(Approved by the Dept. of State for 22.5 hours of CE credits)
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Green Buildings and Practices Certificate Course: $275This covers all 4 sessions, which can be taken in ANY ORDER. If you cannot come to a session, you can take that session next time it is offered. |
Having spoken to thousands of people about green buildings, the most common question I hear is, "What IS green?" The course, therefore, will teach agents how to answer that question intelligently and how to incorporate green building products into their real estate practice.
For more info, call 917 209 8585 or email Kristen@GreenEstateConsulting.com
Kristen Bacorn has been called one of the pioneers of the green architecture movement.
Kristen's first green consulting projects came when she wrote an Environmental Impact Statement for a new construction by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and performed energy research for a foreign oil-producer. In architecture school, she created environmentally conscious designs and received a university-wide award for architectural theory.
Kristen later worked on the construction site of the nation's first green residential hi-rise, The Solaire, and wrote the first environmental architecture course to be accepted by the NY Dept. of State. To promote the green movement, Kristen also trains architects, engineers and contractors to become LEED Accredited Professionals like herself. Syracuse University School of Environmental Sciences as well as Binghamton University School of Engineering have invited Kristen to offer environmental science courses.
As a lecturer and educator in great demand, Kristen has been featured speaker at many venues, including the annual Javits Center Construction Expo. Her writing has been published in Newsweek, and she has granted exclusive interviews to national entities such as Lowe's Home Improvement and the Wall Street Journal. In addition, she has served for many years on the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment.
Kristen Bacorn also has extensive experience as a broker and private real estate investor. For 12 years she was Vice President of Fox Residential Group, one of New York's top ten brokerages. In commercial real estate, Kristen marketed and sold shopping centers in portfolio packages. She also dealt with brownfield acquisition and remediation. These accomplishments brought her to the attention of the Real Estate Board of New York, who invited her to serve on their Credentials Committee.
Although Kristen's background is in architecture, she is aware of the importance of accessing the many financing opportunities, which are sometimes complicated. In her current projects, Kristen guides her clients through the maze of green funding options.
Because of her considerable experience, many groups have retained Kristen as a consultant. In recent years she collaborated with Costas Kondylis on a feasibility study for residential conversion of 67 Broad Street, a 40+ story tower in the financial district. She has worked on dozens of green constructions from single family homes to huge hi-rises, and also served as an advisor to green manufacturers and vendors.
Kristen has is currently working on a number of projects, including a midtown hotel and a 500-unit Manhattan condo.
Kristen brings to her clients a wealth of knowledge, fine reputation and an accessible personality. As an investor and member of project development teams, she has first-hand knowledge of the needs of developers and owners in this demanding market. Kristen welcomes opportunities to share her industry expertise with those who may benefit from her unique insights.
Kristen Bacorn Kristen@GreenEstateConsulting.com 917 209 8585
NOTE: Kristen Bacorn also offers a Green Certificate Course (22.5 hours of CE including the Fair Housing requirement) as well as a 7.5 hour CE course on Green Architecture every month.
I want to share my opinion on the continuing education class I completed with Kristen Bacorn this weekend. kristen's course , Green Building and Practice's with the Fair Housing requirement was one of the Best classes I have attended in a very long time.
Kristen shared her expertise , which is impressive and , I was able to relate it to experiences that I have been involved with currently. Kristen's knowledge will help me as I conduct business and meetings with builders of new construction in Astoria.
Kristen also gave the best and most interesting relevant explanation of Fair Housing that could be a stand alone course. I found myself thinking in new ways about my experiences and how I could better serve my clients and community by the insights that kristen brings to this subject. I found myself not wanting the course to end, which says alot about a class and Kristen.Having her as an instructor made the weekend committment a pleasurable one. I look forward to seeing what other continuing courses I can take with this fantastic professional.
Thank You,
Jose' Batista
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