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Repurposing Has a Purpose

March 12, 2012

In today’s tough economic times, the saying that "necessity is the mother of invention" has never been truer.


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The Business Side of Design

March 01, 2012

Imagination is a good horse to carry you over the ground, not a magic carpet to carry you away from possibilities.


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American Cities Come Full-Circle

January 30, 2012
The smallest scale at which such problems can be meaningfully resolved is the city. Cities are capable of addressing the many urban architectural, social, economic, political and other imbalances besetting the modern world and simultaneously.
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Specialty Construction Doing Well

Green building is the bright spot in an otherwise tough economy, and in some sectors, that rate of growth has been remarkable.
January 10, 2012

Taking the high road is a challenge, but the real test of character is how you respond when things are at their worst. 


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Cities Impact the Environment

How we deal with urban sites will be the deciding factor in this critical stage of human development.
January 04, 2012

 When it comes to their environmental impact, cities may contribute to greater sustainability the most through their intricate mix and overlap of uses.  


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Corporate Real Estate 2020

December 13, 2011

Corporate environmental sustainability initiatives are more valuable and necessary today than ever before.


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A Human Experiment

November 28, 2011
How will populations react to net-zero energy and policing their energy consumption?
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EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.