8 solutions for building owners to reduce CO2 emissions & address the energy crisis

Credit to Author: Lev Tolstikov| Date: Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Buildings account for 38% of global emissions, nearly 75% of which come from operations of HVAC, lighting, and IT equipment. With CO2 emission reduction commitments, many building owners and investors plan to implement strategies to reduce emissions and energy consumption. In Europe, where a vast…

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The Principles of Sustainability in Building Design

Credit to Author: Schneider Electric| Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

What is so significant about sustainability in building designs? It is the philosophy to develop an integrated system that can meet needs over the long term, such as power and water, while minimising both financial and environmental costs. This concept of sustainable design has many…

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How facility managers should lead net-zero action and how to start that journey

Credit to Author: Damien Dhellemmes| Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:17:32 +0000

The world is now experiencing the convergence of two major crises. The first is the climate crisis, for which most countries are committing to net-zero carbon by 2050. The second is the global energy crisis, with skyrocketing electricity prices having repercussions around the globe. It’s…

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4 reasons to retrofit buildings for net-zero operations

Credit to Author: Andre Marino| Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Global building owners and operators recognize that much work is needed to help meet the IPCC-specified goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C by 2050. While many progressive organizations have taken the lead by announcing net-zero carbon ambitions, the concrete steps to achieve these…

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Smart room sensors: the key to making buildings healthier and more sustainable

Credit to Author: Andre Marino| Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:39 +0000

Increased digitalization and IoT-enabled connectivity can help building owners and operators achieve their net-zero carbon goals. I mentioned this in my last post, and how next-generation building management systems (BMS)… Read more »

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How power digitalization and digital services are shaping resilience and sustainability in buildings of the future

Credit to Author: Sophie Borgne| Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:03 +0000

The advent of smart buildings has changed how facilities’ electrical systems are designed and managed. Although invisible to most occupants, smart building electrical systems are not static and have evolved… Read more »

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Building a sustainable future for facilities: how the new energy landscape can help

Credit to Author: Damien Dhellemmes| Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:00:03 +0000

Pressure from consumers, investors, and regulators – driven by regional and global initiatives such as the European Energy Directive (EED) and the Paris Agreement – requires global organizations to quickly… Read more »

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How AI and ML can reduce energy demand to help buildings improve long-term sustainability and cost savings

Credit to Author: Andre Marino| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:28 +0000

Today’s buildings are smart and getting even smarter. The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the move to cloud-based technologies are both advancing at a rapid clip. It… Read more »

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