Tag: National Park Service

Advantages and Challenges of Green Roofs

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 5, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Mar 5, 2024

Green roofs, also known as rooftop gardens, are planted over a waterproofing membrane and cover a facility’s roof with vegetation. Facilities managers should consider green roofs for stormwater management and energy savings, as well as to provide rooftop gardens, educational spaces, and urban food production. Facilities managers should also consider incorporating green roofs into new […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of February 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 1, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Mar 1, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Museum Under Lincoln Memorial The National Park Service (NPS) is kicking off a public-private project to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial and other upgrades at the historical landmark. Fittingly enough, the NPS made […]