Do You See Opportunities All Around?
April 2022 Issue: Do You See Opportunities All Around? The April 2022 issue focuses on the supply chain crisis, indoor air quality, water conservation, and lighting. Plus, the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Facility Executive April 2022 Issue (Volume 35, Number 2) Editor’s Letter: Do You See Opportunities All Around? Facilities professionals are able to juggle […]
Passive House Design Is Creating a Pathway to Highly Efficient Buildings
As architects and designers, we are always pushing the bounds of current innovation to build a more sustainable tomorrow. However, one of the most promising architectural solutions for combating climate change was developed decades ago. A rising trend throughout the industry, Passive House design—a standard first pioneered by Dr. Wolfgang Feist in 1980s Germany—lays […]
JPMorgan unveils design specs for new 60 storey skyscraper HQ in New York
JPMorgan Chase today unveiled the design for its new state-of-the-art global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, reinforcing its commitment to New York City. The 1,388-foot /423 meter, 60-story skyscraper – designed by Foster + Partners – will be New York City’s largest all-electric tower with net zero operational emissions and exceptional indoor air quality that […]
Will An Air Purifier or Cleaner Help Protect Me from COVID?
When used properly, these devices can reduce airborne contaminants including viruses in a home or confined space. However, by itself a portable air cleaner is not enough to FULLY protect people from COVID-19. When used along with other best practices recommended by medical and infectious disease experts, using such an appliance can be part of […]
Case Study: Air Purifiers Improve IAQ at Luxury Hotel
Facility Manager Cost Saving/Best Practice Quick Reads RSS Feed April 1, 2022 – Contact FacilitiesNet Editorial Staff » WellAir announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected by the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Athens, Greece to help reduce exposure to airborne pathogens and pollutants throughout the hotel. The […]
JPMorgan Chase Unveils Plans for New Global Headquarters Building in New York City
Firm is one of New York’s largest employers and contributors to the local economy New building will house up to 14,000 employees Project creating 8,000 construction jobs across 40 local unions Deloitte study shows JPMorgan Chase contributes $29.8 billion annually to the city’s economy, stimulating an additional 40,000 jobs across local industries New York City’s […]
Ipswich locals claim nearby dumpsite is affecting their health
A Queensland community is protesting for cleaner air, claiming putrid smells coming from dumpsites near their homes are affecting their health. Most people know a trip to the dump can be a smelly job, but a group of Ipswich locals are living it every single day. The culprit, residents claim, is a mammoth landfill operated […]
Is Philly’s COVID response system too sensitive?
Flexibility vs. transparency Levy acknowledged that Philadelphia’s decision to create a tiered “Response Level” system came from a place of wanting to provide clarity. But, he said, the automated system — and similar ones like it — removes the ability for public health officials to exercise their judgment. He said he thought color-coded risk systems […]
Quality Air Indoor Specialists Inc. Announces the Top Factors Required When Selecting an HVAC System
In a recent public service announcement, Quality Air Indoor Specialists Inc. described the top factors that should be considered before settling on a type of HVAC system. Quality Air Indoor Specialists Inc., a reputable HVAC company that has won many hearts in Huntersville, North Carolina, shared some of the top factors to be considered before […]
Can an Air Purifier Keep Your Home COVID-Free?
An air purifier can help reduce air contamination, including viruses such as COVID-19. The quality of the air we inhale determines the health of the lungs as well as different organs. Without a doubt, clean air is viewed as a fundamental prerequisite for human well-being and health. At the precipice of the pandemic, the worldwide […]