Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - (Page 3) The mission of Sustainable Land Development Today is to be the leading forum for the exchange of ideas to advance the principles of sustainability--balancing the needs of people, planet and profit. In fulfilling that role, divergent beliefs and perspectives will at times result in debate which we believe will produce the solutions required to address the ever-changing challenges of the industry. SLDT FEBRUARY 2009 ISSUE Photo Credit: Marcus de la fleur, Conservation Design Forum in this Columns Departments 4 Our Voice: We have met the environment, and it is us. & 15 SLDI in Focus: SLDI submits proposal to Obama Transition Team for triple-bottom-line sustainability. 18 Build Smart: St. Louis-based Biotech company Solae combines innovations with sustainable concepts in new headquarters facility. 5 10 22 MODERN FLOOD DISASTERS The first of a two-part series on the cause of massive flooding that has been experienced in the last two decades. These and other chronic flooding events are “cultural” disasters caused by contemporary urban, suburban, and rural agricultural land-use practices. They can be counter-acted by encouraging low-impact development ORIGIN OF THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT A look at the events that have lead to advances and current challenges now faced in society and within our industry. 20 Product Innovation: A review of high-performance window glass in determining the energy efficiency of an entire facility. 30 Last Word: Team Building for Green Design. TAKEOFF AND COST MANAGEMENT Virtually all large U.S. homebuilders are losing money due to operational “latte factors” like inaccurate takeoff procedures, inflated waste factors and careless use of materials on site. RESOURCES Advertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Editorial Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Industry News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Products & Services . . . . . . . . . 28 SLDT Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 www.SLDTonline.com 3 http://www.SLDTonline.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 Contents Our Voice Modern Flood Disasters Origin of the Sustainability Movement SLDI in Focus Calendar Build Smart Product Innovation Takeoff and Cost Management Industry News Products & Services Advertiser Index Editorial Board SLDT Resources Last Word Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 (Page Cover1) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 (Page Cover2) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Contents (Page 3) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Our Voice (Page 4) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Modern Flood Disasters (Page 5) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Modern Flood Disasters (Page 6) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Modern Flood Disasters (Page 7) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Modern Flood Disasters (Page 8) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Modern Flood Disasters (Page 9) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Origin of the Sustainability Movement (Page 10) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Origin of the Sustainability Movement (Page 11) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Origin of the Sustainability Movement (Page 12) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Origin of the Sustainability Movement (Page 13) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Origin of the Sustainability Movement (Page 14) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - SLDI in Focus (Page 15) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - SLDI in Focus (Page 16) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Calendar (Page 17) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Build Smart (Page 18) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Build Smart (Page 19) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Product Innovation (Page 20) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Product Innovation (Page 21) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Takeoff and Cost Management (Page 22) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Takeoff and Cost Management (Page 23) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Takeoff and Cost Management (Page 24) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Industry News (Page 25) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Industry News (Page 26) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Industry News (Page 27) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Products & Services (Page 28) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - SLDT Resources (Page 29) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Last Word (Page 30) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Last Word (Page Cover3) Sustainable Land Development Today - February 2009 - Last Word (Page Cover4)
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