Author: Sasha Paikin

Sasha Paikin is a second-year master's candidate in the Baker Program in Real Estate at Cornell University's SC Johnson College of Business. Sasha writes for the Cornell Real Estate Review and serves as the President of the Association of Cornell Women in Real Estate (ACWIRE) and the VP of Social Events for the Associate Real Estate Council (AREC). She completed her internship in Acquisitions and Development at Fengate Asset Management. After graduation, Sasha plans to work in real estate acquisitions with a focus on sustainability.

The Modern Campus: The Journey to Renewable Energy at The Cornell Tech Campus

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The Cornell Tech campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island is an exceptional example of the world’s potential to lower the carbon footprint of real estate. From concept to delivery, sustainability was at the forefront for the entire design and construction team behind the Cornell Tech campus. Project History In 2008, to address the significant… Continue Reading The Modern Campus: The Journey to Renewable Energy at The Cornell Tech Campus

Developing a new neighborhood in the heart of New York City: David Kramer’s impact on Roosevelt Island

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After graduating university and contemplating his career path, David Kramer thought there were three ways he could help save the world: education, city government, and affordable housing.  David decided to pursue the third option, and now leads a real estate company with over 30 years of commitment to affordable housing throughout the five boroughs of… Continue Reading Developing a new neighborhood in the heart of New York City: David Kramer’s impact on Roosevelt Island

The Global Perspective with Blackstone’s Justin Wai (SHA ’06)

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Justin Wai has built a successful career at the world’s largest alternative asset manager, Blackstone, and is currently their Senior Managing Director and Head of Greater China Real Estate.  After graduating from the Cornell Hotel School in 2006, he joined Macquarie Bank’s real estate investment banking group before moving to Blackstone in 2007.  This year… Continue Reading The Global Perspective with Blackstone’s Justin Wai (SHA ’06)

Getting to Net Zero: Five Methods of Financing Renewable Energy in U.S. Real Estate

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A growing emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency has inspired the production of several unique financing methods to assist with the initial capital requirements of these sustainable initiatives.  This article will review five financing methods that real estate developers can use to support renewable energy ventures, and it will outline the advantages and disadvantages… Continue Reading Getting to Net Zero: Five Methods of Financing Renewable Energy in U.S. Real Estate