Vacancy Rates are Up, Office Rents are Down - But for How Long? In this half day symposium get the latest update on current office market conditions. Hear a straightforward evaluation on why and where green is changing the game in your market. See how office space deals will pencil out in reaction to this shifting marketplace. Discover who wins and who loses. Acquire Knowledge You Can Put To Work Today This program is packed with knowledge you can put to use the moment you return to the office. Number One Green Benefit That Tenants Forget in Lease Negotiations 4 Myths About Building Operating Expenses That Cost Both Landlords and Tenants Money 10 Essential Elements of Effective & Profitable Green Leases How To Cut Energy Use By 30 To 50% with Suitable Construction and Operating Standards 50 Items that Improve the Bottom Line of Landlords and Tenants  Learn How the Model Green Lease is Changing Office Leasing Dynamics Greening existing leases is now a straightforward task thanks to the work of the Model Green Lease Task Force. See how landlords and tenants benefit from the Model Green Lease in new and existing office buildings - works with key buildings rating systems; ASHRAE, Energy Star, Green Globes, and LEED. Learn how the Task Force addressed historic stumbling blocks – from the split financial incentive to IAQ, energy use, carbon credits, waste management, recycling, insurance, operating costs, annual environmental performance reports, building regulations, green cleaning specifications, and tenant improvements.  Interact with Faculty Ready to Answer Your Tough Questions Now See how some of the nation’s top professionals – attorneys, brokers, landlords, tenants, consultants -navigate the green leasing mine field, and overcome the roadblocks and deal-killers. This lively interactive session is ideal for getting your questions answered. Faculty members for each symposium will be posted at www.squarefootage.net Leading the Symposium is Alan Whitson, RPA — Green Lease Pioneer One of the nation’s most knowledgeable, charismatic experts on high performance buildings and green leases, Whitson has been writing and speaking about green lease since 2004. Whitson is Chair of Model Green Lease Task Force, member Practicing Law Institute faculty, and lead instructor for the popular Turning Green into Gold® educational programs. Tap into his 40 million square feet of experience in asset management, corporate real estate, real estate development, and real estate brokerage. Whitson wrote the best seller: 327 Questions to Ask before You Sign a Lease One Year of Extra Benefits In addition to a workbook, every attendee will get a free subscription to the Almanac of Greening North America’s Office Buildings, access to the Model Green Lease Network, and discounts on books, webinars, and training. Who Should Attend A&D Community Architects, Designs, Engineers, Tenant Improvement Contractors Transaction Community Accountants, Attorneys, Commercial Real Estate Brokers, Appraisers, Lenders Tenant Community CFO, Corporate Real Estate Executives, Facilities Managers Ownership Community Developers, Office Building Owners, Real Estate Investors, Bldg/Property Managers, Asset Managers, Pension Fund Advisors, Investment Managers What Attendees Like Best about This Symposium Over 85% of attendees rate this event “Excellent” or “Very Good.” Program was more entertaining than I thought it would be for a fairly dry subject. The balanced point of view between landlord and tenant Speakers holistic knowledge of topic The content intense nature of the first portion of the workshop and the fluid impromptu nature of the panel session. It was a great mix, the questions were excellent, and addressed very well. Examples were useful and interesting ...view that a “holistic” approach to costs which includes green practices, is on its way to becoming more the norm then the exception