2010 VOL. 16 NO. 2
September 8, 2010

CURRENT LEGAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING
THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE INDUSTRIES

New Trends in Sustainable Building: 
A Conversation with Carol J. Patterson, Jean Savitsky and Daniel Nall

With the real estate industry struggling to rebuild, many are turning to green building as a source of new projects and long-term energy savings. Jean Savitsky, Managing Director at Jones Lang LaSalle and Daniel Nall, Director of Sustainability at WSP Flack + Kurtz, sat down with Z&D Senior Partner Carol J. Patterson to discuss the opportunities in sustainable building and the impact it has on the real estate market.

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CURRENT ARTICLES

LEED 2009: Decert Anyone?
LEED 2009: Decert Anyone?

Sustainability: Changing Values Create New Business Opportunities for Green Construction
Sustainability: Changing Values Create New Business Opportunities for Green Construction

New Laws Mandate Energy Efficiency for Buildings
New Laws Mandate Energy Efficiency for Buildings

Implementing Green Initiatives in Commercial Leases
Implementing Green Initiatives in Commercial Leases


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Spring 2010 AIA/ACEC
New York Special Advisory Committee Meetings


Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 18, 2010 for the Spring AIA/ACEC Committee Meetings, to be held at the Harvard Club of New York City, 35 West 44th Street. Learn how to reduce risk and manage your firm in rough economic times.
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New York City Promotes The Green Codes Task Force
In February 2010, the Urban Green Council released the much anticipated NYC Green Codes Task Force report, which was requested by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn in July 2008. The 111 recommendations included in the report impact new construction and renovations and could affect laws and regulations in zoning, health, consumer affairs and environmental protection, which will result in greener, healthier buildings. To obtain the report please click here.