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Researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that vertical green-living walls (VGWs) can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces, resulting in significant energy and financial savings. The study, conducted by Dr. David Helman and Yehuda Yungstein, was…

  Improving grid reliability is just the start. VPPs also offer an intriguing climate story as well. Grid reliability is becoming increasingly crucial as extreme weather increases. The California heat wave in 2022 and the deep freeze in Texas in early 2021 both showed how vital having reliable power is — and the power grids…

  Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction. Fire sprinklers and alarms need to function properly so they can alert people and suppress a fire when the time calls for it. Unfortunately, like any technology, there are things that can cause them to malfunction and not work. ln this…

With cleaning and hygiene, using products safely and properly is vital, and that means paying special attention to the cleaning chemicals you’re using. It’s a great reminder to focus on common sense practices like reading labels before each use, but there’s more to it than that. Making sure your team is aware of the requirements…

Federal agencies are commemorating National Hurricane Preparedness Week April 30-May 6, 2023, in a national campaign to help everyone get ready before hurricane season begins on June 1. Although Facilities Management Advisor has offered many resources over the years about how to prepare your facilities for these dangerous storms, what should you do about your…

Lighting has the ability to completely transform a space. LED technology has been around for 60 years, but it didn’t become an industry disruptor until 16 years ago. Since then, facility managers have had to truly understand the benefits of the technology so that they can upgrade lighting fixtures throughout their operations. Manufacturers have engineered…