Sustainable buildings should have a better construction safety record than ordinary buildings, and that performance should become part of sustainability rating systems. After all, sustainable concepts start with the health and welfare of humans.
There is a debate to say that sustainability credentials should be separate to fire safety. One is elective, and one is a matter of regulations.If we are going to successfully green our buildings, safety and sustainability must go hand-in-hand.
Safety. Sustainable Buildings.Reduced Maintenance and Long-Term Durability. From a lifecycle perspective, durability is a core tenet of sustainability. A building that lasts longer and requires fewer repairs consumes fewer resources over its lifetime.
Building Systems/O&M. Smart Buildings.Benchmarking for Sustainability. The challenges faced by the facility manager may sometimes seem insurmountable. We are constantly asked to provide excellent service with diminishing resources.
Safety & Standards. Sustainability. Growth & Transformation.Collaboration, Challenges & Technology: Driving Sustainability Forward. Theres so much that goes on behind the scenes to make buildings sustainable, and Jen is giving us a glimpse into it.
