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  • Value Creation at Grand Valley State University

    Norman Christopher Director of Sustainability, Grand Valley State University

    Expanding the discussion of across campus sustainability, Dr. Norman Christopher introduces the concept of "value creation" on campus - including the social, environmental and economic value of implementing sustainability measures on a college campus.

    Jul.27.09 | Teaching and Learning Green | (00:04:50)

  • Beyond Curriculum: Across Campus Sustainability

    Norman Christopher Director of Sustainability, Grand Valley State University

    As a winner of the USGBC Excellence in Green Building Education Recognition Award in (2008), Grand Valley State University is a model of excellence when it comes to sustainability across campus. The two poignant questions that turned Dr. Norman Christopher towards sustainability in higher education introduce the story of sustainability at this university.

    Jul.27.09 | Teaching and Learning Green | (00:11:00)

  • Proximity Hotel

    Greenbuild 2007 Plenary

    Ali Ogden and Chris Keener Travelling Without Footprints

    Take a tour of the many sustainable features of Proximity Hotel, a property seeking LEED Platinum status in Greensboro, North Carolina. CEO Dennis Quaintance and "Travelling Without Footprints" host Ali Ogden illustrate the design, construction, and operational strategies involved in greening the hospitality environment - while maintaining all the amenities of a first-class hotel.

    Nov.06.08 | Commercial Building | (6:44)

  • Project Profile: U.S. General Services Admin.

    Greenbuild 2007 Plenary

    Rocky Mountain Institute

    The San Francisco Federal Building was designed to achieve performance and aesthetic goals in a new urban landmark. This video shows how this model workplace raises expectations for health, productivity and creativity through easily-implemented systems.

    Oct.01.08 | Commercial Building | (02:05)

  • Project Profile: Starbucks Corporation

    Greenbuild 2007 Plenary

    Rocky Mountain Institute

    This video demonstrates how one Starbucks store applied moderate alterations to corporate design standards to earn a LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold certification. The store also played a part in the creation of the LEED for Retail rating system.

    Oct.01.08 | Commercial Building | (01:40)

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