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The Greenest Building: The Research to Back it Up On Tuesday the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Green Lab released The Greenest .Building: Ouantifvinz the Environmental Value of.Buildin¢ Reuse, the most comprehensive research to date showing that preservation is good for the environment. Using life cycle assessment this study compares the reuse of existing buildings to demolition and new construction, revealing that building reuse typically yields fewer environmental impacts than new construction when comparing buildings of similar size, functionality, and energy efficiency. This is just one of the findings in this report that supports the critical link between preservation and sustainability. Sent link to all applicable elected officials and new interns. Interviewed a third Intern Candidate from Notre Dame. Spoke with Jackie Beals from Custom Awning about their proposed project on the American Trust Place. Sent information to Donna Whipple about landmarked farm house on Hickory. 1 February Discussion with Shane Fimbel, COO of Global Access at Union Station about their plans and goals for 2012. Also requested use of the Union Station for the 4 May Southhold/Pride of Place Awards. Set up appointment on 10 February for him to review our files and to share information on the 5 May tour group of 1300 from the New York Central Historical Society. Rotary guest speaker was SBCSC Superintendent, Carole Schmidt. Introduced myself to her as Director of the Rotary Charitable Foundation that funds the Phoenix Scholarships and the3R's projects with school buildings and as Director of HPC with the landmarked School Buildings. Marquette was positioned by me as an Intermediate Montessori, which she then indicated that there was parental support for that to happen -but the building needs work. I responded with a Building trades class doing the window restorations and then leaving with a marketable skill. She wasn't really interested and mentioned that it needed new heating and cooling systems (like a new building wouldn't need those). She seemed rather distant and rather cold. Responded to Donna Whippo's phone inquiry on the Hickory Road Landmark; and that vinyl siding and windows would not be an option. Read Krupali's article on the Taj Mahal. 2 February Meeting with Tom and Alice of the Oliver Inn with Elicia about the exterior of the House. After about two hours of discussion exploring the options concerning grants, tax credits, etc. it was decided to have Tom conduct a paint work shop at the Inn "a la Bob Yapp" on 14 April. Worked with Sue Solmos on an advertising piece. Investigated 125 N. Lafayette (1907 Neoclassic 20th Century Motor Car Company) for Building/Engineering inquiry. Spoke with Matt Gingerich about the landmark at 1603 Kemble. All the work he is now proposing will be restoration and repair -including the windows. There will be re -pointing and some additional maintenance work. All could be staff approved. Requested a meeting with our attorney to discuss landmarked properties that are in disrepair. 2