Lean, Green and Mean: How to walk the ( green ) walk

1. Lean, Green and Mean: How to walk the (green) walk

2. 5 steps to a leaner, greener future: Just START TRACKprogress TALKabout it PUSHthe envelope Keep it FUN

3. Just START: It’s the small steps that make big impact

4. Starting at the office level: How did we get started? Define our Position Challenge our firm Culture Set measureable Goals

5. Arcturis Green Team Community Involvement Education LEED Specialist Marketing / Advertising Office Policy Research + Development Web Communication

6. TRACK progress: It’s hard to argue with fact

7. Office Improvements: 2007 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 • 5 LEED APs • 0 LEED Projects • Recycled Paper Only • 0 Educational Sessions per yr • Out-dated Office Space • 40% staff use of public transportation

8. TALK about it: Everybody’s doing it. Let everybody know what you are doing.

9. Green Building + Construction • By the numbers, perceivedbusiness 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

10. Green Building + Construction • The HumanBenefit: • 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 theBUDGETand the ENVIRONMENT(you have to get creative and motivated!) SOURCE: LEED Reference Guide

11. PUSH the issue: Green isn’t always about convenience.

12. 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

13. 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

14. Extreme Green? • No trash for you. • Meat? I don’t think so. • Pigs + Frogs • Portion Control vs.

15. Keep it FUN!: Nobody likes (green) meanies

16. Social Aspects of Sustainability Green 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

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