Post Occupancy Evaluations

Feb

2021

"Lessons Learned" is a common concept in the practice of designing and constructing buildings. Typically, a building is built, the project is revisited after completion to find out what worked and what did not work, and the lessons are applied by continuing what worked and avoiding what did not.

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Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) Space Type

Dec

2020

There are many different types of spaces in a building, and each type of space has its own characteristics and requirements. The Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) space types provide a comprehensive, varied program of physical activities to meet the individual training regimens of its occupants.

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WBDG

COVID-19 & HEALTHY BUILDINGS PORTAL

What Makes Building Ventilation Good Enough to Withstand a Pandemic? 01-11-21
Modular Construction Meets Changing Needs in the Pandemic 12-15-20
Report: Pandemic has accelerated contech adoption 12-09-20
UV-C for Coronavirus-Resilient Buildings 12-06-20

FEDERAL FACILITY
CRITERIA UPDATES

UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems, with Change 2 10-06-2015
UFC 3-535-01 Visual Air Navigation Facilities, with Change 2 04-11-2017
UFC 3-420-01 Plumbing Systems 04-01-2021
UFC 3-230-02 O&M: Water Supply Systems, with Change 1 12-10-2019

INDUSTRY
EVENTS

IFMA's Facility Fusion 2021 04-20-2021
2021 IIBEC Virtual Spring Symposium 05-04-2021
CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition 05-15-2021
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit 05-17-2021

The National Institute of Building Sciences developed the WBDG-Whole Building Design Guide to foster communication and knowledge-sharing among federal, industry and academic partners to advance high-performing facilities.