New Cooling Towers Help Little Rock Hospital Save Power, Cut Costs

By Greg Rankin Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of energy to operate. In fact, the average hospital consumes approximately 250% more energy than a comparably sized commercial building, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As hospitals face...

Adapting Facilities For EV Charging

(Photo: Adobe Stock / Alina) By Tom McCalmontFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common for personal and commercial transportation, tenants and customers at commercial facilities will expect more from the EV...

How Geothermal Heat Pumps Can Turbocharge Energy Efficiency 

By Kevin StickneyFrom the June 2025 Issue of Facility Executive For both financial and environmental reasons, energy savings and efficiency have become top concerns for facilities owners, operators, and occupants. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 30% of the...

Crystal Sauna Turns Toxic Legacy Into A Heated Meeting Place

In northern Sweden, Crystal Sauna takes the form of a faceted lithium crystal, symbolizing the global transition from fossil dependence to renewable energy. (All images courtesy of Bigert & Bergström) This summer, Crystal Sauna — a large-scale public artwork and...

A Holistic Approach To Recycling Facility Design

By Craig Rutkowski, Caleb Bandy & Kristin Stubbs Located in Ohio’s oldest African American community, the American Addition area of Columbus, the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center (RRC) stands as a testament to the impact of thoughtfully designed...