Operations & Maintenance
Greening existing buildings has immediate benefits for owners, occupants, and the planet. And new buildings that look good on paper need a successful handoff to operations. That often includes a year or more—even after commissioning—of working out the kinks in sophisticated systems. Every member of the design team needs to be involved in developing the O&M manual and even sometimes training facility personnel and future occupants.
Operations & Maintenance
Deep Dives
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How Buildings Fail Their Users
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A building doesn’t have to be falling down to fail. We share seven stories of green buildings gone wrong—along with tips for prevention.
Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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LEED Buildings Above Average in Latest Energy Data Release
News Analysis
The largest release of energy data from LEED-certified buildings shows good energy results but leaves room for improvement in data collection and sharing.
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New Energy Data Is Changing How We Judge Efficiency—And LEED
News Analysis
Seeking lessons from New York City benchmarking data, researchers question everything we thought we knew about energy metrics.
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EBies for 2014 Shine (Efficient) Spotlight on Existing Buildings
News Analysis
Urban Green Council rolls out the green carpet and rewards exceptional achievements in energy, water, lighting, and more.
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First Existing Multifamily Buildings Earn Energy Star Certification
News Analysis
Tenants are saving more than $500 a year in one of the first existing apartment buildings to be certified.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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