Shelter from the Storm: New Platform Protected Dallas Cowboys Players and Personnel During May 2 Indoor Training Facility Collapse
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 20, 2009
An indoor viewing platform designed and built by Green Star Builders, a Dallas-based custom builder specializing in energy efficient green building practices, served as an impromptu shelter during the recent weather-inspired collapse of the Dallas Cowboys’ Valley Ranch indoor practice facility in Irving.
“I don’t think I’ve ever had a more grateful feeling than when I saw the news footage of those people standing under the platform we built,” said Brett Relander, Green Star Builders president and CEO. “I’ve even received some calls from the Cowboys’ organization saying how thankful they were for the integrity of that platform.”
Relander also expressed gratitude that the three-story “green” luxury suite the company constructed that overlooks the outdoor practice field sustained no damage from the storm. The suite features the latest in green building techniques, including a high-efficiency ductless HVAC system, reflective windows, tankless water heaters, and a custom terrazzo floor made from EnviroGLAS. The Cowboys plan to integrate the new green outdoor suite into the team’s corporate sponsorship program.
“I’ve been a Cowboys fan since I was very young, even though I grew up in Illinois,” said Relander. “Being able to work with this world class organization on this project has been the fulfillment of a dream. But to think that something we built may have helped save a life or prevent an injury takes our pride in this project to a whole different level.”
About Green Star Builders: Headquartered in Allen, Texas, Green Star Builders is a leader in environmentally-concious construction for the residential and commercial sectors. Green Star provides a full suite of construction management, homebuilding and general contracting services. The company is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, and focuses on energy efficient technologies, sustainable building methods, renewable and recyclable materials and premium quality construction. For more information, visit http://www.livegreenstar.com.
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