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“Climate change demands that we learn to build more efficiently, understand renewable energy and that we locate development in places where people can live, work and be less dependent on automobiles.”
– Jerry Halpin, WEST*GROUP Chairman |
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“GreenSpur realizes how important a tight, energy efficient structural shell is to carbon neutrality and that’s why they choose to build with Structural Insulated Panels. We are proud to help install the SIPs to the highest quality standards."
– Charlie Byrd, IntelliStructures, Owner |
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"The partnership between WEST*GROUP and GreenSpur is important in that we are able to leverage the assets of Tysons Corner with smart, sustainable building practices in order to tell and learn from this important carbon neutral story."
– Mark Lowham, WEST*GROUP Senior Vice President |
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“The GreenSpur projects offer a unique opportunity for Cunningham | Quill Architects. They embody the firm's belief that environmentally sensitive design strategies and sound planning enlivens the spirit of place and people who make up the surrounding community.”
– Ralph Cunningham, Cunningham | Quill Architects |
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“As the global leader in the manufacturing of plumbing products, Kohler Co. is committed to the creation of products that help conserve water without sacrificing performance or design. Kohler Co. is excited and honored to be partnering with GreenSpur to demonstrate this commitment and participate in the first carbon neutral homes in the DC area.”
– Philip Nitowski, Kohler Co. |
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“This is our first involvement in a comprehensive green building project. It is our hope that this establishes a benchmark for all builders in the area to meet.”
– Mike Moore, TW Perry |
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"Our motto has always been that we put all our energy into saving yours. The GreenSpur projects will help us showcase proven and energy efficient practices that have existed in the HVAC for some time now, but just now are gaining popularity. We look forward to this partnership.”
– Mark Hottel, Harvey and Hottel |
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“From VIKA’s perspective a key aspect of sustainable design concerns capturing water at its source (on-site) and designing solutions to balance its use. For VIKA, this concept mirrors our own commitment to resource and cost efficiency…which makes sense in every environment.”
– John Amatetti |
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“We think this is the next smart evolution of urban renewal.”
– Jim Abdo, Abdo Development |
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“Working on GreenSpur projects helps us highlight a philosophy of recycling building materials we have practiced since the early 60s. Dealing with old building materials is a critical step in the larger sustainability picture. Our partnership with GreenSpur is an important one as we move forward in this market.”
– Mike Greene, Tammal Demolition |
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“We are excited, through the GreenSpur pilot projects, to show what is economical and environmentally possible when good people and science come together to do something special.”
– Gene Van Dyke, Schnabel Engineering |
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“We are excited to be chosen as the non-profit entity that will help GreenSpur tell this important story of carbon neutrality. It is also a wonderful opportunity to give our members the critical green collar skill sets for the new economy.”
– Box Nixon, Earth Conservation Corps |
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“The GreenSpur and the Carbon Neutral Story should certainly be told.”
– Alan K Simpson, United States Senate (Ret.) |
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LSG is committed to providing environmentally responsible “green” design solutions that are rooted in sustainability and in adherence with LEED principles and best practices. .”
Connie Fan, Lewis Scully Gionet Landscape Architects |
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