i a methodology for operationalizing sustainable residential development by kevin r grosskopf dissertation presented to the graduate school of university florida in partial fulfillment requirements degree doctor philosophy 1998 ii copyright iii acknowledgments any contribution that this research effort may impart understanding and preservation our economic life sustaining ecosystem is solely attributable many devoted individuals who gave their time expertise further necessary body knowledge although contributors work remain too numerous contributions great give due recognition special credit must be given center construction environment brad guy particular six other composing doctoral committee also stand apart dr raymond issa college architecture ph d coordinator provided wealth social issues pertaining intergenerational rights responsibilities equities forming foundation sustainability initiative christopher andrew an external member from department food resource economics offered considerable experiences areas full cost accounting