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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Kristen is also a dedicated educator. She wrote the 1st environmental building course accepted by NY Dept. of State. At the request of State University of New York, she created a  Corporate Sustainability curriculum, the first of its kind to be offered at a major university.