The Metro 1 GBRC would like to extend a warm welcome to our latest business member, Project Coordinating Services.
The Metro 1 GBRC would like to extend a warm welcome to our latest business member, Project Coordinating Services.
A little about PCS
PCS, LLC distinguishes itself by following its core values of providing design services that focus on understanding the client’s needs and meeting their economic goals.
Olga G. Alvarez, ASID, IIDA, LEED-AP, is the principal of PCS, LLC. She’s been extremely active in the local environmental movement and was previously on the Board of Directors of the USGBC-South Florida chapter as well as its past-President. Her LEED Accreditation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) provides clients the support on projects seeking this certification which conforms to the rating system set up by the USGBC (U.S.Green Building Council).
Metro 1 featured in Miami Today’s Green’s the thing as developers shape Miami’s future
Most sustainability efforts save energy, boost bottom line
By Yudislaidy Fernandez, Miami Today
More than ever, real estate professionals are seeing the benefits of going gree. With the market going from boom to bust, builders, landlords and agents writing the next chapter in South Florida’s real estate history now using words like sustainability, enery savings, water conservation and LEED.
When Architect Sebastian Eilert, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design- or LEED – accredited professional, arrived in the US from his native Germany he was amazed, and not in a good way, about how things were built here, he told attendees at a forum about sustainability and green building held by the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Greater Miami and the Beaches this month.
Mr. Eilert, whose home country is taking big steps in sustainable building, began researching greener, more efficient and cost-effective ways of building, which now he incorporates into his projects. With some sustainable features, benefits are visible right way, he says. For example, having efficient air conditioning and chilling and the right lighting system can noticeably save energy, he said,
Another compenent is water preservation. “Water preservation is one of those things have the benefit of showing up in the utility bill,” said Mr. Eilert, owner of Sebastian Eilert Architecture in Miami. He says retrofitting a building can be a viable option because people are more concerned with energy and cost efficiency than in the past. Plus, he says, small, relitively inexpensive changes can make a big difference.
Tony Cho, the forum’s moderator, told attendees he promotes sustainability in his business by education building owners and managers as well as tenants. Mr. Cho, owner of Metro 1 Properties in Miami, houses a green building resource center in his commercial realty firm. He’s now opening a residential division in his firm, where he plans to offer residential clients energy efficiency audits to help them cut energy bills. ‘”For me, it’s important to promote how important it is for people to be sustainable.”
Read more: http://tinyurl.com/yal8y8f
M1 GBRC helps with green condo upgrades on a newly closed deal at the Continuum!
ANOTHER DEAL CLOSED BY METRO 1!
Metro 1’s newly launched residential division starts strong!
The M1 Sustainable Homes™ Division started off strong with the sale of a three bedroom, three bath condominium unit at the luxurious Continuum building located south of Fifth Street in Miami Beach. The condo traded for 3.15M and closed quickly to an all-cash buyer. Metro 1 Properties will be assisting the new buyer in updating the residence with sustainable flooring, efficient lighting, fixtures and appliances, low VOC paints and other environmentally conscious upgrades. By utilizing the firm’s in-house Green Building Resource Center, the buyer was able to select from a wide variety of sustainable samples and start the updates quickly.
The vision for the newly launched M1 Sustainable Homes Division is to provide sustainable real estate solutions for residential properties which include condos, single family homes, green developments, residential income, luxury, distressed and rental properties. M1 Sustainable Homes ™ will focus on creating more sustainable residential properties, developments and urban environments and providing solutions for the consumers, homeowners, investors and institutions alike, who are all looking to create a more economically viable, environmental friendly and energy efficient world.
Based in Miami, Metro 1 Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage firm dedicated to providing a superior level of advisory and transaction services for clients conducting business throughout the world. Metro 1 Properties offers clients the services of a vertically-integrated, full service brokerage with a unique twist: the power of an advertising firm as well. Our services include commercial and residential sales and leasing, landlord and tenant representation, sustainability services, M1 debt and equity finance and M1 marketing. Our focus is to build sustainable communities and effect the smart redevelopment of the built environment through strategic alliances with private investors, developers, landlords, retailers, tenants and governmental entities and to promote services that are sustainable, always advocating for smart growth. Metro 1 Properties is a member of the USGBC, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, ULI, CCIM, ICSC, CIASF, RAMB, and RCA. For more information on Metro 1 Properties please visit www.metro1properties.com or call the Metro 1 Properties office at 305.571.9991.
Metro 1 GBRC would like to extend sincere thanks to Renewable Choice Energy for carbon offsetting our space
Metro 1 Properties would like to extend sincere thanks to Renewable Choice Energy for carbon offsetting our Green Building Resource Center and Offices for an entire year!
Metro 1 Properties; Making An Impact
Voluntary markets play a vital role in supporting renewable energy and carbon mitigation projects. The voluntary market gives individuals and companies the choice to go beyond the direct reductions they make on their own. Offsets provide a market-based means to invest in technologies that most efficiently create verified,measurable, and permanent environmental benefits. Corporations are taking a leading role in supporting markets for renewable energy and carbon offsets.
Renewable Choice has helped hundreds of companies reduce their environmental footprint and support clean energy development. Renewable Choice recognizes that companies’ environmental actions can accomplish more than environmental benefits. They have led the growing market for corporate environmental action by connecting our clients with impactful environmental projects and delivering unparalleled education and outreach initiatives.
For more information on Renewable Choice Energy please visit: www.renewablechoice.com
Metro 1 wins 2008 Green Exhibitor Performance Award – one of only 32 companies
Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events. The Green Exhibitor Performance Award recognizes the outstanding efforts of exhibiting companies who are successfully minimizing the negative environmental effects of participating in conferences and tradeshows. The Award criteria are designed to establish a baseline for accepted environmentally responsible exhibit practices.
Metro 1 Properties was awarded the 2008 Green Exhibitor Award for their sustainable booth design at the USGBC’s Greenbuild Boston. With over 800 exhibitors at Greenbuild, Metro 1 Properties was one of 32 companies that was awarded. Special thanks to Andrew and his team at Project Import Export for their assistance in addition to the Metro 1 team, with a very special thanks to Carl Hildebrand and Susie Glass who designed the space.
http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/expo/Exhibitors/Green-Exhibitor-Awards.aspx
The Metro 1 GBRC welcomes EcoQuest as our newest member!
The Metro 1 GBRC welcomes EcoQuest as our newest member!
A little about EcoQuest:
EcoQuest is and will remain on the cutting edge of innovation. our team is already at work on the next round of breakthrough technologi es to improve the lifestyles of families across the globe and to carry EcoQuest through another 20 years of healthy living innovation. If you have issues with allergies, asthma, mold, dust mites, pet dander, smoke, bacteria and viruses, please go to www.tryfreshair.com/hdearmas and request a risk free trial for our space certified technology. We are also offering a free mold and bacteria test to those who want to find out more about the indoor air quality in their home or offices.
Metro 1 hosts a press conference for Environment Florida
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Sarah Bucci, 240-506-2832/ sbucci@environmentflorida.org
September 3, 2009
REPORT SHOWS LANDMARK ENERGY BILL BRINGS JOBS, DOLLARS TO FLORIDA
Miamians Urge New Senator George LeMieux and Bill Nelson to Support Urgent Energy Reforms in Congress
WHAT: SPEAKERS join Environment Florida to release a new study detailing how improved energy efficiency policies in landmark energy reform currently in the U.S. Senate could create thousands of local jobs, save Miamians money and reduce fossil fuel dependency and global warming emissions in Florida.
The event comes as new Florida Senator George LeMieux takes office. In a month, he and Senator Bill Nelson could cast the votes that jumpstart a clean energy revolution and protect South Florida from global warming’s worst impacts.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 11 AM
WHO: Sarah Bucci, Environment Florida Organizer, Dr. Raymond Scattone, Professor, Florida International University
Board Member from Florida Green Building Coalition
WHERE: Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center 120 NE 27th Street, #200 Miami, FL 33137
Free seminar – Water Efficiency & Management for South Florida
Please join us!
WATER EFFICIENCY & MANAGEMENT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
Thursday, August 27, 2009 6PM-8PM
Metro 1 Green Building Resource Center | 120 NE 27th ST #200, Miami, FL 33137
FREE for Members | $5 for Non-Members
This seminar will focus on water saving and water capturing technologies, with an emphasis on solutions tailored to South Florida. Other topics include the basic environmental science of water related issues in South Florida, future trends in water management, and implications of current water management strategies.
Speakers include Mark Gunia of Alterna Corp., Jack Burden of Raindrop Cisterns and Erich Dautel from the Metro 1 GBRC.
RSVP TODAY and get free entry! Offer expires 08.26.09 @ 6PM
For more information visit www.metro1gbrc.com or call 305.571.9991
Want to get involved? We are always seeking volunteers to help us in anyway they can! If you want to inspire others and be a part of this exciting green building movement email us today!
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