lean, green and mean: how to walk the (green) walk
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5 steps to a leaner, greener future:
Just START
TRACK progress
TALK about it
PUSH the envelope
Keep it FUN
Starting at the office level:How did we get started?
Define our Position
Challenge our firm Culture
Set measureable Goals
Arcturis Green TeamCommunity Involvement
Education
LEED Specialist
Marketing / Advertising
Office Policy
Research + Development
Web Communication
Office Improvements:2007
• 5 LEED APs
• 0 LEED Projects
• Recycled Paper Only
• 0 Educational Sessions per yr
• Out-dated Office Space
• 40% staff use of public transportation
2010
• 28 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
Green Building + ConstructionBy 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 + ConstructionThe 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
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 granular @ the Project Level
Creating a baseline for smart design:
• Site Design Standards
• Product Specifications
• Project Management Tools
• Using BIM to its greatest
Social Aspects of SustainabilityGreen 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 -www.usgbc-stl.org -www.ecolifestl.com -www.stlouisgreen.com -www.earthwayscenter.com -www.thegreencenter.com -www.greenhomesstl.org
•Bike to work day
•Public Transportation