The Greening of U.S. Investment Real Estate A Case Study in Remediation A Guide to Green Leases

A Roofing Calculator U.S. Green Building Council Launches New LEED Credentialing Program

Energy and the Bottom Line NAIOP Sustainable Development Policy

Featured Publication - Case Studies for Implementing Successful Green Development CD Do You Have a Sustainable Development Solution for Commercial Real Estate Developers? Sustainable Development National Forum Forming

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The Greening of U.S. Investment Real Estate How will green define "institutional-quality" real estate? A variety of market and societal forces are encouraging the development, use and ownership of green buildings including tenant and investor demand, government mandates and incentives, industry support and the changing green building cost structure. This whitepaper by RREEF Research addresses factors driving and limiting green building investment, market opportunities, risks and strategic considerations. RREEF is the alternative investment management division of Deutsche Asset Management, a member of the Deutsche Bank Group.

A Case Study in Remediation How does a 45-acre brownfield site become a vibrant downtown? The Whitman Companies discusses redevelopment of a heavily contaminated industrial site in New Jersey that spurred downtown revitalization. Steps taken to ensure success and processes involved in working through environmental regulations to create a productive development are discussed. Thanks to NAIOP member Michael Sylvester!

A Guide to Green Leases Do your office tenants share your commitment to creating highly productive and environmentally friendly workspaces? The Green Lease Guide outlines fitout design and construction guidelines, office equipment selection tips, lighting and HVAC management, recycling, low potable water use and further innovations to help tenants and owners appreciate the benefits from collaborating on the latest energy-savings technologies. The guide is the result of a partnership between the Department of Environment & Conservation, the City of Melbourne, the City of Sydney, the Institute for Sustainable Futures at UTS and Investa.

A Roofing Calculator How do sustainable roofs compare to traditional roofs in cost and benefit? The GreenSave Calculator, developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the Athena Institute with funding by Tremco, lets you compare roofing alternatives over a specific time period to determine which has the lowest life-cycle cost. You can also uncover which roofs have lower initial costs but cost more over time. To use this free tool, create a login and then go to the GreenSave Calculator link.

U.S. Green Building Council Launches New LEED Credentialing Program In January 2008, the USGBC will transfer responsibility for the LEED Professional Accreditation program to the newly established Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). While the GBCI will serve as the independent administrator of the accreditation program, the USGBC will continue to manage the LEED Green Building Rating System.

Energy and the Bottom Line Want to learn more about energy use in office buildings, carbon disclosure, organizational approaches to energy management and scoping? This Web site provides quick overviews detailing the interactions between energy and commercial real estate. Several topics are available in PDF form and more resources are planned in the coming month.

NAIOP Sustainable Development Policy Are you familiar with NAIOP's official policy endorsing sustainable practices for commercial real estate? The policy is the result of a Green Task Force established in March 2007 comprised of 13 NAIOP members from across the country and varying professions that contribute to the development industry.

Featured Publication - Case Studies for Implementing Successful Green Development CD This CD highlights case studies by leaders from successful development projects as well as strategies that can be transferred to any project. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) provides updates on current LEED® programs including the Portfolio Program and answers "green" questions. This CD contains the audio and PowerPoint presentation from the May 2007 Webinar. Presented by: Doug Gatlin, director, LEED® for Existing Buildings/Portfolio Initiatives, U.S. Green Building Council. To order Case Studies for Implementing Successful Green Development CD (Member price: $149), or to see all of NAIOP's resources on green development, visit the NAIOP bookstore. Questions? Contact NAIOP's Publications Department at (800) 445-0443 or naiop@brightkey.net.

Do You Have a Sustainable Development Solution for Commercial Real Estate Developers? NAIOP's inaugural conference focusing on sustainable solutions and green building practices for office, industrial and mixed-use development provides the perfect platform for you to spotlight your company's green products and services! DevelopGREEN will bring together industry professionals representing all sectors of commercial real estate who are seeking sustainable solutions, including: Office, industrial and mixed-use developers Owners Investors Architects Brokers Capital sources DevelopGREEN offers a complete lineup of sponsorship opportunities - choose the sponsorship program that's right for you to deliver your message to this unique audience! As a DevelopGREEN exhibitor, you'll meet the top decision-makers in development who are searching for the "green" products that your company has to offer. Connect with the developers you need to meet during exclusive networking receptions, refreshment breaks and meal functions centered in the Exhibit Hall! To reserve your DevelopGREEN  exhibit space or sponsorship: Contact Christopher Ware (800) 666-6780, ext. 127 Be a part of the only national conference on sustainable development targeted at developers and owners! Register online for DevelopGREEN today!

Sustainable Development National Forum Forming Are you actively involved in developing green buildings? Consider joining the recently created General Forum on this topic. NAIOP National Forums, chaired by a prestigious group of industry leaders, are special interest groups for NAIOP members that provide exclusive networking and experience exchange with peers. For more information, visit the National Forums Web site.