Conservation
Trend Spotting: Adaptive Re-use of Existing Commercial Properties
It’s not surprising that in the U.S., only one new enclosed mall has opened in the last 4 years. In that same time, it has been estimated that nearly 500…
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It’s the little things that add up
I read recently that nearly 1,200 pounds of trash is produced by the average person per year. We ignore that scrap of paper or old cardboard box but it all…
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Give Smarter Commutes the “Green” Light
Nearly every sizeable city in the United States struggles with clogged arteries. It’s a sea of traffic signals, brake lights and all-around urban sprawl. The roads in and out of…
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Want to Build a Greener Society? Demand It.
I’ve heard it a million times: “Actions speak louder than words.” In a country like the U.S., where we vote with our dollars, that becomes even more true. We make…
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New EPA Regulations Usher in Construction Stewardship
If it has not already, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico will eventually impact us all. The environment and the livelihoods of many are at stake. The tragedy…
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On the Horizon: A Concrete that Eliminates Storm Water Management Systems
We try to keep our finger on the pulse of best management practices for today’s construction. To us, that happens when quality means/methods balance with an eye toward the environment….
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Our Woodworking Barn Gives New Life to Trees Cut on Site
With the green movement in full swing, we’re seeing lots of great trends towards sustainability. One that’s caught my attention is “certified wood”, a term encouraging us to know the…
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Start Spreading the News: Even an Existing New York Building Can Go Green
I’m sure you’ve heard the industry’s excitement about LEED certified construction. Once considered more ideology than practicality, we’re realizing that green building can actually be more cost effective than traditional…
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Looking for an Easy Way to Invest in Green? Purchase Power Credits.
This April marks two years since we moved to our new corporate campus. The upcoming anniversary got me thinking back to 2005 when we first started the design of our…
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Even Small Steps Towards Green Can Increase Leasing and Improve Tenant Relations
Why should you as a landlord get ahead of the curve and embrace the trend towards sustainability? Burst Media found nine out of ten consumers are putting some kind of…