SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT BOOKS
A collection of educational resources that teach the critical aspects of sustainability in commercial real estate and the built environment. From green building strategies to real estate finance, the book series will serve as the go-to resource for professionals, educators, students and all those inspired to take positive climate action through the practice of sustainable real estate.

 
VIBE Book 1
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Sample Book design by Verdani Institute of the Built Environment. Preliminary specs estimate the book at 8x10" 500-700 pages, BW, and color.

Today’s students, educators, real estate and sustainability professionals are shaping the future of our world and play a key role in our mission to end the climate crisis. Reducing energy use and emissions from the built environment is a major part of this objective. There is a need for a collection of the most up to date educational resources on sustainable real estate to educate and inform the leaders of today and tomorrow. 

Books

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE

ESG REPORTING FRAMEWORKS

GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS  

CORPORATE ESG STRATEGIES

GREEN BUILDING OPERATIONS

EXISTING BUILDING RETROFITS  

SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE BY PROPERTY TYPE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  

SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING

GLOBAL RACE TO NET ZERO

RESILIENCE STRATEGIES FOR REAL ESTATE  

HEALTH & WELLBEING 

Book Development Phase

Preliminary Specifications > Contributors > Volunteers > Content > Design > Marketing > Production > Distribution

Book Team
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Carli Shoenleber

Writer

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Bennett Rea

Editor

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Art Ace Samson

Graphic Designer

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Julie Jacobson

Project Management

Contributor

We are looking for contributors with 10+ years in
sustainability to provide content for our book.

Research Volunteer

Work with our team to research and secure content for our book.