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7: Buildings

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  • 7.1: Project Frog - Sustainability and Innovation in Building Design
    This page details Project Frog's journey in creating energy-efficient modular buildings for educational environments, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. The company faced financial challenges yet grew by optimizing supply chain management and forming strategic partnerships. Recognized for its eco-friendly designs, Project Frog has positioned itself for growth in the green building market.
  • 7.2: Greening Facilities - Hermes Microtech Inc.
    This page reveals the journey of Hermes Microtech towards sustainability, emphasizing the shift in management's priorities, particularly under CEO Torus, who advocates for eco-friendly initiatives after a personal crisis. Despite initial resistance and challenges in integrating energy efficiency practices, efforts are underway to develop a green headquarters and promote collaborative design processes.
  • 7.3: Shaw Industries - Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurial Innovation, and Green Chemistry
    This page highlights the carpet industry's shift towards sustainability, focusing on Shaw Industries' EcoWorx system and its cradle-to-cradle design, which facilitates recycling and reduces waste. Key competitors like Interface Inc. and Mohawk Industries also adopt eco-friendly practices. The industry's response to carpet disposal issues, exemplified by national recycling agreements and health concerns over harmful chemicals, reflects a growing commitment to sustainable materials and processes.


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