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October 16, 2010 | 9am-3pm | $95 Developers and managers of new and existing buildings want to prove to renters and buyers that they are buying green. What do the labels mean, and who is really green? Learn the basics of the systems and good building practice in this simulated charrette of two different buildings: an existing multifamily building and a new commercial building. By walking through these two simulations, learn how owners, contractors, and professionals make green decisions, both environmental and financial. 5 AIA credits. To register, please contact Frederick John at 718.663.8404, or register at http://greenhomenyc.org/post/2968 About the Series: GreenHomeNYC, New York’s leading voice in the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials, and NYDesigns, a CUNY program advocating for smart design entrepreneurship, bring you a fall roster of classes that will get you up to date on new trends and issues in sustainable building. If you’re new to the field, our classes will lay a solid foundation for you to move forward. If you’re currently engaged in the green building space, invest in a deeper investigation of the day’s burning questions with our experienced and committed instructors. Instructors: Lauren Brust & Erica Brabon, Steven Winter Associates Lauren Brust has experience in the fields of sustainability and economic development on green and high performance building operations within existing large scale buildings. Her recent projects include: acting as the project manager on the first LEED EBv3.0 multi-family Gold certification project. Erica Brabon is the Pipeline Manager of Existing Buildings for Steven Winter Associates, Inc., with specific experience in energy efficiency in multifamily and commercial buildings, LEED certification, sustainable business practices, training in energy efficiency practices, environmental footprint reduction and environmental health and science.