Facilities Management teams play a key role in delivering on a building's performance promises in terms of air quality, water efficiency, energy efficiency, thermal comfort and occupant wellbeing. Here we explore this topic from our perspective as Biofilico healthy building consultants.
Read MoreBuildings and the real estate industry in general contribute around 30% of total global energy consumption, making them a vital consideration in the push for a green energy transition away from fossil fuel dependency. Demand can be reduced through strategies such as passive design and green roofs. Energy source efficiency can involve implementing energy efficient lighting, efficient HVAC (air con ventilation) and elevator systems, as well as renewable energy production on site via solar panels on the roof, for example.
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