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Living Buildings Are On The Way — The Future Office Will Breathe, Digest And Grow

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The idea was to think outside of existing construction conventions to imagine a space that could form part of nature’s ecosystem. They proposed that the structure of the living building be formed by enabling native trees to grow over a CNC (computer designed) plywood scaffold.

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Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies For Success In Commercial Real Estate Amid Global Turmoil

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View of proposed Northwestern Mutual North Office Building. The reuse of the building’s structure greatly minimizes the project’s overall carbon footprint and reduces construction time which in turn minimizes employee displacement. Image courtesy of Lifang. 600 Fifth holistically reimagines the entire city block.

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Five Reasons It's a Good Idea to Stay on a Sinking Ship

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You are asked to re-use ovenight envelopes -- and not because the boss cares about the company's carbon footprint. The woman told me that the organization became much more open to new ideas, including ones she proposed. Unknown people are seen going into top brass offices and holding closed-door meetings for hours.

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The Best Sustainability Books for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Make a Difference

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Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming By Paul Hawken Best solution-oriented read | 4.7 She proposes the doughnut economic model, which balances economic, social and environmental health. Find the book on Amazon. Find this book on Amazon. Freya Williams Best for achieving sustainable success | 4.4