The new release of ASHRAE 90.1 is here, and with it comes a host of changes to the landmark energy efficiency standard. Learn about the updates your jurisdiction may soon adopt in our ICYMI podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

American Nevada Company recently won its fifth consecutive local TOBY Award. Natalie Allred, vice president of property management, joins editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to talk about what it takes to win a TOBY and how listeners can position their own buildings for TOBY success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

Decarbonization is the logical next step for operating buildings sustainably. In our new In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) podcast feature, check out tips to help you start your journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

COVID has exacerbated the phenomenon of “zombie offices”—underutilized office buildings that are sitting nearly empty. One potential solution is turning these structures into multifamily housing via adaptive reuse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

Spring storms are striking earlier this year due to the La Niña conditions. That means you need to prepare now to reduce the impact on your buildings. Join editor in chief Janelle Penny and Chuck Miccolis, managing director of commercial lines for the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), for research-backed preparedness guidance that will empower you to prepare your properties before severe weather strikes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

Building occupants are concerned about the air they’re breathing, but how do you know what’s in the air? Learn about your solutions for correcting issues, from ventilation and filtration to air purifiers and more, with Sissi Liu, cofounder and CEO of Metalmark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

In this third and final episode in our three-part series on sustainable design, we hone in on the higher education market to learn how colleges and universities are meeting aggressive sustainability targets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

There is a myriad of ecolabels, third-party certification programs and green building rating systems on the market—enough to make an architect's or designer's head spin. In this episode, we sit down with a few industry experts to discuss the tools and programs that are available to help building professionals reduce their environmental footprints in the battle against climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

What’s on deck for HVAC in 2023? Join editor in chief Janelle Penny and Doug Bougher, director of applied sales for LG Electronics USA, to hear about 2023’s top commercial trends and learn which technologies will become more popular as the industry moves toward decarbonization and electrification. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more

How do you know if your staff is truly cleaning for health? Learn how good cleaning practices can help mitigate disease risks and gain tips on demonstrating the business value of cleaning for health. Joining editor in chief Janelle Penny is Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA. This podcast was produced in partnership with ISSA. Learn more from Rethink Clean. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buildings-podcast/support ..read more