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Sustainability

Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in the Real Estate field.

Baruch College is proud to be on the cutting edge, offering programs through this Sustainability program and our Green Certificate that will help to ensure that our environment receives due consideration as plans to rebuild and reinvigorate New York City are undertaken.

Courses in this specialty area focus on key topics critical for environmentally sound property development and management, including air, waste, water, and energy systems. Insight into audits, green procurement, cleaning programs, and more.

Baruch College, located in the heart of New York City, has an unparalleled reputation as a leader in the Real Estate industry. We remain on the cutting edge, continually updating and expanding our hands-on, industry-driven curriculum.

The Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute, provides applied research, professional and continuing education, and conferences to the real estate industry and to organizations focused on public policy.

For more information, see the Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute web site.

Fundamentals of Sustainable Design Construction and Development(click to collapse/expand)
This course is an introduction to the field of Sustainable Design, Construction and Development for designers, builders and owners. It explores underlying issues as they impact the built environment, current green building practices, and emerging trends in the field. The class covers guidelines and rating systems including LEED; government initiatives, incentives, and impending code changes; the roles of the owner, project consultants, and building operators in a green building project; site selection, water, energy, and resource efficiency, commissioning, life cycle assessment, indoor environmental quality, and green building operations and management. The course draws extensively upon case studies. PREREQUISITE: None
Semester SU13 - NCSP901001 - $495.00
Instructor: LU, NING (8 Sessions)
Days: THU
6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
7/11/2013 - 8/29/2013
Building: TBA, Room: TBA

Sustainable Real Estate Development(click to collapse/expand)
Students will explore the developer's role concerning the development of commercial and residential building types. Topics include building a team, site and market evaluation, alternative use analysis, acquisition, planning, financing, marketing, and exit strategies. Prerequisite: Real Estate Finance I & II Text: Real Estate Development by Mike E. Miles, et al
Semester SU13 - NCP900001 - $475.00
Instructor: SOLER, STEPHEN (8 Sessions)
Days: TUE/THU
6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
6/4/2013 - 6/27/2013
Building: TBA, Room: TBA

Sustainable Property Management(click to collapse/expand)
Learn how to manage properties sustainably! This course will cover topics critical for environmentally sound property management, including air, waste, water, and energy systems. Insight into audits, green procurement, and cleaning programs will also be reviewed, enabling learners to have knowledge of how to promote sustainable practices into their work environments.
Semester SU13 - NCPEL2901 - $475.00
Instructor: DORAN, JAMES (8 Sessions)
Days: MON/WED
6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
6/10/2013 - 7/3/2013
Building: TBA, Room: TBA

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