Douglas DurstEnvironmental Business Leader | Basics
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Berkeley; LH.D (HC), CUNY; LH.D (HC), Allegheny College. President of The Durst Organization. |
Awards (partial list) - 2005: Environmental Business Leadership Award - Earth Day New York & NRDC
- 2006: The Making New York History Award - The Skyscraper Museum
Recommended Reading - Theatre of Fish by John Gimlette (2005);
- My Father's Notebook by Kader Abdolah (2000).
Who or what started you on the path toward sustainability?My children. Who inspired you, or nurtured your talent? My wife Susanne. What gives you hope in your industry? Environmentally responsible building has become fashionable. What worries you most in this area? That it is a passing fad. What advice do you give to young people who want to make a difference in the world? Work hard. What is the role of technology in sustainable design? It is a key ingredient. | 