For diverse courses in facilities management and sustainability, including capstone courses in facility management degree programs; and for certificate programs in sustainable management.
This all-encompassing text thoroughly illuminates the methods, “how-to” skills, equipment, and best practices of modern facility management. Emphasizing practical operational aspects of sustainable facility management, Sustainable Facility Management covers many topics that are absolutely essential to sustainability -- some of them covered in no other text. Embracing multiple subject areas, it can easily be used as the main text for a capstone course of a facility management degree program. Topics covered include: organizational structure; cultural issues associated with property/facility management; career opportunities; financial, construction, and emergency management; environmental issues; HVAC, energy, and water management; green building; strategic management, and more. Throughout, chapter questions, assignments, photos, and diagrams help students deepen their understanding. These are complemented by many first-hand insights about effective facility management.
Hallmark Features
Comprehensive and up-to-date—helping students master all facets of modern sustainable facilities management, including careers, organizational structure, cultural issues, finance, construction management, handling emergencies, environmental issues, HVAC, energy, water, green building, strategy, and much more.
Practical, operational focus—emphasizing practical “how-tos,” realistic challenges, and proven solutions throughout, making this text ideal for operational courses in sustainable management certificate programs
Many photos and diagrams throughout—making it easier for students to understand everything from modern equipment to best-practice processes
Well-designed chapter questions and assignments—promoting critical thinking, and supporting a wide variety of instructional programs, styles, and requirements
Expert coverage of crucial recent and emerging trends—including modern green rating systems, facilities management outsourcing, advanced facilities maintenance techniques, budgeting for green initiatives, and preventing cyberattacks.
Contains especially thorough coverage of environmental management—including heat reclamation, chilled beam, DCV and other ventilation/control systems; non-toxic HVAC chemicals; renewable wind, solar, photovoltaic, geothermal, hydro, and fuel cell energy sources; new lighting options; and state-of-the-art water conservation methods, including xeriscaping.
Includes world-class examples and case studies—showcasing the world-famous sustainable design of CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, as well as the fuel cell technology used at the brand-new One World Trade Center.
