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Trade, Monuments and Pioneers
As the leaders of global trade met in a town that symbolizes “Made in America,” talks of tariffs and protectionism stirred up the conversation among participants and protesters organized around banners warning of climate destruction. Meanwhile, cooperation and compromise appear … Continue reading
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Sustainability = Innovation
In the September issue of Harvard Business Review, they featured an article entitled “Why Sustainability is Now the Key Driver of Innovation.” The authors, distinguished professionals all of them, provided anecdotal solutions for businesses to become more environmentally conscious. The … Continue reading
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Show me the money…
Yesterday Reuters posted an article that demonstrated the incremental change that is taking place in the built environment. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act designed to stimulate the economy appears to have the trickle down effect in the green building … Continue reading
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or Greenwashing?
Henry Gifford the New Yorkers “Boiler Man” and an energy consultant in New York City is a dissenting voice for measuring building efficiency based on the US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. In his eye opening paper, “A Better … Continue reading
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