Jerry is the most prolific author in the field of green building and green development. His topics include European trends, sustainable retail development, water crisis, green homes, the green building revolution, the business case for green building, marketing green building services and green developments.

Jerry has keynoted more than 50 green building and development conferences and is a proven draw among architects, engineers, builders, developers, corporate meeting planners and others in the green building and development marketplace.

Each of Jerry's books and published articles advances the market transformation for green buildings and green development. In each talk, audiences get the most up-to-date information and perspectives, practical advice they can put to use in their own work.

Jerry is a strong advocate for transforming our cities into more environmentally sustainable urban places, with far fewer adverse impacts on the natural world. Jerry's wit and warmth touches audiences and moves them to action.

Why are They Greener Than We are? European Green Building Trends
Based on two years of on-the-ground research in Germany, Jerry profiles leading European green building trends, with case studies, technology analyses and institutional innovations that we can put to use here.

Greening Existing Buildings
Learn why green retrofits are the hottest green building trend and how building owners are using LEED for Existing Buildings to upgrade and rebrand older properties.

The Race to Zero Net Energy Buildings
Jerry shows how the business case for green building can lead to truly sustainable buildings and developments with neutral impacts on global warming. You'll learn how to make this case for your next project and the strategies for getting to zero carbon without breaking the budget.

Blue is the New Green - Preventing Urban Water Crises
Jerry's latest book, Dry Run: Preventing the Next Urban Water Crisis, showcases how green building design and water reuse strategies can reduce water consumption and prevent recurrent water crises.

The Business Case for Green Development
Designed for the skeptical business audience, Jerry shows how commercial, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developers are using the business case for green development to provide certified green projects for 100% of their work.