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OFFICE LOCATIONHEADQUARTERSWe chose to establish its international headquarters in West Virginia, on a high mountain ridge in the Appalachian mountains. Why? Because this place and this community connects with the organization's values. West Virginia is a place that treasures the beauty of Nature and community resilience -- but struggles with outside forces that threaten to change this quality of life.
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LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIPCONFERENCE TABLE & CHAIRSWhen possible, office furniture is locally made. Our "book-end"conference table is made from Sugar Maple. The chairs were designed by staff members and have rockers on the back legs for leaning back to take scope of a good conversation.
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SOLAR RADIANT HEATINGSOUTH SIDE OF OFFICEFuture Generations’ offices are heated with solar energy. Solar panels on the roof heat water from a nearby stream that is stored in an insulated holding tank beside the office. When the temperature of the tank is sufficient to heat the office, the hot water circulates throughout the radiant-heat tubing in the floor. Radiant heating was first used by the Romans in 60AD and is common throughout Europe . Its advantages are: a consistent and comfortable heat, safe, quiet and efficient. Located on top of North Mountain in West Virginia, nestled in the trees, we require no air conditioning. Gentle breezes cool our offices.
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ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWSCONFERENCE ROOMThe windows were manufactured by Loewen , a Canadian company ( 77 Highway 52 West, Box 2260 Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1B2 ) which feels that windows and doors should be more then just for light and air but an inspiration. The windows are triple-paned and filled with argon gas.
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EFFICIENT LIGHTINGFLOURESCENT LIGHTINGLighting fixtures are energy-efficient fluorescents which use 75% less energy than incandescent light. Natural lighting is used whenever possible.
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GOLDEN SUNPHOTOGRAPHYRemember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you.
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ARTIFACTS FROM AROUND THE WORLDTIBETAN RUGSTibetan rugs were purchased by our former Vice President of China programs to assist Tibetan artisans.
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COME VISIT USOUR ROAD SIGNWe welcome visitors and are happy to give you a personal tour. From Franklin, West Virginia, take Route 33 West about nine miles to the top of North Mountain. Take a left on the Road Less Traveled.
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LOCAL MATERIALSSTAIRS HONORING LOCAL TREESThe steps to the second floor are each a different tree species in West Virginia. As part of the central Appalachians, West Virginia has some of the greatest tree diversity in the United States. Brass labels identify each of the different species: Yellow Locust Black Walnut Black Cherry Shagbark Hickory Pignut Hickory White Oak Red Oak Mountain Ash River Birch
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FUTURE GENERATIONSPHOTOGRAPHYOur office building is designed to be super energy efficient. The roof and walls are made of polyurethane stress-skin panels, with a polyurthane core and outside skins made of high-grade plywood. Future Generations chose them for their cost ffectiveness and energy efficiency.
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THE TOUCHPHOTOGRAPHYThe best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.
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TIBETAN CHERRY STAIRSFLAGS FROM OUR GRADUATE STUDENTSThe stairs to the third floor are carved in Tibetan fashion using the log of one cherry tree that once grew in roughly the same location that it now sits.
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GOLDEN SUNPHOTOGRAPHYRemember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you.
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GOLDEN SUNPHOTOGRAPHYRemember even though the outside world might be raining, if you keep on smiling the sun will soon show its face and smile back at you.