Lean, Green and Mean: How to walk the (green) walk

5 steps to a leaner, greener future: Just START TRACK progress TALK about it PUSH the envelope Keep it FUN

Just START: It’s the small steps that make big impact

Starting at the office level: How did we get started? Define our Position Challenge our firm Culture Set measureable Goals

Arcturis Green Team Community Involvement Education LEED Specialist Marketing / Advertising Office Policy Research + Development Web Communication

TRACK progress: It’s hard to argue with fact

Office Improvements: LEED APs 0 LEED Projects Recycled Paper Only 0 Educational Sessions per yr Out-dated Office Space 40% staff use of public transportation LEED APs 12 LEED Projects Recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal 6 Educational Sessions per yr LEED-CI Silver Office Rehab 70% staff use of public transportation

TALK about it: Everybody’s doing it. Let everybody know what you are doing.

Green Building + Construction By the numbers, perceived business benefits: 8-9% operating cost decrease 7.5% building value increase 6.6% return on investment 3.5% occupancy ratio increases 3% rent ratio increases Energy efficient measures have reduced operating costs at the Denver Dry goods building by approximately $75,000 The EPA headquarters in Sacramento was able to save $610,000 SOURCE: USGBC WEBSITE & LEED Reference Guide

Green Building + Construction The Human Benefit: Decreased sick days Increased productivity Increased occupant moral Students in day-lit schools in North Carolina consistently score higher on tests then students in conventionally lit schools Studies of workers in green buildings have shown a productivity gains up of up to 16% Happy People = Better Work, Education, Healthcare… Simple things like making sure staff turn off lights or double sided printing have a BIG impact on both the BUDGET and the ENVIRONMENT (you have to get creative and motivated!) SOURCE: LEED Reference Guide

PUSH the issue: Green isn’t always about convenience.

Green Building + Construction: How do we get green into every project? City Codes Company Policies School/Campus Policies State and National Government Laws & Regulations Consumers

Green: Getting the Project Level Creating a baseline for smart design: Site Design Standards Product Specifications Project Management Tools Using BIM to its greatest

Extreme Green? No trash for you. Meat? I don’t think so. Pigs + Frogs Portion Control vs.

Keep it FUN!: Nobody likes (green) meanies

Social Aspects of Sustainability Green can bring People together Recycling day at Busch Stadium Adopt a parking spot day Eco Events in St. Louis -St. Louis Earth Day Festival -Bi-state Green Expo -Greening the Heartland -Growing Green Awards -Green Drinks -Sustainable Home Tours -RCGA Presentations… St. Louis ‘Green’ Affiliations Bike to work day Public Transportation

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