Paul Hawken has declared this to be “the retrofit decade” and we at GreenLandlady believe the development of trained property management professionals and independent real estate owners is the first critical element of any high performance building strategy.  There are multiple ways to incorporate sustainable features that meet both a building’s needs and an owner’s budget, but knowledge is the key.   

GreenLandlady provides both on and off-line customized educational opportunities formatted specifically for multifamily, rental housing, coops and condominium management.  Resident education is also a full GreenLandlady priority as promoting lifestyles that incorporate energy efficiency, water conservation and other quality of life concerns improve building performance.  

GreenLandlady will also share the strategies we feel have the most potential to minimize possible conflicts between sustainable investment and an improved bottom line.  Above all, to be successfully incorporated into operations, sustainability enhancements must satisfy the practical aspects.  We consider profitability and asset value in any sustainability equation as critical elements worthy of evaluation in any successful green building enterprise.  

As GreenLandlady focuses on relevant resources, breaking news, energy and water conservation, building materials, rebate information, tax credit contacts and meaningful education, we hope you will register for newsletters and contact us with your success stories or suggestions for articles.  It is our hope that this will be a comprehensive educational site and our community forum will benefit not only those entrusted with managing our existing multifamily housing stock but improve the quality of life of the residents too.  

Kimberly Madrigal, Editor-In-Chief & Founder  

Welcome to GreenLandlady.com.  As an apartment building owner, real estate professional and lifelong environmentalist, I am committed to bringing the latest and best information on sustainability to the market-rate multifamily housing sector. Whether you own an apartment building or rent a unit in one, are a resident of a cooperative or condominium, serve on the board of your homeowner’s association or work for a professional property management company, GreenLandlady.com is here for you. My goal is to help owners and residents lower expenses and increase net operating income by reducing energy consumption, conserving water and preserving our natural resources to the benefit of all.  

Professionally, I am a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA), Certified Energy Auditor and LEED Green Associate. It is my hope and intent that both occupants and management professionals will use our resources to collaborate and improve residents’ quality of life and the building’s profitable performance.  

If you wish to share a success story, submit an article or suggest a topic you’d like to see covered, please contact me at kimberly@greenlandlady.com.  

Advertising and consulting service inquiries should be addressed to elizabeth@greenlandlady.com or call her directly at 360-281-1615.  

Other Services:  

One and Two-Day Sustainability Seminars for Property Management Professionals  

Professional Energy Auditing, Resident Education, Consulting  

We are also available to speak to: Apartment Associations, Homeowners’ Associations, Realtor Conferences, Urban Agriculture Advocates, Trade Unions & Associations, Graduate/Undergraduate Real Estate, Design, Architecture & Sustainability Classes  

Elizabeth Madrigal, Editor  

Elizabeth writes about the ‘business’ of sustainability including such topics as urban agriculture, choosing a green lifestyle, technology, sustainable management practices and green building. She is a member of the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (NAA Affiliate), the Cascadia Region Green Building Council (USGBC Affiliate), holds a Certified Residential Green Appraiser designation, is Outreach Chair for Arts of Clark County and a Board Member of the Clark County Arts Commission. She is a frequent speaker and consultant for non-profit organizations including the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, the Vancouver Library Foundation, the Heritage Committee,  the Ridgefield Art Association and the Friends of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.  

If you are interested in advertising on our site, need a speaker or would like more information on energy audits, strategic planning or our range of consulting services, e-mail her at elizabeth@greenlandlady.com or call 360-281-1615.  

Salvador L. Madrigal, Operations  

Salvador received his Bachelor’s Degree and Masters in Business and Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles and has extended experience in the banking, mortgage and construction industries.