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The 'Whole Building' Design Approach: A Solution That Is More Than The Sum Of Its Parts

URL: http://www.housingzone.com/topics/sbic/green/sbic01ia001.asp
Description: As times change, new approaches to design and construction help to reinvigorate the industry. Using the 'whole building' approach can make buildings more fuel efficient, more comfortable, safer to operate, cleaner to maintain, more systemically integrated, environmentally sound, and solid overall.
Source: Sustainable Buildings Industry Council / Cahners Business Information
Resource Type: Article/report


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