Not usually noted for its innovation, the public sector has done the most to advance sustainable building, according to a recent panel of green building professionals. Construction of hospitals, schools, and public utilities often goes beyond compliance baselines and builds with a longer structural life in mind. The public sector also sees investment in green building technologies as cost-efficient in the long run.
(http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/07/public-sector-pioneers-case-green-building/)
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