Tag: natural lighting

5 Benefits of Using Building Information Modeling in Facility Construction

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 14, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 14, 2024

Building information modeling (BIM), a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility, creates a shared knowledge resource for information, making it easier for facilities managers to make decisions, according to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). The WBDG notes that while some might think of BIM as just 3D modeling and […]

University of Connecticut’s Director of Major Projects Talks Campus Sustainability

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jan 4, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Jan 4, 2024

While sports fans know that the University of Connecticut (UConn) is known as the “Basketball Capital of the World,” the university has recently been recognized on the national level for its ongoing commitment to sustainability by being ranked as one of the top 25 schools on The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Green Colleges list for […]

Back to Basics: Lighting Improvements for Healthy Buildings

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 15, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Sep 7, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. A key aspect of a healthy facility is healthy lighting, not just to go green for the environment but also for the health of occupants. Facilities managers should therefore examine ways they can redesign their facilities […]