1. Page 1 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 The Pathways to Sustainability For Our Nations Schools Nichelle Grant, LEED ® AP Siemens Building Technologies

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4. Page 4 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 State of the Market K-12 Institutions 5 Million Faculty, Staff and Administration 100,000+ Schools in the United States 55 Million Students

5. Page 5 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 There is Work to Do Maintenance is critical Source: School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management; USGBC $322 billion~42+ years old 95 Existing1 New :

6. Page 6 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Facilities DO Impact Learning AchievementAttendanceHealth Source: School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management

7. Page 7 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Recruit and RetainSafety and Security Facilities DO Impact Learning Source: School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management

8. Page 8 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Where Are You? Goal: Holistic Sustainability Goal: Holistic Sustainability Goal: Reduce Green House Gas Emissions Goal: Reduce Green House Gas Emissions Goal: Minimizing Costs & Maximizing Efficiencies Goal: Minimizing Costs & Maximizing Efficiencies Goal: Address Fundamental Infrastructure Needs Goal: Address Fundamental Infrastructure Needs

9. Page 9 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Schools define their own Green Building Goals Potential Areas of Focus Water Efficiencies Indoor Environmental Quality Site & Exterior Management Energy Efficiencies, Renewable Energy Waste Reduction Green Buildings Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Curriculum Philosophy Future Perspectives What is Green?

10. Page 10 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 What is Sustainability? InfrastructureCurriculumPhilosophy Energy Water Green IT Recycling Vehicles Building Childcare Facilities Food & Beverage Green Mobility Architecture School Best-Practice Exchange Training – Students Training – Professionals WorkshopsLifelong Learning Competition Lecture Research Labs Symbols Mindsets Heroes Values Stories Culture Sustainability What is 'Green'? Green Involvement Society Future Perspective Sustainable Citizens Ecoscience + Economics Financial Reform Digital Natives, Civic Spaces Consumer Collectives Open Economy Education Design-Based Manufacturing Science Revolution Extreme Longevity Participatory Panopticon

11. Page 11 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Infrastructure Energy WaterGreen IT Recycling VehiclesBuilding Childcare Facilities Food & Beverage Green Mobility Architecture Infrastructure

12. Page 12 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Green School Activity Bringing green ideas to life

13. Page 13 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Green Activity Instructions Divide into groups Each group will receive a set of Green Cards Discuss the cards contents and how you can apply these principles to your schools Be as limitless and positive as possible

14. Page 14 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 ?s to ask yourself How does this topic effect my school buildings? What steps have we ALREADY taken toward greening our school? What can we do NOW toward greening our school? What would we like to do in the FUTURE toward greening our school? What holds you back from greening your school?

15. Page 15 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Action Steps Improve your systems Increase control of your facilities Implement alternative/renewable energy options Measure, track and report performance Pinpoint energy savings with metering Provide visibility of green performance

16. Page 16 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Do Good and Tell Create a Green Kiosk Involve Students

17. Page 17 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Do Good and Tell: Showcasing the School Facility

18. Page 18 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Do Good and Tell: Examples of Sustainability

19. Page 19 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Do Good and Tell: Virtual Tour of Your Building

20. Page 20 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Do Good and Tell: Energy Conservation Data

21. Page 21 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 2020 K-12 CampusSustainable Solutions for K-12

22. Page 22 September 2009 © Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 2009 Questions? Nichelle Grant, LEED ® AP K12 Sector Manager nichelle.grant@siemens.com 847-941-6293