Slideshow from a presentation that I gave at the Green Schools Summit and Expo in Anaheim in December 2008. Download at http://www.qka.com/Resources.php
Lakevale Estates Collection Improvements Community MeetingFairfax County
Short-term: Install Backflow Devices
Devices installed
Regular system maintenance is ongoing
Mid-term: Temporary modifications to the Lakevale Pump Station
Updated pump operating strategy
Replaced pump impeller to reduce pump station capacity
Celedon Lane Virtual Community Meeting Slipline Replacement August 19, 2020Fairfax County
A virtual meeting about the project will be held on August 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Please see a how to sign in on slide 2. A 2019 study evaluated several alternatives for replacement. Those alternatives will be discussed with the community at the virtual meeting.
Lexus of Las Vegas earned LEED EB Gold certification for implementing sustainable practices around recycling, carpooling, energy management, lighting, and water use reduction. With help from Sustainable Energy Solutions, Lexus established policies and plans to sort recyclables, provide preferred parking for carpoolers, install efficient lighting and sensors, and reduce energy usage by 20%. Employee participation increased for recycling and carpooling programs through educational materials. Lexus also restored native plants at a local nature preserve.
Building as a Teaching Tool: Center for Environmental and Life Sciences at Mo...Frank Cunha
The document describes the LEED certification of the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences building at Montclair State University. It lists various LEED credits the building has earned, including credits related to sustainable site selection, alternative transportation access, habitat restoration, water efficiency, energy performance, recycling, indoor air quality, and green cleaning. The document provides descriptions and solutions for achieving several of these credits.
Incorporating the design features that were successful in the treatment capacity of the 1.2 acre wetland at the Flight 93 site for a typical flow = 775 gpm. The average percent removal was roughly 70% for iron and 50% for manganese within the wetland. This analysis allowed for a design foundation of the polishing aerobic wetland at the Clyde Mine Water Water Treatment Facility and the potential application at other mine water treatment locations where a relatively minor amount of polishing is needed to enhance iron and manganese removal for the final discharge.
The document provides information on the proposed Clinton River Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Key details include:
- The plant will be located in Madison Heights, Michigan and treat 50 million gallons per day of wastewater from Oakland County.
- Engineering services will be provided for construction, environmental, structural, water resources, and transportation aspects.
- The treatment process will include primary settling, aeration tanks, secondary settling, and tertiary treatment before discharge.
- Structural designs and analyses were presented for the administration/education building and tertiary treatment facility.
- A cost estimate of $200 million was provided along with a project schedule through completion in 2015.
Little Pimmit Run at Chesterbrook Stream Restoration Project and Little Pimmi...Fairfax County
Restore up to 7,500 feet of stream channel and tributaries
Reduce erosion and sediment transport
Install new sanitary sewers serving over 500 single family homes
Improve watershed conditions and reduce downstream impacts
Improve and protect public infrastructure
Prevent costly emergency repairs
Reduce risk to public health and the environment
Maintain close coordination with stakeholders and community
Build partnerships with local organizations
A compilation of case studies highlighting the advantages of a wet pond solution provided by Contech Engineered Solutions that will meet (and sometimes exceed) the TSS
mandates stipulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Lakevale Estates Collection Improvements Community MeetingFairfax County
Short-term: Install Backflow Devices
Devices installed
Regular system maintenance is ongoing
Mid-term: Temporary modifications to the Lakevale Pump Station
Updated pump operating strategy
Replaced pump impeller to reduce pump station capacity
Celedon Lane Virtual Community Meeting Slipline Replacement August 19, 2020Fairfax County
A virtual meeting about the project will be held on August 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Please see a how to sign in on slide 2. A 2019 study evaluated several alternatives for replacement. Those alternatives will be discussed with the community at the virtual meeting.
Lexus of Las Vegas earned LEED EB Gold certification for implementing sustainable practices around recycling, carpooling, energy management, lighting, and water use reduction. With help from Sustainable Energy Solutions, Lexus established policies and plans to sort recyclables, provide preferred parking for carpoolers, install efficient lighting and sensors, and reduce energy usage by 20%. Employee participation increased for recycling and carpooling programs through educational materials. Lexus also restored native plants at a local nature preserve.
Building as a Teaching Tool: Center for Environmental and Life Sciences at Mo...Frank Cunha
The document describes the LEED certification of the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences building at Montclair State University. It lists various LEED credits the building has earned, including credits related to sustainable site selection, alternative transportation access, habitat restoration, water efficiency, energy performance, recycling, indoor air quality, and green cleaning. The document provides descriptions and solutions for achieving several of these credits.
Incorporating the design features that were successful in the treatment capacity of the 1.2 acre wetland at the Flight 93 site for a typical flow = 775 gpm. The average percent removal was roughly 70% for iron and 50% for manganese within the wetland. This analysis allowed for a design foundation of the polishing aerobic wetland at the Clyde Mine Water Water Treatment Facility and the potential application at other mine water treatment locations where a relatively minor amount of polishing is needed to enhance iron and manganese removal for the final discharge.
The document provides information on the proposed Clinton River Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Key details include:
- The plant will be located in Madison Heights, Michigan and treat 50 million gallons per day of wastewater from Oakland County.
- Engineering services will be provided for construction, environmental, structural, water resources, and transportation aspects.
- The treatment process will include primary settling, aeration tanks, secondary settling, and tertiary treatment before discharge.
- Structural designs and analyses were presented for the administration/education building and tertiary treatment facility.
- A cost estimate of $200 million was provided along with a project schedule through completion in 2015.
Little Pimmit Run at Chesterbrook Stream Restoration Project and Little Pimmi...Fairfax County
Restore up to 7,500 feet of stream channel and tributaries
Reduce erosion and sediment transport
Install new sanitary sewers serving over 500 single family homes
Improve watershed conditions and reduce downstream impacts
Improve and protect public infrastructure
Prevent costly emergency repairs
Reduce risk to public health and the environment
Maintain close coordination with stakeholders and community
Build partnerships with local organizations
A compilation of case studies highlighting the advantages of a wet pond solution provided by Contech Engineered Solutions that will meet (and sometimes exceed) the TSS
mandates stipulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Little Hunting Creek Sewer Replacement Community Meeting: 12-11-2017Fairfax County
The document discusses plans to replace an existing sanitary sewer line crossing Little Hunting Creek in Virginia. It describes alternatives considered, including open cut replacement, which was selected for design. Key aspects of the design include surveys, permitting requirements from various agencies, and construction plans to install the new line using a cofferdam while minimizing environmental and community impacts. Construction is scheduled to take place from July to November 2019 following design and permitting from 2017 to early 2019.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings in the United States and provides an overview of the LEED certification process. It then presents a case study of a LEED Gold-certified corporate headquarters building project. The key sustainable design and construction features that were implemented to achieve LEED certification included stormwater management features, water efficiency measures, high-performance building envelope, daylighting, and use of regional and recycled materials.
Langley School Pump Station Community Meeting October 22, 2020Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting about a wastewater infrastructure project in Fairfax County, VA. The project involves replacing an aging pump station and force main from 1966, as well as repairing or replacing sections of gravity sewer. The preliminary plan is to rebuild the pump station on the same site, relocate the force main to the road right-of-way, and replace gravity sewer sections in the same locations. Community input will be solicited on options for abandoning the old force main. The project is estimated to cost $3.4 million and is scheduled to begin construction phases in 2021, with completion targeted for 2022.
leed, rating system, green designs, sustainability, green concept, different rating systems of leed, manitoba hydro place, leadership in energy and environmental design, comparison between leed and other rating system , leed india
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
Snakeden Branch at Lake Audubon January 2021Fairfax County
The project stabilized approximately 760 feet of eroding stream utilizing Natural Channel Design methods and protected multiple exposed utilities. This is the first Fairfax County project to make use of pre-cast concrete blocks for imbricated structures.
Robert Hughes and Michael Hewitt, EPCAMR, “3D Modeling of Eastern Pennsylvani...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The complex geologic setting and historical mining of the anthracite mines creates a challenge to calculate the volume of water stored within the underground mines. EPCAMR’s recent mapping effort has reasonably found that almost 9 billion gallons of mine water resides in storage in 10 mines in the Southern Field and approximately 435 billion gallons in all the Northern Field. This associated report attempts to build on previous investigations to locate and quantify large volumes of water existing in underground mine voids, known as Mine Pools, in the Southern and Northern Anthracite Coal Fields of Eastern Pennsylvania. The goal of this project was to produce 3D Modeling of Eastern Pennsylvania Anthracite Mine Pools in Earthvision to Improve Water Quality Restoration and AMD Treatment via Consumptive Use Mitigation Projects in the Susquehanna River Basin. When pairing treatment with the ability to control the amount of water coming out of the mines, large flushes of stormwater that would normally escape untreated could be retained, later treated and released in times of low water or drought conditions.
Lakevale Sewer Improvements Community MeetingFairfax County
The document summarizes sewer improvement plans for Lakevale, VA following a sewer backup event. Short term plans include installing backflow devices on homes impacted by the backup and maintenance before storms. Mid term plans involve temporary pump station modifications. Long term plans include hydraulic modeling of system alternatives, preliminary engineering and design reports, and construction which may include upsizing pipes and storage. Community input will be gathered during planning, design, and construction through public meetings and an online project website.
Restore ~4,000 feet by returning the form and function of the channel to dynamic equilibrium and improve the ecological processes of the riparian corridor.
Springfield Estates Pump Station Gravity Sewer Replacement - Community MeetingFairfax County
Design Phase includes:
Finalize sewer alignment
Manhole locations and material selection
Construction phasing plan
Final restoration for former pump station site/access
Existing utility coordination
Easement acquisition (if applicable)
By-pass water & sewer locations
Temporary service outage plan – water/sewer/gas
Traffic control plans
Phasing
Detour and closure plan
This project included rehabilitation of four sanitary sewer metering vaults. These meter vaults included Dukes Car Wash, Lower Holmes Run, Tod Street, and Scotts Run. The Dukes Car Wash and Lower Holmes Run Meters are in the City of Alexandria, the Tod Street Meter is in Falls Church in the Providence District, and the Scotts Run Meter is in the Scotts Run Nature Preserve in the Dranesville District. Work included removal of existing control panels, conduits and metering equipment, rehabilitation of the interior of the vaults with a cementitious coating and epoxy liner system, installation of new control panels and conduit, and reinstallation of flow metering devices. This project was substantially complete on August 30, 2021.
As the flagship project for the next downtown Boston neighborhood slated for growth, Atlantic Wharf will be the city of Boston’s first LEED Gold mixed-use development. CBT Architects presents a case study on this new one million square foot project that includes approximately 65 residential units, ground-level retail and public spaces, six stories of below-grade parking, and 31 floors of office space that will bring urban activity directly to the Fort Point Channel water’s edge.
The new sustainable development is at the base of a series of restored and renovated historic structures that preserve the texture and streetscape of this site, integrated with a modern highrise glass tower. By preserving the south and east façades of the historic warehouses, using a very energy-efficient curtainwall, and employing green roof technologies, Atlantic Wharf will be the a centerpiece of Boston's green development.
ASCE-OC Sustainability Tour presentation on June 26, 2015, by Dave Webb, P.E., Director of Public Works for the City of Newport Beach on this LEED Gold certified project.
Little Hunting Creek Pump Station RehabilitationFairfax County
This project included rehabilitation of the 21 MGD Little Hunting Creek Pump Station (LHCPS). Located at 8600 Stockton Parkway, Alexandria, Virginia, this pump station is the third largest pump station in the Fairfax County System. LHCPS is constructed on a 10-acre parcel that was previously utilized as the Little Hunting Creek Sewer Treatment Plant 44B. LHCPS was constructed and placed into service in 1983. Flow from LHCPS is pumped through a 30-inch force main across Little Hunting Creek to a receiving structure approximately 4,500 feet away on Surrey Court. This project was substantially complete on June 25, 2021.
Loren Abraham is an architect and adjunct professor specializing in sustainable design. Over his career, he has designed several notable green buildings using strategies like green roofs, daylighting, and displacement ventilation. He has also conducted research on life cycle cost analysis and productivity impacts of sustainable design features. Abraham aims to teach sustainable design principles through his work and role as an educator.
Huntington Levee Community Meeting: Oct. 26. 2016Fairfax County
The document outlines plans for the Huntington Levee Project which aims to protect homes from flooding through the construction of an earthen levee and pump station, and discusses the project background, design features, construction process, community amenities, flood modeling results, permitting, schedule, environmental considerations, and community outreach efforts. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2017 and be completed by spring 2019. The project team is committed to ongoing communication and addressing community concerns throughout construction.
This document summarizes the Capital Improvement Plan projects for downtown State College in 2013. It outlines several sidewalk, street, and transportation projects including ADA compliant ramp installations, street resurfacing, and traffic signal retiming. Parking facility projects such as lighting upgrades, meter conversion to pay kiosks, and sealant work are also mentioned. The document briefly describes stormwater and sanitary sewer maintenance work, as well as parks and tree planting projects. It provides high level details on the scope and timeline of many of these 2013 downtown public works projects.
A case study on Non-govt. High School, DhakaZia Islam
This document summarizes a case study on a non-government high school in Dhaka City. It outlines the school's profile, objectives of the study, research methodology, vision, constraints faced by the school, factors behind its success, and recommendations. The study examined the school's infrastructure, student-teacher relations, teaching methods, exam results, and facilities provided through document review, interviews, and observations. It found that dedicated teachers, community involvement, and extracurricular activities contributed to the school's success, but it faced challenges like a high student-teacher ratio and lack of resources. The case study provided recommendations such as reducing class sizes and increasing teacher training.
The document proposes a Cultural Retreat Center in Qatar that promotes environmentally sustainable tourism through alternative medicine. It would combine different cultural practices like Chinese, Indian, and local Gulf traditions in one location. The goals are to validate alternative medicine, enhance the use of natural resources, and create an educational and social space. The center would include areas for retreat, education, research, and practicing different forms of alternative medicine. It would be located near Al Wakrah between future economic and port zones to take advantage of the coastal climate and context.
Little Hunting Creek Sewer Replacement Community Meeting: 12-11-2017Fairfax County
The document discusses plans to replace an existing sanitary sewer line crossing Little Hunting Creek in Virginia. It describes alternatives considered, including open cut replacement, which was selected for design. Key aspects of the design include surveys, permitting requirements from various agencies, and construction plans to install the new line using a cofferdam while minimizing environmental and community impacts. Construction is scheduled to take place from July to November 2019 following design and permitting from 2017 to early 2019.
The document discusses the environmental impacts of buildings in the United States and provides an overview of the LEED certification process. It then presents a case study of a LEED Gold-certified corporate headquarters building project. The key sustainable design and construction features that were implemented to achieve LEED certification included stormwater management features, water efficiency measures, high-performance building envelope, daylighting, and use of regional and recycled materials.
Langley School Pump Station Community Meeting October 22, 2020Fairfax County
This document summarizes a community meeting about a wastewater infrastructure project in Fairfax County, VA. The project involves replacing an aging pump station and force main from 1966, as well as repairing or replacing sections of gravity sewer. The preliminary plan is to rebuild the pump station on the same site, relocate the force main to the road right-of-way, and replace gravity sewer sections in the same locations. Community input will be solicited on options for abandoning the old force main. The project is estimated to cost $3.4 million and is scheduled to begin construction phases in 2021, with completion targeted for 2022.
leed, rating system, green designs, sustainability, green concept, different rating systems of leed, manitoba hydro place, leadership in energy and environmental design, comparison between leed and other rating system , leed india
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
Snakeden Branch at Lake Audubon January 2021Fairfax County
The project stabilized approximately 760 feet of eroding stream utilizing Natural Channel Design methods and protected multiple exposed utilities. This is the first Fairfax County project to make use of pre-cast concrete blocks for imbricated structures.
Robert Hughes and Michael Hewitt, EPCAMR, “3D Modeling of Eastern Pennsylvani...Michael Hewitt, GISP
The complex geologic setting and historical mining of the anthracite mines creates a challenge to calculate the volume of water stored within the underground mines. EPCAMR’s recent mapping effort has reasonably found that almost 9 billion gallons of mine water resides in storage in 10 mines in the Southern Field and approximately 435 billion gallons in all the Northern Field. This associated report attempts to build on previous investigations to locate and quantify large volumes of water existing in underground mine voids, known as Mine Pools, in the Southern and Northern Anthracite Coal Fields of Eastern Pennsylvania. The goal of this project was to produce 3D Modeling of Eastern Pennsylvania Anthracite Mine Pools in Earthvision to Improve Water Quality Restoration and AMD Treatment via Consumptive Use Mitigation Projects in the Susquehanna River Basin. When pairing treatment with the ability to control the amount of water coming out of the mines, large flushes of stormwater that would normally escape untreated could be retained, later treated and released in times of low water or drought conditions.
Lakevale Sewer Improvements Community MeetingFairfax County
The document summarizes sewer improvement plans for Lakevale, VA following a sewer backup event. Short term plans include installing backflow devices on homes impacted by the backup and maintenance before storms. Mid term plans involve temporary pump station modifications. Long term plans include hydraulic modeling of system alternatives, preliminary engineering and design reports, and construction which may include upsizing pipes and storage. Community input will be gathered during planning, design, and construction through public meetings and an online project website.
Restore ~4,000 feet by returning the form and function of the channel to dynamic equilibrium and improve the ecological processes of the riparian corridor.
Springfield Estates Pump Station Gravity Sewer Replacement - Community MeetingFairfax County
Design Phase includes:
Finalize sewer alignment
Manhole locations and material selection
Construction phasing plan
Final restoration for former pump station site/access
Existing utility coordination
Easement acquisition (if applicable)
By-pass water & sewer locations
Temporary service outage plan – water/sewer/gas
Traffic control plans
Phasing
Detour and closure plan
This project included rehabilitation of four sanitary sewer metering vaults. These meter vaults included Dukes Car Wash, Lower Holmes Run, Tod Street, and Scotts Run. The Dukes Car Wash and Lower Holmes Run Meters are in the City of Alexandria, the Tod Street Meter is in Falls Church in the Providence District, and the Scotts Run Meter is in the Scotts Run Nature Preserve in the Dranesville District. Work included removal of existing control panels, conduits and metering equipment, rehabilitation of the interior of the vaults with a cementitious coating and epoxy liner system, installation of new control panels and conduit, and reinstallation of flow metering devices. This project was substantially complete on August 30, 2021.
As the flagship project for the next downtown Boston neighborhood slated for growth, Atlantic Wharf will be the city of Boston’s first LEED Gold mixed-use development. CBT Architects presents a case study on this new one million square foot project that includes approximately 65 residential units, ground-level retail and public spaces, six stories of below-grade parking, and 31 floors of office space that will bring urban activity directly to the Fort Point Channel water’s edge.
The new sustainable development is at the base of a series of restored and renovated historic structures that preserve the texture and streetscape of this site, integrated with a modern highrise glass tower. By preserving the south and east façades of the historic warehouses, using a very energy-efficient curtainwall, and employing green roof technologies, Atlantic Wharf will be the a centerpiece of Boston's green development.
ASCE-OC Sustainability Tour presentation on June 26, 2015, by Dave Webb, P.E., Director of Public Works for the City of Newport Beach on this LEED Gold certified project.
Little Hunting Creek Pump Station RehabilitationFairfax County
This project included rehabilitation of the 21 MGD Little Hunting Creek Pump Station (LHCPS). Located at 8600 Stockton Parkway, Alexandria, Virginia, this pump station is the third largest pump station in the Fairfax County System. LHCPS is constructed on a 10-acre parcel that was previously utilized as the Little Hunting Creek Sewer Treatment Plant 44B. LHCPS was constructed and placed into service in 1983. Flow from LHCPS is pumped through a 30-inch force main across Little Hunting Creek to a receiving structure approximately 4,500 feet away on Surrey Court. This project was substantially complete on June 25, 2021.
Loren Abraham is an architect and adjunct professor specializing in sustainable design. Over his career, he has designed several notable green buildings using strategies like green roofs, daylighting, and displacement ventilation. He has also conducted research on life cycle cost analysis and productivity impacts of sustainable design features. Abraham aims to teach sustainable design principles through his work and role as an educator.
Huntington Levee Community Meeting: Oct. 26. 2016Fairfax County
The document outlines plans for the Huntington Levee Project which aims to protect homes from flooding through the construction of an earthen levee and pump station, and discusses the project background, design features, construction process, community amenities, flood modeling results, permitting, schedule, environmental considerations, and community outreach efforts. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2017 and be completed by spring 2019. The project team is committed to ongoing communication and addressing community concerns throughout construction.
This document summarizes the Capital Improvement Plan projects for downtown State College in 2013. It outlines several sidewalk, street, and transportation projects including ADA compliant ramp installations, street resurfacing, and traffic signal retiming. Parking facility projects such as lighting upgrades, meter conversion to pay kiosks, and sealant work are also mentioned. The document briefly describes stormwater and sanitary sewer maintenance work, as well as parks and tree planting projects. It provides high level details on the scope and timeline of many of these 2013 downtown public works projects.
A case study on Non-govt. High School, DhakaZia Islam
This document summarizes a case study on a non-government high school in Dhaka City. It outlines the school's profile, objectives of the study, research methodology, vision, constraints faced by the school, factors behind its success, and recommendations. The study examined the school's infrastructure, student-teacher relations, teaching methods, exam results, and facilities provided through document review, interviews, and observations. It found that dedicated teachers, community involvement, and extracurricular activities contributed to the school's success, but it faced challenges like a high student-teacher ratio and lack of resources. The case study provided recommendations such as reducing class sizes and increasing teacher training.
The document proposes a Cultural Retreat Center in Qatar that promotes environmentally sustainable tourism through alternative medicine. It would combine different cultural practices like Chinese, Indian, and local Gulf traditions in one location. The goals are to validate alternative medicine, enhance the use of natural resources, and create an educational and social space. The center would include areas for retreat, education, research, and practicing different forms of alternative medicine. It would be located near Al Wakrah between future economic and port zones to take advantage of the coastal climate and context.
The design concept for St Michaels School includes an extended stoep or covered outdoor area, a courtyard and stoep for outdoor learning and gathering, and a pergola for shade and outdoor instructional space.
Special thanks to all the S.I.T. members that attended our last meeting. If you missed the meeting, please feel free to view the concept and comment here.
Thomas Bache-Wiig's portfolio includes projects such as:
- City Mall in Honduras, a 900,000 square foot shopping center with a food court and movie theater.
- Conceptual plans to expand Hyde Park Village in Tampa with additional retail, offices, and residences.
- Design work on Current at Lee Vista, a 740,000 square foot open air shopping center in Orlando.
- Mixed-use projects near the Orange County Convention Center including retail, offices, and apartments.
- A 500,000 square foot luxury golf resort in Pakistan with a spa, pools, and restaurants.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Here is a sampling of architectural works from my portfolio. These projects were designed when I was a student at the Universities of Colorado and Minnesota. Take a look and enjoy.
The document discusses the infrastructure requirements for Pinegrove School located in Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh. It is a fully residential CBSE-affiliated school with 850 boarders aged between 6-18 years old. The school was established in 1991 and is situated on a 15-acre campus containing classrooms, dormitories, an auditorium, and play areas. Class sizes average 25-30 students with a teacher to student ratio of 1:12. Classrooms are equipped with computers and televisions to aid teaching.
This document provides an introduction to landscape architecture drawings. It discusses how drawings are used to easily communicate and understand landscape designs. Some famous historical landscape designs are mentioned, such as the Taj Mahal and Egyptian pyramids. Important landscape architects like Roberto Burle Marx, Gertrude Jekyll, and Frederick Law Olmsted are noted. The aims of landscape architecture drawings are outlined as helping to visualize the end result and make the construction process more efficient. The document concludes by listing different types of landscape design drawings and references.
What is landscape? What is landscape architecture? What is landscape design? ...ktball
This document defines key landscape-related terms and concepts. It explains that landscape includes both natural and human elements that shape the land. Landscape architecture involves designing outdoor public spaces to achieve environmental, social, and aesthetic goals. Landscape design is an artistic process that arranges natural and constructed elements on the land according to principles like unity, color, texture and scale. The landscape design process involves research, analysis of the site conditions, determining client needs, creating conceptual plans, and considering long-term maintenance.
This document discusses a green building project called Ashby Lofts developed by Affordable Housing Associates (AHA) in Berkeley, California. AHA's mission is to develop affordable housing using green building principles to further their goals of long-term affordability, high-quality design and resource efficiency. The Ashby Lofts project redeveloped a brownfield site near transit into a mixed-use, high density development with 54 apartments and retail space. Energy and water efficiency strategies were implemented, including solar panels, energy efficient appliances and fixtures, and low-flow toilets. Materials with low VOCs and recycled content were also used.
Phoenix Hope VI And Green Building PresentationICF_HCD
The document discusses the Matthew Henson HOPE VI redevelopment project. It provides details about the project such as it began in 2001 with a $35 million federal grant. Over 463 new on-site units and 148 off-site units were constructed for a total of 611 new housing units. The project aimed to be sustainable and discusses categories like sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. It provides examples of sustainability measures used in each category.
The document summarizes a technical report for a proposed performing arts center at Hawaii Pacific University. It details the goals of achieving LEED Silver certification while incorporating Hawaiian values. A two-floor rectangular design was chosen, with a theater, cafe, classrooms, and offices. Energy modeling software was used to evaluate design options and reduce energy usage by 55.8% and water usage by 667,577 liters per year through features like a green roof, skylights, and low-flow fixtures. The center aims to utilize local and renewable resources in a sustainable way.
Changes Schools Can Make to Reduce their Energy Consumption and Save MoneyUniversity of Minnesota
The document discusses various ways that schools can reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs through operational changes, equipment upgrades, and energy efficiency programs. It identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through low-cost changes like lighting upgrades, improved maintenance, building automation systems, and student involvement. Specific strategies are presented for building operations, lighting, mechanical systems, and partnering with organizations to track impacts over time and cut energy use and costs.
Changes Schools Can Make to Reduce their Energy Consumption and Save Moneyguest65f5968
The document discusses various ways that schools can reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs through operational and equipment changes. It identifies opportunities to improve efficiency through low-cost changes like lighting upgrades, improved maintenance, and behavioral modifications. Specific strategies are outlined, such as installing occupancy sensors, upgrading older equipment, improving building controls, and establishing energy policies. Schools that implement efficiency measures can reduce energy costs by 5-20% according to the document.
This document describes a proposed green apartment building in Marseille, France. It is a 5-story building containing 18 apartments across 22,000 square feet. It incorporates various green features like individual greenhouses, a green roof, solar panels, and rainwater retention systems. Energy modeling estimates the building will use 32,000 BTU per square foot per year but solar panels can produce around 6,000 BTU per square foot annually, resulting in an energy use intensity similar to a Passivhaus. The building is also expected to achieve LEED Gold certification and save approximately $4,690 per year in energy costs.
Building as a Teaching Tool: School of Communication and Media at Montclair S...Frank Cunha
The School of Communication and Media building at Montclair State University has achieved LEED certification. It has earned credits for being located near public transportation and services, using water-efficient landscaping and fixtures, recycling collection, prohibiting smoking, controlling indoor pollutants, providing lighting and thermal comfort controls, and implementing a green cleaning program. The building employs strategies like native plantings, low-flow fixtures, occupancy sensors, and certified cleaning products to meet the various LEED requirements.
This document summarizes the design of the rooftop park and water management system for the Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco. The rooftop park aims to be a fully inhabitable public space with open lawns, botanical planting, seating areas, children's play areas, and more. The water system was designed to reduce potable water usage by over 60% through graywater reuse, stormwater capture and detention, and water-efficient irrigation and fixtures. The system sets a new precedent for commercial building water reuse and has implications for reducing infrastructure costs and increasing sustainability in Silicon Valley.
LEED & GRIHA WATER EVALUATION SYSTEM.pdfHelloYou12
The document discusses green building rating systems and water management evaluation systems. It provides information on various rating systems used globally like LEED, BREEAM, GRIHA etc. It describes the key components and credits under LEED rating system related to sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation. It also provides details on GRIHA rating system criteria related to water management like reducing water demand through efficient fixtures, landscape water management, water quality compliance, rainwater harvesting and reuse.
This document summarizes initiatives and future needs related to environmental sustainability at various North Carolina military and government facilities. It discusses current and proposed programs involving solar energy, water conservation, waste reduction, recycling, and stormwater management at Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, MCAS Cherry Point, and GSA facilities. Common initiatives include installing water-efficient fixtures, conducting electronics and material recycling drives, using reclaimed water, and implementing low-impact development practices. Future needs focus on expanding recycling programs, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and reducing waste.
Challenges implementing Green Initiatives in Tall BuildingsTejwant Navalkar
We take a look at challenges in implementing Renewable Energy to meet Green Building Requirements in Tall buildings. This paper also suggests possible solutions to meet these challenges through a case study and makes a case to review the existing Green Building guidelines with respect to Renewable Energy to make to effective and socially relevant.
The document provides information about energy conservation measures implemented as part of the renovation and expansion of the Harvard Art Museums located at 32 Quincy Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Some key energy efficiency strategies included demand control ventilation, building energy recovery, free cooling, mechanical shading, occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting controls, and a 20% reduction in lighting power density from code baseline. The project also implemented a building energy management system to optimize system performance.
How Local Authorities can meet Net-Zero Carbon targets by 2030: Niall Gibson ...IES VE
Niall Gibson, Business Development Manager and Colin Rees, Divisional Head of Consultancy, present on modelling for net-zero and IES Consulting experience.
The document summarizes the design of a net-zero energy building in Isla Gonzalo, Chile as part of a student competition. Some key points:
- The building achieved a LEED Platinum rating and net-zero energy use through efficient design, renewable energy systems, and water conservation measures.
- A life-cycle cost analysis found the project had an internal rate of return of 6.36%, above the required rate of return of 4%, and the payback period for the solar array was 8.6 years.
- Rainwater and greywater harvesting reduced total water consumption by 90.58%. Daylighting achieved acceptable levels for 78-80% of occupied areas, earning 1 LEED
Urban Planning Design Considerations for Better Water Quality, Bill Hunt NC S...Fu Michael Justin
This document discusses various studies and case studies related to the impacts of development on water quality. It summarizes that effective solutions require maintaining watershed hydrology through low impact development techniques like reducing impervious surfaces, incorporating bioretention areas, and maintaining wetlands and riparian buffers. A case study of the Carpenter Village development showed positive results from using clustered housing, narrow streets, integrated open space and bioretention to minimize impacts on water quality.
Energy Efficient Social Housing for One Manchestermark alegbe
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2. CHPS
American Canyon
High School Facts
• 2200 students, 260,000 s.f.,
$121 million
• First CHPS Verified Project,
earning 47 points.
• Earned $1,000,000 in extra
funding from OPSC Prop 1D
• Produces 55% of it’s electricity
• Uses 55% less potable water
3. CHPS
Presentation Outline
1. Project History and Process
Don Evans, NVUSD
2. Campus Design
Aaron Jobson, QKA
3. Break
4. Collaborative Design Process
Aaron Jobson, QKA
5. CHPS Verified Submittal
Melanie Jacobsen, AEC
6. OPSC Prop 1D Submittal
Aaron Jobson, QKA
7. Lessons Learned
Aaron Jobson, QKA
8. Questions
5. CHPS
NVUSD
• Serves most of Napa County
• 17,500 students
• 23 Elementary Schools
• 5 Middle Schools
• 5 High Schools
• Diverse student body
6. CHPS
The City of American
Canyon
• Incorporated in 1992
• Rapid population growth from
9,774 in 2000 to 15,276 in
2008.
• Suburban, bedroom community
at the southern end of Napa
County
• No Downtown, Civic Center or
other Civic face to the City
8. CHPS
ACHS Project
• Began in 2003 with purchase of
land.
• Long and complicated site acquisition
and permitting process including 320
acres for environmental mitigation
• Goal is to alleviate bussing of over
1,000 students from AC to Napa
every day and accommodate
growth.
• First new High School in District since
1970’s
9. CHPS
ACHS Programming
• 10 month interactive process with
the Community.
• Innovative Educational Program
focused on Small Learning
Communities and Career
Pathway Centers.
• Excellent community involvement.
• Joint use with the City of AC and
Napa Valley College
12. CHPS
Educational Program
• Small Learning Communities
• Career Pathway Centers
• Strong sense of Campus
Community
• Connections between uses
• Joint Use of Facilities
13. CHPS
Sustainable Design
• Energy Efficiency
• Stormwater Management and
Filtration
• Water Efficiency
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Keep it within the budget
20. CHPS SS1.3 - 1pt & SS1.4 - 1pt
Central Location
Joint Use
• 50% of students live within 4
miles
• Stops the bussing of 1200+
students to Napa
• Joint Use of Theater with City of
American Canyon
• Napa Valley College
Classrooms incorporated into
the Campus to create Middle
College Program
21. CHPS SS1.6 - 1pt
Reduced Building
Footprint HA
E L E V.
LOBBY
SHAFT
• All major buildings are 2 stories HALL
or more
• Most functions aggregated into
6 main buildings
• Floor Area Ratio of 1.8
• Per square foot construction cost
was less than comparable single
story high school construction
22. CHPS SS2.2 - 1pt
Bicycle Use
• 250 bicycle racks provided
• Bike Racks are distributed
around the campus
• Sidewalks extended to connect
with adjacent developments and
bike path along American
Canyon Creek
23. CHPS SS3.2 - 1pt
Storm-water Treatment
and Management
• Bio-Swale to filter storm-water
naturally as it moves through the
site
• Retention basins to slow storm-
water flow into American
Canyon Creek
• Construction Stormwater
management practices to
prevent water pollution. Storm-
water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)
24. CHPS SS4.2 - 1pt & SS5.1 - 1pt
Cool Roofs & Reduced
Light Pollution
• Roof materials which reflect,
rather than absorb, sunlight.
• Reduces Urban Heat Island
affect and reduces the heat gain
for the building.
• Typically light colored versions
of standard roof materials.
• Light fixtures with cut-off optics
focus light onto ground and
minimize light transmitted to the
neighborhood and atmosphere
25. CHPS SS6.1 - 1pt
Schools as a
Learning Tool
• Touchscreen Kiosk and Website
displays information about the
High Performance Features
• Students, teachers and
community can learn about the
features and how to take
advantage of them.
• Real-time information about
energy use and production.
26. CHPS WE 1.1 - 2pt
Reduced Water Use -
Landscaping
• City supplied non-potable water
used for all irrigation. No
potable water use.
• Native and drought tolerant
plants used throughout campus.
• Synthetic turf field at stadium
reduces water use.
• All irrigation systems are
automatically controlled.
27. CHPS WE 2.1 - 1pt
Reduced Water Use -
Toilets and Urinals
• Waterless Urinals
• Already used by NVUSD in all
restrooms for 3 years with
positive results.
• Dual Flush toilets.
• 52% less water use than industry
standard.
28. CHPS WE 2.2 - 2pt
Reduced Water Use -
Indoor
• Sink Faucets operated by self-
charging sensors.
• Low-flow shower heads.
• 58% Less water use than
industry standard.
29. CHPS EE 1.1 &1.2 - 12pts
Energy Efficiency -
Building Envelope
• High insulation values
• R-26 at most exterior walls.
• R-38 at most roofs
• High Performance insulated
glass with low-e coatings
• Thermally broken aluminum
frames.
30. CHPS EE 1.1 &1.2 - 12pts
Energy Efficiency -
Lighting
• Classrooms have fluorescent
direct-indirect suspended
fixtures.
• Efficiently provides excellent
general illumination.
• Lighting power use is 30% lower
than Title 24 baseline.
• Daylighting controls and
occupancy sensors throughout
31. CHPS EE 1.1 &1.2 - 12pts
Energy Efficiency -
Mechanical System
• Ground Source Heat Pump
Mechanical System.
• Uses the constant 60 degree
temperature of the ground to
provide heat and cooling.
• Individual heat-pump units in
classrooms.
• 300 wells, each 300 feet deep
are tied together into a closed
loop system.
32. CHPS EE 2.1 - 3pts
Renewable Energy
• 400 kw roof mounted PV
system.
• PV Glass at major entries
provides a visible face to the PV
system and provides shading.
• 600kw ground mounted system
at north west edge of the
campus.
• 55% Grid Neutral. (Based on
Title 24 estimate)
33. CHPS EE 3.1 & EE 3.2 - 1pt
Commissioning
• Enhanced Commissioning
provided.
• The bridge from the design
through construction to operations.
• Critical to the successful
implementation and use of the
building systems as designed.
• Pays for itself many times in
wasted energy, conflict and other
problems.
34. CHPS ME 2.1 - 1pt
Construction Waste
Management
• 75% of Construction Waste to
be recycled.
• Contractor generates
Construction Waste
Management Plan and tracks
amount of materials sent to
landfill and recycled.
• Materials are sorted and
organized onsite.
35. CHPS ME 4.1 - 1pt
Recycled Content
• Prescriptive Method:
• Landscape Mulch: 100%
• Standing Seam Metal Roof: 50%
• Wheel Stops: 100%
• Carpet: 30%
• Prescriptive method chosen to
prevent the requirement for the
contractor to track the value of all
recycled materials.
• Recycled content considered and
specified in many other materials.
37. CHPS ME 4.2 - 1pt
Rapidly Renewable
Materials
• Linoleum specified for resilient
flooring in classrooms, hallways,
lobbies, etc.
• Cork-faced tackboard used
instead of vinyl faced tackwall.
38. CHPS EQ 1.1 - 1pt
Daylighting
• 37% of classrooms meet CHPS
Daylighting criteria.
• All Classrooms designed to
provide balanced daylight and
minimize the use of lights.
• Gymnasium and Multi-use
spaces will operate without
lights.
• Daylight controls in all rooms.
39. CHPS EQ 1.1 - 1pt
Daylighting
• Translucent Daylighting Glazing
used in Classroom Transom
windows and at Gymnasium
windows.
• Solatube and translucent
skylights used to provide
balanced daylighting.
• BIM based dayighting modeling
integrated into the design
process.
40. CHPS EQ 1.2 - 1pt & EQ 1.3 - 1pt
Classroom Lighting &
View Windows
• Direct-Indirect Fluorescent
lighting with separate fixture for
the teaching wall.
• Switching for AV mode per
CHPS.
• 100% of Classroom, Admin and
Library areas have View
Windows.
• Daylighting controls
42. CHPS EQ 2.3 - 1pt & EQ2.5 - 1pt
Pollutant Source
Control and Filtration
• Contracted Removable mats at
main entries
• Integrated carpet walk-off areas
at exterior classroom entries.
• MERV 11 Filters Specified on all
equipment.
43. CHPS EQ 3.1 - 3pts
Improved Acoustics
• Background noise at 35 dBa,
Reverberation time of 0.6s.
• Acoustic Tile Ceilings and Carpet
• STC 45-60 rated walls
• Ground Source Heat Pump
mechanical units are much quieter
than typical package units.
• Acoustically lined ducts and sound
traps used where required.
44. CHPS EQ 4.1 - 2pts
Controllability of
Systems
• Each Classroom is served by a
separate heat-pump unit.
• HVAC for each classroom is
independently controlled.
• Operable windows in each
classroom provide for natural
ventilation.
47. CHPS
Submittal Process
• Complete CHPS Verified Design Submittal
• CHPS will submit documentation to DSA High Performance Incentive
Review
• DSA checks documentation and issues letter stating number of credits
• DSA HPI review letter submitted to OPSC with application
48. CHPS
Funding Limitations
• Funds allocated as a percentage increase to OPSC per pupil base grant.
• No funding if District does not have OPSC eligibility
• Modernization base grants are much smaller than new construction.
Therefore funds allocated for Modernization projects will usually cover
Commissioning and submittal costs.
• Results in funding amounts that are significant, but not huge. ACHS
received ~$1,000,000 which is 0.8% of the construction cost.
50. CHPS
Integrated Design
Team
• Bring all stakeholders and
contributors together to set
project goals at the beginning.
• Encourage collaboration
throughout the design process.
• Use each team member’s
expertise to make key decisions
early in the design process
• Evaluate design progress
against original goals.
51. CHPS
Lease-Leaseback
Project Delivery
• Allows collaboration with
Contractor and key sub-
contractors throughout the
design process.
• Allows selection of good,
qualified Contractor and sub-
contractors who are familiar
with High Performance Schools.
• Greater ability to partner with
manufacturers to integrate new
technology.
52. CHPS
Building Information
Modeling
• Dynamic 3D model of the
building that generates 2D
documentation.
• Also allows 3D coordination
between engineers, architect,
contractor, sub-contractors and
suppliers.
• Supports and empowers
Integrated Design and
Construction teams.
53. CHPS
Better Design
Communication
• 3D renderings and animations
are more effective tools for
communication of design to
community, client, and design
team
• Can easily show and evaluate
changes and options in 3D
• 3D images generated from the
working model, no duplication
of work
54. CHPS
BIM Supports
Collaboration
• Allows Architects to view
consultants work in our 3D
models.
• Easily communicate conflicts and
potential solutions.
• Quickly evaluate alternate
design solutions to a problem.
55. CHPS
Design in 3D
• Better understanding of building
by the whole design team.
• Better coordination of details
and actual building conditions.
• Easier to assess impacts of
design decisions.
• More engaging and educational
for younger staff members.
56. CHPS
Use BIM for Analysis
• Use the BIM model for dynamic
analysis of many factors
throughout the design process
• At ACHS:
• Site Analysis
• Sun Shading
• Daylighting
• Other analysis options:
• Thermal Performance
• Ventilation (CFD)
• Acoustics
57. CHPS
Site Analysis
• Used BIM model in Google
Earth to analyze and check sight
lines and views.
• 3D model and 2D site plan
imported into Google Earth and
meshed with topography.
• Model and site plan information
can be shared with other
Google Earth users.
58. CHPS
Solar Shading
• Used Ecotect’s Solar Tool to
analyze potential shading
strategies for a typical window
• Real-time feedback is provided
for shading designs for a point
in time and over the year.
• Allows for easy comparison of
shading options and their
benefits.
59. CHPS
Daylighting
• Used Ecotect to analyze
classrooms for a variety of
daylighting criteria.
• Provides daylighting and
shading analysis in a
graphically rich 3D environment.
• Can be easily configured to
analyze classrooms according to
the CHPS Daylighting criteria.
61. CHPS
Integrated Design
and Collaboration
• The more the better.
• Close collaboration with
engineers beginning early in the
design process.
• Close collaboration with the
Owner.
• Lease-Leaseback allows
collaboration with Contractor
and sub-contractors.
62. CHPS
Natural Ventilation
• Great potential for energy
savings.
• Improves indoor air quality.
• Possible in many California
climates for much of the year.
• Requires a shift in thinking for
engineers, architects, owners
and especially users.
• Design Mechanical systems as a
back-up only
63. CHPS
Plug Load
Management
• As other electric loads such as
lighting and HVAC decrease,
Plug Loads are a larger
percentage of electricity use.
• Has the potential for significant
energy savings.
• Possible integration with EMS
systems and occupancy sensors.
• Requires close participation of
Owner and Teachers.
64. CHPS
More BIM
• Get engineers working in BIM
on all projects.
• Use BIM model throughout
construction.
• Integrate and require 3D shop
drawings.
• Create BIM as-built for use as a
Facilities Management
throughout the life of the
building.
65. CHPS
Making the Case
• Be honest, straight forward and
pragmatic.
• Listen
• Present people the facts, let them
make the decisions, respect their
opinions.
• Engage industry experts to help
you where appropriate.
• Don’t give up
66. CHPS
Campaign for Green
• Make Sustainable Design and
CHPS part of your basic design
process on every project.
• Make the case at all levels:
Public, Board, Administration,
Maintenance, Staff, Students
• Make the business case.
• Don’t forget: It’s the right thing to
do.
67. CHPS
Thanks to QKA Team: Anna Wells,Barry Power, Bryan Chubb, Cam Hawing, Chris Scofield, Dan Malone, Jeff
Howe, Jon Stong, Lyanne Schuster, Maria Thomas, and Shama Odenburg.
Consultant Team: ZFA Structural Engineers, Costa Engineers, O’Mahony & Meyer, The Shalleck Collaborative,
Chaudhary Associates, Gretchen Stranzl McCann Landscape Architect, Monk and Associates, Kleinfelder, Green
Building Studio, Architectural Energy Corporation, Counselman Hunsaker, Ballinger Kitchen Design, Lohden Steele,
Excelize, Inc.
Questions Thanks!