Green Business: Green Building

NRDC's Washington, DC Eco-Office

Tomorrow's Workplace, Today


This November 1996 report from the Natural Resources Defense Council contains information on environmentally friendly and energy efficient building materials and technologies used in the construction of NRDC's new Washington, D.C. office. The report includes product listings and contact information useful to building industry professionals and others interested in "green" architecture and design.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
Introduction
Environmental Materials
Energy Efficiency Measures
Daily Operations
NRDC's Other Green Offices
Report Credits and Acknowledgments

Appendix 1: Product Sources

last revised 1/23/1997

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