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DBI'S SUSTAINABLE DESIGN MISSION

Sustainable Buildings Lower Operational Costs.
Enhance Asset Value.
Improve R.O.I.
Reduce Utility Costs.
Create Marketing Advantages.
Improve Employee Retention.
Improve Occupant Productivity and Health.
Increase Employee Productivity by Reducing Absenteeism, Improving
Employee Morale, and Enhancing Recruitment.
Green Roofs are cost effective.
Green roofs are a cost effective investment.


EPA Ranks Wash.DC #2 in number of Energy Star Buildings
A new study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has revealed America's most energy efficient cities based on buildings and several major cities made the cut.


Bloom Box - New Fuel Cell Technology to Get Buildings off the Grid
In the world of energy, the Holy Grail is a power source that's inexpensive and clean, with no emissions.


One company's quest to turn old wine corks into new flooring.
Make wine corks into flooring. Old wine corks to new floors.


The Empire State Building Goes Green
The Empire State Building seems to be grappling with a color problem, specifically the color of its upper levels.


A Green Office:
Print e-mail to PDF and save paperless in project file. Print RFI, ASI, Memo to PDF and send/save paperless. Eliminate plastic-bottled water. Eliminate plastic and styrofoam cups. Use recycled paper or biodegradable only.




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