INITIATIVE NEXT is our company’s bold commitment to the triple bottom line: a

business philosophy that balances economic success with social

and environmental stewardship.

• Campus Crest is committed to continually improving the way we design

and construct our buildings for optimal health, comfort, efficiency, and safety.

• In 2012, we completed a redesign of our prototype building (to be

implemented on 2013 construction starts) to align with LEED and ENERGY

STAR.

• We also installed solar at select properties across our portfolio with more

in the pipeline.

Building Innovation

Solar Energy at The Grove

• Campus Crest kicked off in 2012 with

installation of two photovoltaic systems: 629

kW system (estimated to provide 40-50% of

annual energy use) and a 929 kW system

annual energy use at this property estimated

50-60%

• Once these programs are running we will

have enough to power 260 single-family

homes.

• These efforts are just the beginning of a

company-wide goal to increase energy

independence.

• The prototype redesign project includes

modifications to the roof design, building

envelope, and HVAC systems to decrease

overall energy demand and more easily

support solar installations at all new

developments.

Benefits

ENVIRONMENTAL • Decrease the overall electricity demand & impact on existing municipal utility grids Decrease demand on oil & coal production SOCIAL • Support the growing renewable energy industry, which currently only produced 7% of the total energy in the US in 2010, according to the U.S. EIA.

Benefits

ENVIRONMENTAL

• 30-40% more energy efficient

• Estimated 40% reduction

in water use

SOCIAL

• Improved thermal comfort

• Healthier building materials

• Educational for tenants and

parents

ECONOMIC

•Reduced operating expenses

• Reduced utility overages

(happier tenants)

Redesigning Our Prototype

• Populus, LLC conducted a plan and drawing review to align our

construction details with Energy Star v3 best practices

• Team members used the audit results, energy modeling, and

life cycle cost estimates to evaluate and incorporate

improvements.

• Campus Crest Corporate office was

expanded and renovated in 2012.

• With this renovation, Campus Crest signed

a 10 year lease and designed for growth to

minimize future construction needs for the

corporate office.

Benefits

LEED for Commercial Interiors:

Campus Crest Corporate Office

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Decreased carbon emissions from shipping

•Wood furniture, sourced from sustainably harvested forests

•Materials were purchased and sourced from local manufacturers

•Materials with recycled content were prioritized during purchasing

SOCIAL

• Alternative transportation opportunities for employees has been

supported by incorporating bike racks, showers and carpool areas

within the renovated

facility

•The employee recycling program has recycling bins at each

workstation, as well as at centralized recycling stations

• Signage throughout the office educates employees and visitors on the

green building features

ENVIRONMENTAL

•Green roof on parking will enhance local

air quality, reduce heat island effect and

promote biodiversity in an urban

environment.

• Decreased building energy demand

through design results in reduced carbon

emissions and less demand on existing

utility infrastructure.

• Development on a previously developed

site ensures existing native habitat is not

impacted or removed, and as a result,

supports biodiversity

SOCIAL

• Community connectivity ensures

residents have access to neighborhood

services and public transportation hubs

within a ½ mile of pedestrian access

LEED for New Construction: The Grove Chestnut Towers Benefits

• The benefit to pursuing LEED NC is the third-party verification to ensure alignment between design and construction of major HVAC and envelope innovations, which ultimately result in improved performance throughout the building life cycle.

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Energy & Water Efficiency

• Healthy Building Materials

•Construction Waste Recycling (86% diversion by 11/1/12)

SOCIAL

• Serve as a model and educational tool to our students

and their families

Benefits LEED for Homes: The Grove at

Fort Collins

• The Grove at Fort Collins is the first Campus

Crest project to pursue LEED for Homes

certification.

• The standards set forth by LEED, ENERGY

STAR and WaterSense have been used to

inform the The Grove at Ft. Collins design.

• The Grove in Ft. Collins is serving as a

testing ground for many of the technologies

and strategies which will be incorporated

into all future designs.