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New York's Bird-Friendly Glass Policy is a Game-Changer for Buildings

BUILDINGS  staff writer Adrian Thompson and design director Fatih Ergun of Marin Architects discuss how New York's new legislation requiring bird-friendly glass to be included on any new construction and major renovations will affect the future of construction. BUILDINGS  staff writer Adrian Thompson and design director Fatih Ergun of Marin Architects discuss how New York's new legislation requiring bird-friendly glass to be included on any new construction and major renovations will affect the future of construction. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22187/title/new-york-bird-friendly-glass

Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2019

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, which ranks states based on the number of LEED-certified square feet per person. Colorado topped the list for the first time in eight years. See which LEED projects helped catapult states into the list and move up their ranking. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22186/title/top-10-states-leed-green-building

World’s Largest Starbucks Offers Immersive, Multi-Level Coffee Experience

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company’s largest location to date, offers customers an immersive coffee experience through five floors of intentional design. Read how it incorporated the original building’s existing features with custom modern updates. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22183/title/world-largest-starbucks

Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?

Energy efficiency is good for the environment, your company’s brand and its bottom line, but few companies have set specific energy efficiency targets.  BUILDINGS  editor-in-chief Janelle Penny explores how facilities managers can turn the tide. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22182/title/companies-efficiency-targets

What to Consider When Securing a Historic Building

Preserving a historic building while still providing safety and security to the users can be achieved, but it won’t happen on its own. It must be planned. Learn what to consider and how to implement security into your space. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22180/title/securing-historic-building

3 Sustainable Interior Design Trends You Should Know About

We all have an opportunity to contribute to an overall healthier planet by considering the environmental and human health of the products and materials used in design projects. Here are three important sustainable, interior design trends for 2020.  More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22179/title/sustainable-interior-design-trends

4 Must-Know Building Automation Trends for 2020

Building automation systems are evolving. Smart building solutions can perform more tasks faster and easier than earlier devices, helping facilities managers find savings and efficiency. Learn about what trends popular now.   More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22178/title/building-automation-trends

Consider Fire-Resistant Barriers in Open Layouts

Should a fire break out in an open plan environment, smoke and flames can spread more than in a smaller or compartmented area. Active protection should be used in conjunction with passive protection. Learn more. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22176/title/fire-resistant-barriers-open-layouts

Australia Bushfires and How You Can Help the Climate Crisis

In this FM Friday Buildings Podcast, associate editor Sarah Kloepple explains what scientists say is causing the unprecedented bushfires in Australia. She directs you to useful tips, how-tos and case studies, highlighting sustainable solutions that can leave a greener footprint for your building. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22177/title/australia-bushfires-climate-crisis

3 Low-Impact Options for Replacing R22 Refrigerant

States are phasing out ozone-depleting refrigerants like R22 and R410A. The looming change has led to the production of low global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerants you can specify in your next upgrade. Learn more.   More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22175/title/low-impact-options-replacing-refrigerant

Philadelphia Green Roof Embeds Charles Library Visitors in Nature

The new Charles Library at Temple University in Philadelphia is home to the second-largest green roof in the city. It plays a key role in the building’s stormwater management and is helping the site target LEED Gold Certification. Read now.   More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22173/title/green-roof-embeds-charles-library

Take Action Now to Reduce Building Carbon Emissions

The building and construction industry stands as the world’s single largest emitter of carbon emissions when accounting for both operational and embodied carbon. Address emissions in the built environment by specifying products with recycled materials that can be recycled at end of life. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22171/title/reduce-building-carbon-emissions

Unclean Restrooms Send Reputation Down the Drain

Facility managers and building owners beware – unclean restrooms can send a negative message. Bradley Corporation’s annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey has come up with some significant statistics regarding restroom hand health practices and unclean restroom perceptions and consequences. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/12936/title/unclean-restrooms-send-reputation-down-the-drain

Envelope Solar Panels Power Netflix’s Office of the Future

The future home of Netflix in Los Angeles is the first commercial building in the city to implement solar-generated technology into the façade. Designed by Gensler and developed by Hudson Pacific Properties, the building, named EPIC, comprises 13 stories of creative office space on Sunset Boulevard. More... source https://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/22169/title/solar-panels-power-netflix-office