Sustainable Design Firm Launches Initiative to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2030

November 20, 2007

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Sustainable Design Firm Launches Initiative to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2030 Perkins+Will recently announced its support of the 2030 Challenge—a call to immediately move toward designing buildings that have reduced emissions profiles by 50 percent and to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2030. ............................................................................................................................

National Trust Accepting Nominations for Endangered Historic Places List The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2008 America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places list. The list is issued annually to raise awareness of historic sites at risk from neglect, deterioration, lack of maintenance, insufficient funds, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy. ............................................................................................................................

SCS Launches New Online Resource for Green Building Sector Scientific Certification Systems introduces the SCS Certified Products Database, a valuable new resource that is available to corporations, government officials, the media, and other stakeholders across the green building products industry. ............................................................................................................................

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A&D Firm Turns Spotlight on Local Talent
KlingStubbins recently held its 6th Annual Student Design Competition for local colleges and universities, where students participated in an all-day design charette............................................................................................................................GUEST COLUMNIST

ASID Update: What is Good Interior Design Worth to the Bottom Line?
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