How can facilities management improve the sustainability of the building envelope?

The building envelope plays a crucial role in energy efficiency and sustainability. The correct answer is:

Regular inspections help detect and prevent degradation, ensuring optimal insulation, sealing, and weatherproofing.

Why the other options are incorrect:

(B) Improving HVAC efficiency is important but does not directly enhance the envelope.

(C) Ignoring maintenance leads to increased energy costs and structural issues.

(D) Removing shading devices increases solar heat gain, reducing sustainability​.