TRANFORMING THE MARKET THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMSAT ALL SCALES OF DEVELOPMENT

THE GREEN ROUNDTABLEBRINGS IT ALL TOGETHER AT

NEXUS GREEN RESOURCE CENTER

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PROJECTS

PRACTICEPOLICYPLANNING

PRODUCTS

Net ZeroInstitute

SustainablePerformance

Institute

16,000 and growing all the time12,000 visitors for training, networking,

product showcases200 events last yearExhibitor Showcase - 350 specifiers, designers, etc

Like a mini-Greenbuild all year long!

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I’m not sure yet, but I feel inspired. Now I feel like possibilities are endless, before I didn't know where to start.there's a place I can come for EVERYTHINGdon't have to buy LEED reference material, can use it herehow to be smarter about products in LEED projectsgreen doesn't have to be weird and alternative, it can be smartgreen products are coolunbelievable amount of resourcessoftware I can use to understand energy/carbon impactsThere is much more that goes into "Green Design" than I thought.lighting!! Omigod, didn't realize there were so many options - for both the fixtures and the controls!green trail cell phone tours of green buildingsfree workshops and expert help!!how to support LEED accreditation in my office in cost effective way - how to better use the utility programshaving someone who can answer questions about almost anything!!! The help desk is greatz.Doctor programs! I have experience, but not confident about everything, this helps me close the gap.I thought I knew green products, but there are a lot more here than I was aware of.im bringing my students here (MBA, CRE)now I know how to approach my landlord and what to saylearn: now I know I can integrate green strategies NO MATTER what my budget is. I thought it was only if I had a lot more money to spend. I left knowing specific things I could do.act: going to convince my clients to build green. Those that don't agree, I'll do it anyway.im going home and educating my neighbors/communityI will do a blog entry on some of these materials for the company where I workdidn't realize that the FF&E stuff is so imprtant, computers, etc/ Tambient system is really coolnow I know how to help my GCs do betternow I know I need to block out more time. Two hours was just not enough. Im coming back thrusday night or Saturdaybuilding green for free! And I can forward my articles … green spec directory will change my life!!I will be back! I'm intent on recreating myself in a green career, preferably energy conservation and building materials.im bringing my architectural students here. Wow. I wish this had been around when I was earlier in my career.will bring a development team for product selection session

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The mission of the Green Product Association is to lead industry-wide market transformation so that all construction and building operation products meet a continuously increasing level of sustainability throughout their life cycle.

•Promote continuous improvement•Work towards transparency and standards•Recognize success and achievement•Drive procurement to be

ALL greenALL the time

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THE FUTURE OF (GREEN) PRODUCTS

Transparency / Certification Innovation

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NEXUS ProgramsBefore……

Regional ImpactNational RecognitionInternational Visitors

Brand AwarenessAdvisory Board

Promote

NEXUS’ GPANow……

National ImpactGlobal Promotion

International PartnersBrand StrengthGPA Partners

Transform

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GPA : HOW WE ENGAGE THE MARKET:

1. Recognition & Promotion: Promote entire life cycle of productsfrom construction thru operations

2. International Trade PromotionGlobal Partners coordination to optimize trade opportunities

3. Networking & EngagementSpecifiers, facility managers, building owners, all design professionals

4. Eco-Industrial SynergiesWaste flow management - synergies

5. Education, Training &Tech SupportFor manufacturers & purchasers

6. Research & StandardsCoordinate and collaborate with standards bearers

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THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU

TO TRANSFORM THE MARKET

SPI (green firm) Certification

The Green Roundtable: Timeline

1998 20092002 2006 2007 CONCEPTUALDESIGN

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NEXUSThe planningBegins!

BostonTaskForceGREENMandate

Governor’sNet ZeroTask Force

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