if their sleek skyscrapers can't actually be built. And in Philadelphia, there's one man who's become the go-to guy to make sure that happens.
What services should you included in an interior plantscaping contract?
The popularity of interior plantscaping for commercial properties continues to rise at a rapid pace. Property managers and business owners are now realizing the many benefits to be had from indoor plant installations ranging from health and environmental benefits to helping close the deal with customers and clients. All of which directly impact the bottom […]
Modular Buildings for Disaster Relief
When a disaster occurs, a quick response is vital. Modular buildings are an ideal solution to space needs when floods, high winds or other natural disasters occur. Buildings are in stock or built…
Serious Fun: How a Hotel FM Makes Saving Energy Enjoyable
Learn about energy efficiency, profile, leds and related trends for building operations success
The Rise of Clean Energy Microgrids & Why They Make Sense
This report covers why clean energy microgrids make sense for hospitals, higher education institutions, military and government, and businesses.
This tax holiday on the rise...but is it worth it?
More states offer sales tax holidays for energy-efficient appliances, but are they the best way to save?
Getting wise to the rise of “smart” buildings
Nowadays, data drives everything — including the very buildings in which companies operate. If your business is considering upgrading its current facility, or moving to or constructing a new one, it’s important to be aware of “smart” buildings. A smart building is one equipped with a variety of sensors that gather and track information about …
The Rise of the Build-to-Suit Cloud Data Center
As cloud builders seek more capacity, they are pre-leasing entire data center buildings, creating a build-to-suit model for these projects.
Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques
Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Much of this conversation is driven by the fact that in a business where actual building techniques haven’t changed much in decades, there’s a real hunger for new strategies to improve…
Energy-as-a-Service and Microgrids: What's Behind Their Rise?
Four megatrends have led to the rise of energy-as-a-service and microgrids, as described in a new report from Microgrid Knowledge and Schneider Electric.
Arctic Circle Hotel Will Be First in the World to Generate More Than It Consumes
Building in such an environmentally fragile location has called for innovative solutions and the Norwegian architects of Snøhetta have delivered in a big way through their design.
