As a TAA member, we know you make good citizenship a priority, whether it's performing community service or providing safe, needed, high-quality housing for your residents. You also want to be at the forefront of smart business practices, leading the rental housing industry in the future. One way to accomplish both goals is to incorporate "green" practices into your properties and business.
The following resources can help you learn how to make your properties, your office and even your own home more efficient and environmentally friendly. If you'd like to share a resource with other TAA members, please contact Suzanne Staton in the TAA office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Green resources
Pace Realty Corporation offers the following web page of green tips for multifamily properties: http://www.pacerealty.com/thinkgreen/
Archstone has implemented a number of green features at its communities: http://www.archstoneapartments.com/About_Us/Social_Responsibility/Sustainability.htm
Gables Residential has launched green initiatives at both its communities and corporate offices: http://www.gables.com/aboutus/gablesgreeninitiative.aspx
The Preiss Company is completing green upgades to their properties around the country, including some properties in Texas, to enhance the properties and cut expenses: http://www.tpco.com/aboutus/news.php?CNID=169
The NAA Green Communities website offers resources and tools to help rental property managers, owners, developers, remodelers and residents learn about green building and operations: http://www.naahq.org/green/Pages/welcome.aspx