economy
WHY THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MATTERS – TO YOU!
“On behalf of the millions of Americans who rely on the design, construction and real estate industry, we ask for your support in enacting legislation that provides certainty to the marketplace and gets our economy back to work.” That was the opening sentence from a letter that was sent to President Obama and Congressional leaders [...]
Building Design for the New Economy
History has shown that consumers’ have great power with their spending habits. Exciting opportunities for sustainability lie in the beginnings of a revolution that replaces materials made using dirty, wasteful methods with those resulting from clean processes patterned after Nature’s cyclical patterns. Ecological, sustainable building means not just sustaining our ecosystems, but human health as well. Mind, body and soul are affected in a myriad of ways by a dwelling. And it is clear that the once finely tuned relationship between humankind and nature is out of balance.
Increasing ROI by Improving Business Sustainability in a Cash Strapped Economy
During times of economic uncertainty and staggering consumer confidence levels, companies seek alternative measures to increase business sustainability. Businesses incur additional costs to cover operational expenses; however, companies unintentionally waste their revenue on excess supplies and inefficient policies. Sustainable businesses generate additional revenue through targeting environmentally conscious customers, and reducing consumption, reusing materials, and disposing of waste responsibly.
Sustainable Economy For USA
Sustainable economies are town based economies; they do not originate from Manhattan or Boston they are developed in back yards in suburbs. Sustainable economies are not dependent on huge financial centers they need home base local industry and consumer from the neighboring towns to thrive. Central grid stations, fossil fuel costs and energy crises don’t hinder there growth as sustainable economies use simple renewable energy resources to satisfy there energy needs, groceries are picked from local farm markets instead of super market shelves.
