by Brianna Crandall — February 11, 2011—Noblis, in collaboration with CTG Energetics and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), has announced the release of the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Sustainable Facilities Tool. This Web-based tool will help government and industry personnel identify and prioritize cost-effective, sustainable strategies for small projects that do not normally engage workplace consultants or designers, initially focusing on workplace projects under 10,000 square feet.
“Understanding the whole lifecycle of a building enables us to most effectively incorporate sustainable features at every opportunity,” said Don Horn, Deputy Director of GSA’s Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings. “A 3-D interactive walkthrough of office interiors and built-in material comparisons are wonderful features. Sustainability planning, case studies, design guidance, and links to relevant regulations, make the Sustainable Facilities Tool invaluable to a project manager.”
The Sustainable Facilities Tool is intended for facilities managers, realty specialists, project managers from governmental agencies, and private sector developers, as well as building occupants and owners who require more guidance about sustainability, why it matters, and how to implement sustainable solutions. The tool is free to use.
