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Avoid Knee-Jerk Sustainability
Part 4 of our series on Mindful Sustainabilty . . . Avoid Knee-Jerk Sustainability Has your sustainability program to date been jumping on board with the newest concept, the newest software, the newest dashboard, etc. that is being hyped to collect data and fix...
So Much Data, But What To Do With It
Part 3 of our series on Mindful Sustainabilty . . . So Much Data, But What To Do With It We have access to, it seems, unlimited data. Between the emails choking our inboxes and online posts hawking the latest article, conference, dashboard, software, yadda, yadda,...
Uncomplicating Sustainability
Part 2 of our series on Mindful Sustainabilty . . . Uncomplicating Sustainability I’m just going to say it. Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. The basic principles are very simple; Be mindful in your purchasing. Be mindful in your use of resources. Be...
Mindful Sustainability
Part 1 of our series on Mindful Sustainabilty . . . Mindful Sustainability Mindfulness – it’s all the rage. There are books, articles, and speakers galore to teach us how to be more mindful and present. There’s no magic here; just get off your computer, tablet,...
5 Steps to Get the Most from Green Roofs
Green roofs are becoming more and more popular because of a variety of benefits. Here are some tips to get the most from a green roof.Featured Editorial on FacilitiesNet.com By Jing Hong.Arguments about the benefits of green roofs are never ending. Researchers...
Rivion Green Building Superheroes
Dave Hubka and Jing Hong were recently interviewed by Green Badger. Green Badger is a comprehensive solution equipping project teams of all experience levels with the tools needed to document LEED efficiently as possible. Check out the interview by clicking...
Office Thermal Comfort: Simple Fixes and Beyond
Some thermal comfort issues can be addressed with simple fixes, while others require more time and investment. Here's what you need to know. Featured Editorial on FacilitiesNet.com By Patricia Kaufmann and Samantha Longshore A statistic from the U.S. Environmental...
Integrative Design Plus Early Commissioning Role Prevent Building Performance Problems
Documentation created during construction is rarely communicated to operating staff. Featured Editorial on FacilitiesNet.com By Rock Ridolfi Jr. An integrated design approach combined with commissioning also pays dividends during the turnover from new construction...
Improving Building Efficiency – How To Cut Through The Noise
Integrating efficiency into your operations is not a one-size-fits-all exercise. There are numerous strategies to pick from, and trying to digest all the emails and online information can quickly get overwhelming. We firmly believe in a holistic approach to...
It’s Time For An Operational Assessment
Once a building takes the BBC pledge and receives their free energy assessment, an operational assessment can be utilized to further identify savings from operational efficiencies and to develop an implementation plan for identified projects. Rivion, formerly known...
Dorothy Schwarz, Rivion’s COO, participates in The Milwaukee Business Journal’s roundtable discussion on sustainability
Where are we and where should we be headed on the journey to sustainability? Sustainability is not a new topic, but it can still be as confusing and overwhelming as it was when it first emerged as a major trend more than a decade ago. The Milwaukee Business Journal...