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January 26, 2012

It's tough to beat a rehab when it comes to green, study says

By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
Journal Staff Reporter

A new study from the Preservation Green Lab says in most cases there are more environment benefits in renovating a building than constructing a new energy efficient building.

Patrice Frey, director of sustainability at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, said green building experts have suspected for years that reusing buildings was a better option, and this report supports that.


 
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