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Data to Design, Data to Build, Data to Operate

December 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Seattle firm McKinstry principals David Allen and Tony Stewart describe McKinstry’s unique approach to high-performance building design—starting with operating data and working up to design. They point out that the cost of designing and constructing a building is only about 30% of the cost of operating it for 25 years, making the case for considering operating data in the design process. Allen and Stewart also provide a short history of the McKinstry company.

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Obama Finds Green at McKinstry

December 19th, 2008 · No Comments

How did Seattle firm McKinstry end up in an Obama campaign commercial? Listen here while McKinstry’s David Allen and Tony Stewart tell the exciting tale of Obama’s visit to McKinstry and explain why Obama wants to use McKinstry as a model company for green jobs.

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