As commercial buildings go, hotels have a particularly high bar to meet when it comes to the occupant experience. As a “home away from home,” hotels are expected to maintain a pleasant, comfortable indoor environment in all aspects, including indoor …
The indoor environment of any building is complex, and hospitals are no exception. But in a facility dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of its inhabitants, hospital air quality is of special concern. This article covers air quality as …
By now, it’s a given that solar power works. And while solar power still hovers on the verge of becoming mainstream, more and more businesses (including more than a hundred Fortune 500 companies) are already seeing significant benefits as a result of …
To be sure, public awareness about indoor air quality is growing. And it’s no wonder—with some studies showing that indoor air may be more polluted than outdoor air, information about indoor air pollution sources and causes is now becoming more readily …
It’s a fact: Business executives and customers agree that companies should be concerned with their impact on the environment. It’s also true that an increasing number of organizations are incorporating sustainability into their business strategies, taking steps to reduce waste and use resources more …
As far as commercial buildings go, office buildings have the greatest proportion of total lit floorspace than any other type of building. Considering this—and the fact that more money is spent on lighting than on almost any other building system (HVAC being the most …
In 2018, commercial buildings averaged 10.67 cents per kilowatt hour, which is the highest energy costs have been in five years—and the second-highest in a decade. That said, the Internet of Things (IoT) now offers commercial building owners the opportunity to …
“Digital” and “data-driven” aren’t terms traditionally associated with agriculture, but statistics show that smart farming—the concept of applying the latest technology and data to growing agricultural products—is taking off. Whether you’re talking about vertical farming, precision farming, greenhouse farming, hydroponics, or any …
The movement toward a more sustainable economy is gathering momentum. Consumers increasingly prefer to do business with companies that embrace sustainable practices, and more organizations are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. This “green” mindset …
Companies of all kinds—big and small, in every industry—are increasingly starting to realize the business value of sustainability. It’s a stance that’s attractive to both customers and investors, and, in the eyes of many thought leaders, also reflects a company’s ability to sustain long-term …
