Facilities Manager Magazine
| Volume 24, Number 2 March/April 2008
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Perspective
What is a Carbon Footprint and How Can You Reduce Yours?
by
Kenneth B. Jones, AIA, LEED AP
Article defines what a carbon footprint is and how it can be measured. Article also discusses the 2030 Challenge promoted by the organization, Architecture 2030 and supported by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The 2030 Challenge calls for a 50 percent reduction in the amount of fossil fuel consumption by 2010 with the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality being achieved by 2030. The article concludes by listing helpful strategies that owners, contractors, and architects can take to attain carbon neutrality.
What is a Carbon Footprint and How Can You Reduce Yours?
(PDF Format)
APPA Online Dues Payment Center
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Benchmarking & Organizational Change
Public Policy Strategy Agenda for 2012-13
Standards and Code Issue
Priorities of the APPA Code Advocacy Task Force
provides APPA members with a structured overview of the work and accomplishments the APPA (CATF) has made within the past twelve months.
APPA Community College Champions
Contact APPA’s Community College Champions to learn more about the value of APPA International, its regions, and chapters. APPA’s Champions will assist you in learning more about the APPA organization and its many networking opportunities. Reach out to a Champion near you!
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2012 Thought Leaders Report
2012 Report Focuses on
Space Management & Utilization
Strategic Capital Development
This book presents a bold approach for planning capital investments from a strategic and long-range perspective. Click here for more details!
APPA Web Standards Portal
Powered by ANSI!Every facilities department needs to ensure their institutions are in compliance with the most current codes and standards impacting construction, fire safety, lighting, the environment, ADA, and HVAC, among other areas. Click here to access the APPA Web Standards Portal!
