The entire presentation is accompanied by Powerpoint presentations as well as whiteboard demonstrations and printed handouts. Day 1 Green Concepts and Technology
What is a “green” building?
• Green certification
• Use of green standards, LEED, Energy Star, etc.
• NYS planning & support of green initiatives
• Relationship of green design to local design codes
Green Design is different
• Design concepts
• Computer modeling - Energy 10, DOE 2, HEED
• Case study
• Step by step design of a green apartment building compared to a conventional one - non-technology solutions
Materials
• Local sources
• Interior finishes & design
• How materials affect air quality, mold, etc.
Technology
• HVAC
• Plumbing, drainage, water reclamation
• Electrical power - how to measure kWh
• Future of technologies - for example, new solar production & storage techniques, hydrogen delivery, etc.
 Day 2 Understanding LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
LEED Procedures
• What LEED is and the LEED rating system product portfolio
• Why certify?
• Steps to becoming a LEED AP, the LEED test
• Project registration, fee structures, submittal phases and formats
• Templates
• CIRs, Appeals
• Final review, acceptance, LEED plaque
Sustainable Sites
• Site Selection
• Brownfield Redevelopment 
• Site Development, Habitat & Open Space
Water Efficiency Points
• Innovative Wastewater Technologies
• Water Use Reduction
Energy & Atmosphere
• Green Power 
Materials & Resources
• Building Reuse
• Regional Materials
• Rapidly Renewable Materials 
Indoor Air Quality
• Minimum IAQ Performance 
• Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 
• Increased Ventilation 
• Construction IAQ Management
• Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives, Paints, Carpets, Agrifibers
• Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 
• Controllability of Systems, Lighting & Thermal Comfort
• Thermal Comfort, Design & Verification
• Daylight & Views 
Innovation and Design Process
• Innovation in Design, and Exemplary Performance
• LEED® Accredited Professional 
 

Day 3 - Fair Housing, History, Finance

Fair Housing Concepts
Brokerage practices
Megan’s Law
• What are broker’s responsibilities? Law of Agency
• Databases, websites, school boards
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
• How this compares with Fair Housing Act
Federal Laws
NY State Legislation and Local Laws
• How do brokers uphold the law?
• What are consequences to landlords, brokers, journals, etc. if they break the law?
• Coops and condos
• Section 8 and local laws
Fair Housing Today!
Fair Housing in the News
• Are steering, blockbusting and redlining still alive? 
• Famous controversies and trials in the news (Craigslist, Fresh Direct, State banking regs)
• “New” protected groups? 
• The new presidency
Fair Housing and Green
• Is there a green profile?
• Is green elitist? Only for the rich? 80-20 in green buildings, affordable green buildings
• Fair Housing Poster - “it’s ok to consider color…as long as it’s green”
• Do green practices intrude on culture?
• Green as a social movement
History of Green Architecture
How the philosophy came about
Examples of Green Buildings
• Slide show of NY State Green buildings
Finance: How Much Green Can I Save?
Do green buildings cost more?
• Market value of “green”
• Comments from top developers - Larry Silverstein, Joseph Moinian, Sheldrake Org. etc.
Funding mechanisms for green buildings
• Incentive programs
• Tax advantages of building green
• Green mortgages
• NY State Programs, NYSERDA, Green building tax credits
• Local green policies in NY State Cities
• How to fill out State and Federal forms
• Most popular green programs, how they work, where to get more info
How Real Estate Professionals can benefit by understanding Green
Who buys green & why
• How to explain green building features
• What market studies show (NY Times, Co-star, other studies)
• How to market green
• Financial incentives for renters and buyers
Getting involved
• How to visit a green building
• Where to get more info
• Measures you can take in your community, neighborhood, apartment building
• Networking and joining groups - US Green Building Council, AIA, Online Green Groups, etc.
• Informational on upcoming green events and lectures
• Broker certifications such as eco-broker, GreenEstate, etc.

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Donald began his lucrative career in 1980 as a mortgagebroker, arranging real estate loans for residential and commercialclients.  Through the years, he hasworked extensively in the mortgage, property management, and real estate industriesin New York City.  In 2006, he became alicensed mortgage and real estate instructor, who has authored and obtained NYDepartment of State approval for over twenty different courses, with topicsincluding Real Estate Salesperson/Broker Licensing, Tax Liens, and Real EstateInvestment Strategies.  Most notably, heco-authored the NMLS-approved textbook for the New York State-Licensed MortgageLoan Originators on the topic of continuing education requirement, which waspublished by Hondros Learning in 2013.

Donald’s approach to education integrates real-worldexperiences from his rich background and expertise in the fields of Mortgage,Property Management and Real Estate.  Heteaches a variety of disciplines such as the Real Estate Salesperson LicensingCourse, Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Course, and various ContinuingEducation courses.