2. Slide header copy Introduction I-1 > Today we will: –Build upon concepts and principles outlined in NAR’s Green Designation Core Course –Examine specific practices, tools, and approaches that help properties meet sustainability goals

3. Slide header copy Sustainability Is Regional I-2 > Five different climate zones > Sustainability approaches will differ according to climate zone

4. Slide header copy Building Interconnectivity > Sustainable building connects with: –Earth –Region –Community –Neighborhood I-3

5. Slide header copy Building Interconnectivity and Energy Demand I-4 Source: Harvard University Office for Sustainability, Green Campus Building Service, www.greencampus.harvard.edu/hpbs/building.php.

6. Slide header copy Consult Experts I-5 > Many sustainability measures will require consultation of experts— professionals with certification and experience

7. Slide header copy Start Small, Gain Expertise I-6 > Begin with easy-to-implement, no-cost/low-cost techniques and equipment

8. Slide header copy Low-Hanging Fruit I-7

9. Slide header copy Low-Hanging Fruit I-8

10. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-9 > Chapter 1: Sustainability and Real Estate Management –Discuss sustainable real estate with owners –Analyze key drivers toward sustainable real estate –Recognize common sustainability solutions for different property types

11. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-10 > Chapter 2: Sustainable Property Operations –Discuss sustainable real estate with owners –Analyze key drivers toward sustainable real estate –Recognize common sustainability solutions for different property types

12. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-11 > Chapter 3: Increasing Energy Efficiency –Explain real estate manager’s role in increasing energy efficiency –Give examples of methods to assess energy use and supply –Discuss methods to increase property’s energy efficiency

13. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-12 > Chapter 4: Increasing Water Efficiency –Explain real estate manager’s role in increasing water efficiency –Give examples of methods to assess water use –Discuss methods to increase property’s energy efficiency

14. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-13 > Chapter 5: Improving Indoor Environmental Quality –Explain real estate manager’s role in improving indoor environmental quality –Discuss methods to improve a property’s indoor environment

15. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-14 > Chapter 6: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle –Explain real estate manager’s role in reducing, reusing, and recycling –Discuss methods to assess property’s waste output and disposal practices –Choose methods that result in financial and environmental benefits

16. Slide header copy Course Objectives I-15 > Chapter 7: The Sustainable Real Estate Management Company –Create sustainable office environment –Identify and engage other professionals –Recognize applicable designations, certifications, and accreditations –Communicate sustainable practices and achievements