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Sporthaus in the News

Selecting "Green" Materials Is Feasible, But Not Cheap

This week, I'm continuing the saga of selecting "green" materials for the interior of Don Thomas Sporthaus on Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. (These materials work residentially, too.)

Our biggest challenge was the 15-foot countertop for the sales area near the entrance. It needed to be not only strong and durable, but also a showpiece.

Granite seemed an easy choice. I figured it was a natural material that was not endangered. But the owner, my son Steve, discovered that all the exotic granites came from faraway places. They have to be transported to the United States by boat, which requires a lot of fuel and energy. Breaking our dependency on oil is an important global issue. Steve nixed granite... Complete Article

Ski Shop Owner Uses Passion, Earth-Friendly Innovations

Passion and innovation have been the keys to Steve Kopitz's success in the retail sporting goods business.

And he's counting on a dedication to those qualities to overcome the effects of global warming and a sluggish economy on his newest venture, the realization of a lifelong dream: running his own ski shop.

A skiing fanatic since age 6 and successful sporting goods retailer for the past 17 years, Kopitz couldn't resist when the 54-year-old Don Thomas Sporthaus became available three years ago... Complete Article

"Greening" Of Store's Interior Poses Challenges

When my son Steve Kopitz, owner of the long-established Don Thomas Sporthaus, decided to move the store to Old Woodward Avenue in downtown Birmingham, he asked me to work with him on the interior selections. I knew this would be a challenge not only because of his tight schedule, but because of his insistence everything had to be "green." Steve sells snazzy winter apparel and sporting goods, particularly skis (www.skis.com) and snowboards. Naturally, he is concerned about environmental changes.

"Global warming and snow don't mix very well," he says. "I've got to do my part, even if it's small, to help curb global warming and protect our environment..." Complete Article

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