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STATEMENT OF KEVIN KAMPSCHROER DIRECTOR OFFICE OF FEDERAL HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTWIDE POLICY U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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Executive Orders in two successive Administrations also have been issued to accomplish sustainability targets, but is anything truly being done in a productive manner? The GSA is chartered to lead high performance building efforts including Congressionally-mandated review of green building certification systems.

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Leading Sustainable (Green / LEED) Construction & Design Firms

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A large number of construction students are passionate about the trend in sustainable construction a.k.a. The article, “40,000 LEED APs and Counting” provides a snapshot of how the construction and design industries are embracing the sustainable construction movement. Bovis Lend Lease 94 2,937 3.2. NBBJ 109 728 15.0.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Recycled Houses

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Stafford County – Where Connectivity And Opportunity Intersect

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Leases range from 5,000 square feet to complete buildings. The vision for this redevelopment area will result in a more pedestrian friendly environment and a mix of commercial and residential uses that create a sustainable market. million square feet between 2007 and 2020.

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Top 20 AAC Block Company in India

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Our competencies include expertise in construction materials , development of modern living spaces , and leasing state-of-the-art commercial real estate. Operating for over 30 years , Ambuja has proved to be the best cement for construction and the best cement manufacturing company in India with its uniquely sustainable development projects.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

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More than a million travellers visit the Maldives each year. Here’s what they don’t see

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We have a history which molded our rich culture that is unique in each island” Venturing outside those Insta-worthy resorts, many of which are leased by foreign-owned companies on 99-year contracts, is a win-win: visitors gain a greater knowledge about this part of the world and locals get to share in the travel dollar. Mas huni. .

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