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

5 steps to a leaner, greener future:

Just START

TRACK progress

TALK about it

PUSH the envelope

Keep it FUN

Just START:

It’s the small steps that make big impact

Starting at the office level:How did we get started?

Define our Position

Challenge our firm Culture

Set measureable Goals

Arcturis Green TeamCommunity Involvement

Education

LEED Specialist

Marketing / Advertising

Office Policy

Research + Development

Web Communication

TRACK progress:

It’s hard to argue with fact

Office Improvements:2007

• 5 LEED APs

• 0 LEED Projects

• Recycled Paper Only

• 0 Educational Sessions per yr

• Out-dated Office Space

• 40% staff use of public transportation

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

TALK about it:

Everybody’s doing it. Let everybody know what you are doing.

Green Building + ConstructionBy the numbers, perceived business 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

Green Building + ConstructionThe Human Benefit:

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 the BUDGET and the ENVIRONMENT (you have to get creative and motivated!)

SOURCE: LEED Reference Guide

PUSH the issue:

Green isn’t always about convenience.

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

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

Extreme Green?

• No trash for you.

• Meat? I don’t think so.

• Pigs + Frogs

• Portion Control

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Keep it FUN!:

Nobody likes (green) meanies

Social Aspects of SustainabilityGreen 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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