Books
The Future of AI Policy: Shaping Sustainable Innovation: a concise introductory guide, ideal for newcomers to the complex realm of AI policy. This essential primer explores current AI regulations, ethical considerations, and the interplay between technology and environmental sustainability.
Building Decarbonization: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Buildings in the 21st Century: a comprehensive analysis of pathways and solutions for decarbonizing the building sector, which is responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. It explores the immense potential for buildings to drive rapid emissions reductions through integrated adoption of energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy systems, alternative materials, smart technologies, and supporting policies.
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Papers & Articles
Kmetz, RM, “Exploring Python Libraries for Climate & Environmental Justice.” Python in Plain English, September 2023.
Kmetz RM, Hickman K. “GIS and Sustainability Engagement in Higher Education.” The Journal of Sustainability Education, Vol.26, February 2022.
Kmetz RM. “COVID Continuity: Best Management Practices for Face-to-Face Operations.”: Facilities Manager. APPA. Nov./Dec. 2020.
Kmetz RM, Technical Illustrator. Renewable Energy in the 21st Century. By David Murphy, Trunity, 2019.
Kmetz, RM, and Sherburne M. “3 Dozen Sustainability Best Practices : Low-Mow Zones .” Facilities Manager Magazine. APPA. Mar./April. 2018.
APPA Rex Dillow Award for Outstanding Article : Designing a Resilient Campus. Facilities Manager. APPA. Nov./Dec. 2016.
Speaking Engagements
Kmetz RM. “Sustainability & Facilities 101 Maximizing Collaboration.” Campus as a Lab – Community of Practice, Jan. 2022, Webinar.
Kmetz RM. “Sustainability & Facilities 101 Maximizing Collaboration.” GCHSE 2021 Conference, Oct. 2021, Virtual.
Kmetz RM. “Reinforcing Resilience: Going beyond traditional hazard assessments to bolster adaptive capacity.“ Second Nature’s 2021 Climate Action Pursuit, June 2021, Virtual.
Kmetz, Ryan, E.Cardinal (RIT), J. Schneider (RIT), and R.Woodside (Second Nature). “Resilience Bootcamp.” AASHE 2018 Conference, Oct. 2018, Pittsburgh, PA.
Kmetz, Ryan, and Enid Cardinal (RIT). “Campus Resiliency .” New York Coalition for Sustainability in Higher Education Sustainability Conference Concurrent Educational Sessions. 2017 State Of New York Sustainability Conference, Nov. 2017, Cortland, SUNY Cortland.
Stormwater Update – Don’t Get Swept Away with the Changes. Poster Presented at: New England Water Environment Association Annual Conference; January 2015; Boston, MA.