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Sustainable, Eco-friendly & Green...all add up to Smarter Real Estate |
From basketball associations to Indian tribes, from banks to schools, Design Management Services takes pride in "creating the perfect space" for any endeavor- and "perfect" definitely includes "sustainable." MGB spoke to founder Michelle Cottrell about her process and the State of the Green Art.
At this Stamford, Connecticut firm, green isn't only about slogans--and it isn't just for customers either. W&M Properties recently swapped its older vehicles for a fleet of 27 Ford Escape hybrids. "Just because you are in construction doesn't mean you need to drive a pickup truck," president Anthony E. Malkin observed. MGB spoke with W&M executive VP Tom Durels about the change, and how it fits in with the company's overall philosophy.
Chris Davis, LEED-accredited professional and founder/principal of Pulse Design Group, talks about Green Lease, the program he started last year in order to guide small businesses in their quests for greener workplaces. From installing EnergyStar appliances to discouraging bottled water, Davis has plenty of tips to put your office on the path to sustainability.
Robert Francis, president of Planned Companies, talks about his company's switch to green cleaning products and his preparation to become LEED accredited.
We caught up with Bryn Cinque to talk about brokering LEED certified buildings.
We caught up with Edmund P. Klimek to discuss the potential for specific LEED standards as they pertain to industrial design and distribution centers.
We caught up with Brian G. Schwagerl to talk about Hearst Tower, New York City's first LEED Gold certified office building.
We spoke with Dr. Frances Hoffman, director of redevelopment at Somerset Development, about Wesmont Station's progress in the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-registered neighborhoods pilot program.
We spoke with Brian Greenberg, co-founder of Floorworks, a Toronto-based hardwood flooring manufacturer about LEED accreditation and selling green products. Floorworks has major projects in Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta, Washington, New Jersey, New York, Detroit.
We met with Sally Wilson, AIA, LEED AP of CBRE, Washington, DC, about being first LEED accredited broker, green initiatives, and environmental awareness...
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