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Even though extensive research has been conducted on the net-zero transition, the socioeconomic impacts have not been considered at sufficient scale and complexity. We are developing the Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF) to address this gap. We dedicated the past six months to examining the value and feasibility of harnessing existing climate scenarios to understand…

Emerging principles for outdoor lighting could help the stars regain lustre in the nighttime sky. The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), a leading developer of lighting standards, is collaborating with the research and advocacy organization, DarkSky International, in an effort to curb light pollution and promote installations that could also deliver energy savings and improve neighbourly…

As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop, performing outdoor maintenance tasks can become more dangerous for your team. From hanging and removing holiday lights to spending long hours outside in the cold, there are many risks that maintenance workers face through the winter. Create practices and protocols, train your team, and keep the…

  Access control technologies can benefit three different areas of healthcare facilities: security, points of access and traditional access formats. Access control technology oversees a few different areas in healthcare facilities: security, points of ingress/egress and methods of access. It also helps streamline these aspects of healthcare facility management, or even automates them. Essentially, this…

  In the facilities industry, one of the most important emerging stories involves RAAC – Reinforced Autoclaved Aeriated Concrete. This method of construction was widely used from the mid-1950s through to the early 1990s. The predicted lifespan of this type of concrete from installation to expected potential failure was 30 years, which is why this…

What’s next with affordable housing? As 2023 draws to a close, GBBN’s Mary Jo Minerich and Amanda Markovic, AIA—two designers with a lot of affordable housing experience—sat down to talk about the future. What’s next in terms of trends, technology, construction? See what they say below: “What will affordable housing look like in the coming…