This presentation reviews the most significant accomplishments and contributions of Architect, Industrial Designer, Researcher and Educator, Loren Abraham in the fields of Architecture, Product Design and Innovation, including Software and publications. It also reviews several major research and development initiatives including a Biomimetic Concept for Retractable Stadium Roof and the Ark-Angel, a self-stustaining emergency response catamaran for coastal areas.
Association of Licensed Architects 2014 Design AwardsToni Antonetti
A boldly-designed California school, a creative celebration of concrete for a company headquarters, a Chicago distillery, a far-from-expected design for a financial services firm, a dramatically cantilevered commuter transit station and a Pilsen textile center took top honors at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) 16th Annual Design Awards, which recognized projects in 11 states for design and construction achievement.
A total of 36 presidential, gold, silver, and merit awards were presented in categories that included: commercial, institutional, residential, renovation, religious, interior and unbuilt.
The document discusses green building and sustainability. It notes that the speaker has several accreditations related to green building and sustainable practices. It also lists memberships in organizations like USGBC and Architecture 2030. The document emphasizes that an integrated design process is important for green building projects, bringing together stakeholders from various disciplines. Finally, it outlines upcoming regulations and initiatives in California relating to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
2015 Association of Licensed Architects Design AwardsToni Antonetti
Fire stations in Dallas and Iowa, a renovated cultural center, an Iowa sports complex, a Sarasota, Florida residence and the School of the Art Institute in Chicago took top honors at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) 17th Annual Design Awards, which recognized projects in 13 states for design and construction achievement.
A total of 30 Presidential, Gold, Silver, and Merit awards were presented in commercial, institutional, residential, renovation, religious, interior and unbuilt categories.
The document provides an agenda for the launch of the 8th edition of CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design. It is divided into three sessions over 90 minutes covering various chapters of the guide. The guide is the premier UK technical reference for designers of heating, ventilating and air conditioning services, enabling engineers to design comfortable, sustainable and energy efficient buildings. It has been comprehensively updated from the previous edition with changes to format and many chapters. The launch will include welcome remarks and concluding address and a drinks reception.
This document summarizes the 2011 Annual Awards Banquet of the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE. It lists several engineering projects that received Excellence in Engineering Awards, including the Grundy County 911 Facility in Morris, IL, several Walgreens stores, and academic buildings. It also thanks the judges who evaluated the award submissions.
This document provides an overview of BNIM's approach to regenerative design and projects. It discusses how BNIM works to create conditions conducive to life through regenerative design principles. It highlights several of BNIM's pioneering projects in green building certification and net zero energy/water including the Omega Center for Sustainable Living, the first to achieve both LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge certification. It also summarizes BNIM's people-focused approach to design called HP.id and discusses prototypes for the future like the Building Positive project in Kansas City, which aims to meet the most stringent sustainability standards at multiple scales from building to community.
Association of Licensed Architects 2014 Design AwardsToni Antonetti
A boldly-designed California school, a creative celebration of concrete for a company headquarters, a Chicago distillery, a far-from-expected design for a financial services firm, a dramatically cantilevered commuter transit station and a Pilsen textile center took top honors at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) 16th Annual Design Awards, which recognized projects in 11 states for design and construction achievement.
A total of 36 presidential, gold, silver, and merit awards were presented in categories that included: commercial, institutional, residential, renovation, religious, interior and unbuilt.
The document discusses green building and sustainability. It notes that the speaker has several accreditations related to green building and sustainable practices. It also lists memberships in organizations like USGBC and Architecture 2030. The document emphasizes that an integrated design process is important for green building projects, bringing together stakeholders from various disciplines. Finally, it outlines upcoming regulations and initiatives in California relating to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
2015 Association of Licensed Architects Design AwardsToni Antonetti
Fire stations in Dallas and Iowa, a renovated cultural center, an Iowa sports complex, a Sarasota, Florida residence and the School of the Art Institute in Chicago took top honors at the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) 17th Annual Design Awards, which recognized projects in 13 states for design and construction achievement.
A total of 30 Presidential, Gold, Silver, and Merit awards were presented in commercial, institutional, residential, renovation, religious, interior and unbuilt categories.
The document provides an agenda for the launch of the 8th edition of CIBSE Guide A: Environmental Design. It is divided into three sessions over 90 minutes covering various chapters of the guide. The guide is the premier UK technical reference for designers of heating, ventilating and air conditioning services, enabling engineers to design comfortable, sustainable and energy efficient buildings. It has been comprehensively updated from the previous edition with changes to format and many chapters. The launch will include welcome remarks and concluding address and a drinks reception.
This document summarizes the 2011 Annual Awards Banquet of the Illinois Chapter of ASHRAE. It lists several engineering projects that received Excellence in Engineering Awards, including the Grundy County 911 Facility in Morris, IL, several Walgreens stores, and academic buildings. It also thanks the judges who evaluated the award submissions.
This document provides an overview of BNIM's approach to regenerative design and projects. It discusses how BNIM works to create conditions conducive to life through regenerative design principles. It highlights several of BNIM's pioneering projects in green building certification and net zero energy/water including the Omega Center for Sustainable Living, the first to achieve both LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge certification. It also summarizes BNIM's people-focused approach to design called HP.id and discusses prototypes for the future like the Building Positive project in Kansas City, which aims to meet the most stringent sustainability standards at multiple scales from building to community.
Building Architects
Pelli Associates, Design Architect
Architectural Alliance, Architect of Record
Green Roof Architect
Abraham + Associates Architects
Loren Abraham AIA, LEED AP, Lead Architect
Landscape Architects
Kestrel Design Group, Inc.
L. Peter MacDonagh, R.L.A., Lead Landscape Architect
Nathalie Hallyn, Project Manager
Roofing Consultant
Ambe Ltd.
Rick Grobovsky, Roofing Consultant
Construction Manager
Mortenson Construction
Roofing Contractor
Rosenquist Constrution
Irrigation Contractor
Green Acres
John Fiegle, Project Manager
Planting Contractor
Aloha Landscaping
John Darsow, Project Manager
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.
St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Intrpretive Center and Garden ClassroomLoren Abraham
This presentation provides details of the design and construction of the St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Interpretive Center and Garden Classroom completed in 2010. This green roof was part of a 58,000 sf firestation and fire department headquarters building for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The green roof was designed by Abraham + Associates Architecture and Planning, who was also the sustainable design and LEED consultant on the Fire Station Project. The building itself was designed by CDG, Inc. A Minneapolis Architectural Firm. The Construction Manager for the project was CPMI, Inc. and the project was certified LEED Silver, as requested by the City of St. Paul. The Project Manager for the city was David Nelson.
St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Plant PallettesLoren Abraham
This presentation provides details of the planting design and materials of the St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Interpretive Center and Garden Classroom completed in 2010. This green roof was a hybrid extensive/intensive Green Roof with over 100 native plant species in 11 plant pallettes. The green roof was designed by Abraham + Associates Architecture and Planning. The green roof contractor for the project was Tecta, Inc. Angie Durhman was the project manager for the installation
Daylighting Analysis of Electrochromic switchable glazing compared to convent...Loren Abraham
This presentation provides a high level summary of the Daylighting Analysis including Glare Evaluation and climate based metrics (Daylight Autonomy -DA - and Utilization of Daylight Index - UDI) of Electrochromic switchable glazing compared to conventional static glazing for the atrium roof in a ten story Office Building.in South Korea. These analysis were performed using a detailed model constructed in Rhino and using Diva, a plugin for Rhino developed by Christoff Reinhart, Alstan Jekubiac and Jeffrey Neimasz at the Harvard School of Architecture. The annual daylighting performance utilyzes the unique dynamic shading modeling capability in DIVA which works in conjunction with Radiance, a program developed by the Biulding Technology Group at LBNL and by Greg Ward. DIVA is marketed by Solemma (see www.diva4rhino.com). Electrochromic glazing modeled as per the manufacturer's specifications - Sage Electrochroimics, Inc.
Hennepin County Brookdale Regional Center - High Performance Building Case StudyLoren Abraham
This presentation details the sustainable strategies employed in the Remodeling and Addition for the Hennepin County Brookdale Regional Center, the first major building to be designed according to the Minnesota Sustainable Building Design Guide or B3 requirements.. This High Performance Building Case Study also summarizes the extensive daylighting analysis performed during the design of the project. The $20 Million Government Center houses a 60,000 SF public Library, Social Services Offices, Community Center, Courts facility, and state license service center. This project has won numersous awards and has been acclaimed as one of the best examples of daylighting in a public library in the US by library experts.
The document presents a proposed green roof building standard for the City of Toronto. It analyzes current Ontario building code requirements as they relate to green roofs, including structural load capacity, fire resistance, barrier-free access, and energy efficiency. It also outlines the key policy objectives of reducing urban heat island effect, improving stormwater management and air quality, and increasing building energy efficiency. The proposed standard aims to provide clarity for builders and designers on green roof requirements that meet the City's performance criteria while complying with building code regulations.
Green building codes, programs & rating systemslaneycollege
This document summarizes information on green building codes, programs, rating systems, and concepts in California. It discusses California's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and require zero net energy homes by 2020-2030. It also describes several green building rating systems, including LEED, Green Point Rated, One Planet Communities, and the 2030 Challenge. The document emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic, lifecycle approach to green building that considers impacts beyond code minimums, such as embodied energy, pollution, and effects on future generations.
This document discusses green roofs, which are engineered lightweight roofing systems that support plant life installed on top of structures. Green roofs provide benefits like reducing stormwater runoff, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and improving air quality. There are two main types - intensive green roofs which are like roof top gardens with thick growth media and vegetation but higher costs, and extensive green roofs which are thinner and lighter like sod roofs and have lower costs and maintenance needs. Installing a successful green roof requires a team approach involving various professionals.
The document provides information on how to save energy and money through various household actions like replacing incandescent bulbs with CFLs, reducing "energy vampires", adjusting thermostats and air conditioning usage, using cold water for laundry, and taking advantage of rebate programs. It lists specific ways to save on lighting, appliances, thermostats and more, and provides contact information for local organizations helping with energy efficiency and solar projects.
Green building aims to minimize waste, conserve resources, and improve indoor air quality through practices like waste management, energy efficiency, and using local, sustainable materials. It focuses on five objectives: waste management, conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and community connectivity. Green building has grown since the 1950s, as home sizes and waste generation have increased while natural resources and old growth forests have decreased. Building green can help address these issues through techniques like recycling construction waste, using renewable materials, and implementing water and energy efficiency strategies.
1. laney overview of green building revised 1-11-11laneycollege
This document provides an overview of sustainability and the built environment as it relates to green building. It discusses how green building aims to minimize environmental impacts through approaches like using less toxic and recycled materials, improving energy and water efficiency, and generating renewable energy. It outlines various green building rating systems and highlights specific practices like passive solar design, water conservation fixtures, insulation, renewable energy sources, and using low-VOC paints and finishes to improve indoor air quality. The goal is to reduce fossil fuel consumption, waste generation, and a building's overall environmental footprint.
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitceslaneycollege
This document discusses strategies for conserving water in homes and landscapes. It begins by outlining objectives around water efficiency and familiarizing with relevant rating systems. It then analyzes domestic water usage and identifies opportunities to distribute hot water efficiently through insulation, circulation pumps, and location of water heaters. High efficiency fixtures like toilets and showerheads are recommended. For landscaping, the document promotes efficient irrigation, drought tolerant plants, mulching, rainwater harvesting, and greywater systems. It concludes by reviewing points available in water efficiency categories of LEED and Green Point rating systems.
The document summarizes key topics related to building science including energy, water, indoor air quality, and materials. It discusses the physical forces at work in buildings, the importance of energy use and efficiency, how water affects buildings, strategies for healthy indoor air quality, and considerations for green building materials.
Development of Modular Green Roofs for High-density Urban CitiesFarrah85p
This document discusses the development of modular green roof systems for high-density urban cities. It presents research findings on three types of modular green roof systems: mat, tray, and sack systems. The research evaluated these systems' designs and characteristics. It also studied typical buildings and the urban environment in Hong Kong to identify key factors for planning and designing green roofs. The research aims to provide information to help design modular green roofs that are suitable for high-density urban environments by considering factors such as flexibility, weight constraints, and costs.
This document outlines an approach to purchasing foreclosed homes, completing full energy retrofits and renovations, and quickly reselling the homes for a profit. It begins by addressing common questions and doubts about investing significant funds into home renovations. It then details the "Wow!", "Done!", and "Energy!" packages that are completed on each home to add value and efficiency. Strategies are provided for choosing target neighborhoods, making offers, negotiating purchases, completing renovations efficiently, and marketing the homes through unique signage and sales approaches. The goal is to purchase, renovate, and resell homes within 120 days to quickly recoup investments and move on to additional properties.
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on biomass, green roofs, and greywater/heat recovery technologies. The agenda includes presentations on biomass by Brad Leonard for 35 minutes, green roofs by Bardi Vorster for 35 minutes, and greywater/heat recovery by Michael Tiffe for 35 minutes. Follow up workshops will provide more detailed "how to" information on home heating, home power, and biomass and conservation technologies.
Tax Incentives To Ease The Pain Presentation Full Versionccseerc
This document summarizes various tax incentives available in California to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. It discusses tax credits for purchasing hybrid vehicles, clean diesel vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and for making home energy improvements. It also covers tax credits for solar water heating and solar electric systems. The document provides details on eligibility and maximum credit amounts for each incentive.
1) The document discusses various tax incentives available in California for purchasing hybrid and electric vehicles, energy efficient home improvements, and solar energy systems.
2) It provides details on the tax credits available for hybrid vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and clean diesel vehicles through 2010.
3) The document also outlines energy efficiency tax credits for home improvements and rules for residential solar tax credits available through 2017.
Presentation given at the 2014 BuildingChicago - Greening the Heartland conference by Judi Cooper, Shanna Olson, Carey Nagle, and Scott Bowman. Using the Iowa Utility Board / Office of Consumer Advocate as a case study, the group demonstrates the power of the integrated design process as a tool to reach extremely high performance (and extremely low energy use) in buildings.
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2010Rob Barthelman
2010 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference, Designing the Best Environments for Humans by Rob Barthelman, V-Anne Chernock, and Hormoz Janssens
Building Architects
Pelli Associates, Design Architect
Architectural Alliance, Architect of Record
Green Roof Architect
Abraham + Associates Architects
Loren Abraham AIA, LEED AP, Lead Architect
Landscape Architects
Kestrel Design Group, Inc.
L. Peter MacDonagh, R.L.A., Lead Landscape Architect
Nathalie Hallyn, Project Manager
Roofing Consultant
Ambe Ltd.
Rick Grobovsky, Roofing Consultant
Construction Manager
Mortenson Construction
Roofing Contractor
Rosenquist Constrution
Irrigation Contractor
Green Acres
John Fiegle, Project Manager
Planting Contractor
Aloha Landscaping
John Darsow, Project Manager
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.
St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Intrpretive Center and Garden ClassroomLoren Abraham
This presentation provides details of the design and construction of the St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Interpretive Center and Garden Classroom completed in 2010. This green roof was part of a 58,000 sf firestation and fire department headquarters building for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The green roof was designed by Abraham + Associates Architecture and Planning, who was also the sustainable design and LEED consultant on the Fire Station Project. The building itself was designed by CDG, Inc. A Minneapolis Architectural Firm. The Construction Manager for the project was CPMI, Inc. and the project was certified LEED Silver, as requested by the City of St. Paul. The Project Manager for the city was David Nelson.
St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Plant PallettesLoren Abraham
This presentation provides details of the planting design and materials of the St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Interpretive Center and Garden Classroom completed in 2010. This green roof was a hybrid extensive/intensive Green Roof with over 100 native plant species in 11 plant pallettes. The green roof was designed by Abraham + Associates Architecture and Planning. The green roof contractor for the project was Tecta, Inc. Angie Durhman was the project manager for the installation
Daylighting Analysis of Electrochromic switchable glazing compared to convent...Loren Abraham
This presentation provides a high level summary of the Daylighting Analysis including Glare Evaluation and climate based metrics (Daylight Autonomy -DA - and Utilization of Daylight Index - UDI) of Electrochromic switchable glazing compared to conventional static glazing for the atrium roof in a ten story Office Building.in South Korea. These analysis were performed using a detailed model constructed in Rhino and using Diva, a plugin for Rhino developed by Christoff Reinhart, Alstan Jekubiac and Jeffrey Neimasz at the Harvard School of Architecture. The annual daylighting performance utilyzes the unique dynamic shading modeling capability in DIVA which works in conjunction with Radiance, a program developed by the Biulding Technology Group at LBNL and by Greg Ward. DIVA is marketed by Solemma (see www.diva4rhino.com). Electrochromic glazing modeled as per the manufacturer's specifications - Sage Electrochroimics, Inc.
Hennepin County Brookdale Regional Center - High Performance Building Case StudyLoren Abraham
This presentation details the sustainable strategies employed in the Remodeling and Addition for the Hennepin County Brookdale Regional Center, the first major building to be designed according to the Minnesota Sustainable Building Design Guide or B3 requirements.. This High Performance Building Case Study also summarizes the extensive daylighting analysis performed during the design of the project. The $20 Million Government Center houses a 60,000 SF public Library, Social Services Offices, Community Center, Courts facility, and state license service center. This project has won numersous awards and has been acclaimed as one of the best examples of daylighting in a public library in the US by library experts.
The document presents a proposed green roof building standard for the City of Toronto. It analyzes current Ontario building code requirements as they relate to green roofs, including structural load capacity, fire resistance, barrier-free access, and energy efficiency. It also outlines the key policy objectives of reducing urban heat island effect, improving stormwater management and air quality, and increasing building energy efficiency. The proposed standard aims to provide clarity for builders and designers on green roof requirements that meet the City's performance criteria while complying with building code regulations.
Green building codes, programs & rating systemslaneycollege
This document summarizes information on green building codes, programs, rating systems, and concepts in California. It discusses California's goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and require zero net energy homes by 2020-2030. It also describes several green building rating systems, including LEED, Green Point Rated, One Planet Communities, and the 2030 Challenge. The document emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic, lifecycle approach to green building that considers impacts beyond code minimums, such as embodied energy, pollution, and effects on future generations.
This document discusses green roofs, which are engineered lightweight roofing systems that support plant life installed on top of structures. Green roofs provide benefits like reducing stormwater runoff, mitigating the urban heat island effect, and improving air quality. There are two main types - intensive green roofs which are like roof top gardens with thick growth media and vegetation but higher costs, and extensive green roofs which are thinner and lighter like sod roofs and have lower costs and maintenance needs. Installing a successful green roof requires a team approach involving various professionals.
The document provides information on how to save energy and money through various household actions like replacing incandescent bulbs with CFLs, reducing "energy vampires", adjusting thermostats and air conditioning usage, using cold water for laundry, and taking advantage of rebate programs. It lists specific ways to save on lighting, appliances, thermostats and more, and provides contact information for local organizations helping with energy efficiency and solar projects.
Green building aims to minimize waste, conserve resources, and improve indoor air quality through practices like waste management, energy efficiency, and using local, sustainable materials. It focuses on five objectives: waste management, conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and community connectivity. Green building has grown since the 1950s, as home sizes and waste generation have increased while natural resources and old growth forests have decreased. Building green can help address these issues through techniques like recycling construction waste, using renewable materials, and implementing water and energy efficiency strategies.
1. laney overview of green building revised 1-11-11laneycollege
This document provides an overview of sustainability and the built environment as it relates to green building. It discusses how green building aims to minimize environmental impacts through approaches like using less toxic and recycled materials, improving energy and water efficiency, and generating renewable energy. It outlines various green building rating systems and highlights specific practices like passive solar design, water conservation fixtures, insulation, renewable energy sources, and using low-VOC paints and finishes to improve indoor air quality. The goal is to reduce fossil fuel consumption, waste generation, and a building's overall environmental footprint.
3. water conservation domestic & review landscaping pracitceslaneycollege
This document discusses strategies for conserving water in homes and landscapes. It begins by outlining objectives around water efficiency and familiarizing with relevant rating systems. It then analyzes domestic water usage and identifies opportunities to distribute hot water efficiently through insulation, circulation pumps, and location of water heaters. High efficiency fixtures like toilets and showerheads are recommended. For landscaping, the document promotes efficient irrigation, drought tolerant plants, mulching, rainwater harvesting, and greywater systems. It concludes by reviewing points available in water efficiency categories of LEED and Green Point rating systems.
The document summarizes key topics related to building science including energy, water, indoor air quality, and materials. It discusses the physical forces at work in buildings, the importance of energy use and efficiency, how water affects buildings, strategies for healthy indoor air quality, and considerations for green building materials.
Development of Modular Green Roofs for High-density Urban CitiesFarrah85p
This document discusses the development of modular green roof systems for high-density urban cities. It presents research findings on three types of modular green roof systems: mat, tray, and sack systems. The research evaluated these systems' designs and characteristics. It also studied typical buildings and the urban environment in Hong Kong to identify key factors for planning and designing green roofs. The research aims to provide information to help design modular green roofs that are suitable for high-density urban environments by considering factors such as flexibility, weight constraints, and costs.
This document outlines an approach to purchasing foreclosed homes, completing full energy retrofits and renovations, and quickly reselling the homes for a profit. It begins by addressing common questions and doubts about investing significant funds into home renovations. It then details the "Wow!", "Done!", and "Energy!" packages that are completed on each home to add value and efficiency. Strategies are provided for choosing target neighborhoods, making offers, negotiating purchases, completing renovations efficiently, and marketing the homes through unique signage and sales approaches. The goal is to purchase, renovate, and resell homes within 120 days to quickly recoup investments and move on to additional properties.
The document provides an agenda and overview for a workshop on biomass, green roofs, and greywater/heat recovery technologies. The agenda includes presentations on biomass by Brad Leonard for 35 minutes, green roofs by Bardi Vorster for 35 minutes, and greywater/heat recovery by Michael Tiffe for 35 minutes. Follow up workshops will provide more detailed "how to" information on home heating, home power, and biomass and conservation technologies.
Tax Incentives To Ease The Pain Presentation Full Versionccseerc
This document summarizes various tax incentives available in California to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy. It discusses tax credits for purchasing hybrid vehicles, clean diesel vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and for making home energy improvements. It also covers tax credits for solar water heating and solar electric systems. The document provides details on eligibility and maximum credit amounts for each incentive.
1) The document discusses various tax incentives available in California for purchasing hybrid and electric vehicles, energy efficient home improvements, and solar energy systems.
2) It provides details on the tax credits available for hybrid vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles, and clean diesel vehicles through 2010.
3) The document also outlines energy efficiency tax credits for home improvements and rules for residential solar tax credits available through 2017.
Presentation given at the 2014 BuildingChicago - Greening the Heartland conference by Judi Cooper, Shanna Olson, Carey Nagle, and Scott Bowman. Using the Iowa Utility Board / Office of Consumer Advocate as a case study, the group demonstrates the power of the integrated design process as a tool to reach extremely high performance (and extremely low energy use) in buildings.
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference 2010Rob Barthelman
2010 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference, Designing the Best Environments for Humans by Rob Barthelman, V-Anne Chernock, and Hormoz Janssens
The document discusses sustainability design trends in California community colleges and provides case studies of three college projects - College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus Main Building, City College of San Francisco's Joint-Use Facility, and De Anza College's Kirsch Center. It describes how each project incorporated sustainable design elements and achieved various LEED certifications. It also discusses how the Kirsch Center was designed to serve as an instructional tool to inspire student learning about environmental sustainability.
Redefining Sustainable Design: The New AIA COTE MeasuresEskew+Dumez+Ripple
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is the oldest U.S. program dedicated to sustainable design. In 1997, COTE introduced its annual Top Ten Awards, “the profession's best known recognition program for sustainable design excellence” (AIA), to celebrate exemplary projects and give the industry guidance on how to integrate green building principles. In 2015, to mark its 25th anniversary, COTE embarked on a landmark research initiative to study the first two decades of Top Ten, published in 2016 as Lessons from the Leading Edge. Part of the research was to revisit the program’s criteria of evaluation, known as the COTE Measures of Sustainable Design. The result of this effort was to overhaul the program with a completely new set of principles and metrics. The 2017 Top Ten Awards are the first year to use new criteria such as economic impact and more robust metrics for health and resilience. In this presentation, three members of the COTE Advisory Group presented the new criteria and engage the audience in a lively discussion about what defines sustainable design.
Z Smith, Lance Hosey of Harley Ellis Devereaux, and Angie Brooks of Brooks + Scarpa presented to a packed crowd at the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Questions about the presentation? Want to learn more? Reach out to us at communication@eskewdumezripple.com.
Presentation to Labs 21 about documenting LEED credits with BIM and how BIM should be an innovation in design credit for substational waste reduction when paired with direct digital fabrication.
Labs21 Conference: BIM for Sustainable LabsEric Peabody
This is a presentation that I delivered at the Labs21 Conference in Charleston, SC on October 4 2007. This is an older verson of the UC, CSU, CCC Sustainability Conference presentation but at the end it includes a nice demonstration of how BIM can be used to track LEED credits.
Deepak K. Srivastav has over 7 years of experience in green building rating assessment and sustainability consulting. He has extensive expertise in areas like energy simulation, daylighting analysis, LEED certification, material analysis, and net zero energy design. Some of the key projects he has worked on include the Candor International School in Bangalore, Chennai Metro, and Smart Value Homes by Tata Housing. He is proficient in several energy modeling software and tools. Deepak holds a diploma in automobile engineering and is pursuing AMIE in mechanical engineering.
The document discusses green building and LEED certification. It provides an overview of the environmental, social and economic benefits of building green such as saving money and resources, healthier buildings, and increased property values. It then describes what makes a building green, such as sustainable design and materials choices. It also summarizes the LEED green building rating system and provides statistics on LEED certified buildings in Western New York. The document notes that cost premiums for green buildings are typically around 2% and that green design is good for both business and communities.
Kaustav Gupta's portfolio document summarizes his professional experience and academic qualifications. It includes a profile, list of professional works as a design architect at Cannon Design International on various projects in India, and academic works. Some of the professional projects summarized include an IT office campus in Kolkata for Tata Consultancy Services, a cancer hospital addition for Tata Medical Center, a university campus for Amity University, and an office campus in Chennai for Cognizant. Diagrams and images are provided to summarize the designs and approaches for some of the projects.
Sustainable Practices Training for Green Advantage Environmental Certification
Pending OCILB Approval
Pending USGBC CE approval
Pending AIA CEUs approval
The document summarizes the design and construction of the Wilder Center building in St. Paul, Minnesota as a LEED Gold certified green building. Key points include:
- The Wilder Foundation wanted to build a sustainable building to showcase sustainable communities and built environments.
- The 100,000 square foot building cost $35.6 million and involved many partners to achieve LEED Gold certification.
- Energy efficiency strategies like underfloor air distribution and daylight harvesting helped reduce operating costs and qualify for LEED points.
- Employees are proud to work in the sustainable building and have changed behaviors like increased recycling and reduced waste.
Ralph Walker is an architect and LEED accredited professional with over 15 years of experience leading complex educational, commercial, and retail design projects. He has worked at several architecture firms, managing multidisciplinary teams from programming through construction. Some of his project experience includes Crown Heights Charter High School, St. Philip's Academy, Wilson + Dudley Elementary Schools, and Dwight Englewood School master plan. He also has experience in business development, speaking engagements, and board membership with educational organizations.
The document advertises the Conway School of Landscape Design's 10-month Master of Science in Ecological Design program. The program teaches whole systems design through classes, field work visiting sites like green roofs and forests, and projects like designing green streets. It prepares students for careers in fields like urban planning, permaculture design, and restoration ecology. Information is provided on the program structure, sample projects, alumni careers, and upcoming events for exploring the program.
Green For Good: How and why the Wilder Foundation Built Greenbradbaso
The document summarizes the green building features of the Wilder Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It discusses how the Wilder Foundation was interested in pursuing LEED certification to showcase sustainable design and reduce operating costs. Key green strategies included underfloor air distribution, daylighting, stormwater management, and energy efficiency measures. The Wilder Center achieved LEED Gold certification.
This document outlines discussions from a meeting regarding plans to replicate the Community Renewal International (CRI) model in other cities. It summarizes perspectives from various organizations involved in the project, including MHSM Architects, Purtle & Associates, USGBC-LA, AFJMc, and CRI. Key topics discussed include promoting green technologies, workforce development, partnerships, and setting an example for sustainable building. The document also lists potential focus areas and innovative ideas for the project's site design, energy and water efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environment quality.
Post-Occupancy Evaluation (POE) Methodologies for School FacilitiesMarcel Harmon
70% (2) Additional task lighting is needed to supplement the
main light fixtures.
60% (3) The lighting controls are difficult to use.
(4) Glare or reflections are sometimes an issue.
50%
(5) The lighting does not seem well-suited to the tasks
performed in the space.
(6) Other (please specify):
40%
(7) None of the above apply. The lighting is satisfactory.
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20%
10%
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LEED for New Construction was designed primarily for new commercial office buildings, but it has been applied to
many other building types by LEED practitioners. All commercial buildings, as defined by standard building codes,
are eligible for certification as LEED for New Construction buildings. Examples of commercial occupancies include
offices, institutional buildings (libraries, museums, churches, etc.), hotels, and residential buildings of 4 or more
habitable stories.
LEED for New Construction addresses design and construction activities for both new buildings and major
renovations of existing buildings. A major renovation involves major HVAC renovation, significant envelope
modifications, and major interior rehabilitation. For a major renovation of an existing building, LEED for New
Construction is the appropriate rating system. If the project scope does not involve significant design and
construction activities and focuses more on operations and maintenance activities, LEED for Existing Buildings:
Operations & Maintenance is more appropriate because it addresses operational and maintenance issues of working
buildings.
Some projects are designed and constructed to be partially occupied by the owner or developer, and partially
occupied by others tenants. In such projects, the owner or developer has direct influence over the portion of the
work that they occupy. For such a project to pursue LEED for New Construction certification, the owner or tenant
must occupy more than 50% of the building’s leasable square footage. Projects in which 50% or less of the building’s
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4. Loren Abraham
Initiatives and Organizations
• Sustainable Buildings Industries Council Chair 1991-93
• Initiated ASTM Green Buildings Committee (E51) 1992
• AIA National COTE scientific advisor ERG 1990-92
• Greening of the White House Initiative 1992-1996
• Founding member US Green Building Council 1993
• LEED Guidelines Committee 1993-1995
7. HERMAN MILLER “GREENHOUSE”
OFFICES & FACTORY
William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
8. 901 Cherry
GAP Office Building
William McDonough + Partners
•
•
•
•
Green Roof
Raised Floor – Displacement Ventilation
Daylighting
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Model
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
9. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
10. Gap
Combined
LCCA
Summary of Cost
Benefit Analysis
Initial
Costs
$
Reduced
HVAC
Costs
Net
First
Costs
Annual
Energy
Savings
Annual
Operation
Savings
Simple
Payback
Green Roof
434,550
4,250
430,300
24,000
4,250
11
Underfloor Plenum
532,000
75,000
457,000
19,000
155,400
2.6
Daylighting
414,392
2,035
412,357
19,070
3,430
18
81,285
1,299,657
62,070
163,080
5.8
Combined 1,380,942
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
with William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
11. 100000000
10000000
1000000
100000
10000
Productivity $
Best
Absenteeism $
Worst
Most Likely
Gap
Combined
LCCA
Most Likely Productivity Gains
Benefit to Owner
Absenteeism
Productivity
% Improved
% Improved
Cost Benefit
$
4
9
1,581,000
Daylighting
4
9
1,581,000
Combined
8
18
3,162,000
Underfloor air distribution
(UFAD)
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
with William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
12. A.J.L. CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
William McDonough + Partners
Net-Zero Energy building
Living Machine
Full Daylighting
Building as Teaching
laboratory
Indoor and outdoor
relationships
integrated green
infrastructure
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
13. abraham + associates architects
public architecture
Hennepin County
Brookdale Regional Center
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
In association with Buetow & Associates, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
14. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
15. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
16. Minneapolis Central Library
Green Roof
Architects: Pelli and Architectural Alliance
Landscape Architect: Kestrel Design Group
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
17. Green Roof Interpretive Center and
Garden Classroom
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
18. Final Design Scheme
GREEN ROOF PLAN
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
19. Grand Opening 2010
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
20. Loren Abraham
Design Research and Product Development
• Product Design - 9 Patents
• Ecological Product Development
– C2C Protocols, MBDC, 1996
– Designtex Fabric, MBDC, 1996
• Software and Publications
– Energy 10 Software, 1996
– DOE Energy Design Tools, 1996
– Sustainable Building Technical
Manual, USGBC, PTI, 1996
– Living Spaces: Ecological
Building and Design, 1999
– Whole Building Design Guide
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
22. Daylight collection and distribution system
Patent no. 5467564
An apparatus designed to capture and direct daylight to a target area in a building
or other structure. A housing provides an aperture and passive directing structure
which directs daylight entering the apertures towards the target area. The passive
directing structure can also direct daylight towards reflecting surfaces in the
housing which, in turn, direct the daylight towards the target area.
35. Zero Impact Sustainable Strategies
Showcase Home
Barott House
Columbus Township, Minnesota
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
36. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Optimized for Winter Sun
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
37. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Optimized for Summer Sun
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
38. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Open
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
39. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
40. Loren Abraham
Current Research and Writing
Software Development
– Game show as a teaching tool:
Solar Jeopardy - developed for MRES and
the Minnesota State Fair Eco-Expo
Sustainability Stage
– Integrated Energy/Water Calculator
– Zero+ Toolkit - tools for achieving netzero
Current Publications
– 2013-2014 (5774) Hebraic Pocket
Calendar - from a messianic worldview
– Make Each Day Count – a Messianic
Guide to Counting the Omer
– Building Performance Assessment for
Dummies
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
41. Solar Jeopardy
Solar 101
History
of Solar
Solar
Tech
Dollars &
Sense
In the
News
$100
$100
$100
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Final Jeopardy
44. Bio-mimetic Concepts for a Retractable Stadium
Roof
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
45. Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium – Open Air?
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
46. Case example:
Shanghai
Qizhong Forest Sports
City Tennis Center
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
47. Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
48. Example of Biosynthesis: Iris of an Eye
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
49. Rotating Retractable Roof:
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
51. Example of Bio-morphic: Fibonacci Spirals
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
52. Ark-Angel
Thursday November 15, 2012
www.Ark-Angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
58. School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
..Disaster-AidBanda_Aceh_Tsunami_Damage.pdf
Ark-angel.org
59. The response…
Ark-Angel
A sustainable technology emergency response shallow draft
vessel
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
60. Concept
The Ark-Angel Sustainable
Technology Catamaran is:
– a quick response vessel intended for
coastal areas impacted by natural
disasters or other emergency situations.
– Provides drinking water, emergency
power, medical assistance and
emergency aid or evacuation.
– A greenhouse that recycles water and
wastes and provides food and fuel for the
hydrogen powered cruiser.
– the central open space can be extended
five feet on each side extending the
dining and great room
– functions as a fully self-contained and
self-sufficient living environment
– all major systems and functions are
autonomously controlled and monitored
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
61. Precedents
HSV-2 Swift
Solar Sailor Ferry
Have-Blue XV-1
HSV-2 Swift,stationed in Little Creek,Va
sailed to the waters off Louisiana to provide
support.
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
63. Hull Designer
Consultant:
Kurt Hughes
Sailing Designs
http://www.multihulldesigns.com/
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
64. Ark Angel Concept
Sustainable Technology
85’ Length 40’ Beam
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
65. Ark Angel
Disaster relief
Minimal draft allows vessel access to
stricken areas in a first responder mode
Emergency water filtration – individual
family to community scale systems
Temporary shelter can be fabricated
quickly from
Emergency medical supplies and
trained medical volunteers.
Communications systems to assist in
coordinating relief efforts.
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
66. Ark Angel
Power and propulsion Systems: Two 25 kW solar
hydrogen power plants, twin 25 hp whisper quiet
electric drives and lithium batteries.
Hull construction: with experimental extremely strong
and yet ultra lightweight structural composite so that
sufficient water storage capacity (along with the
associated ballast) is available in the hulls.
Rainwater harvesting, desalinization and gray water
recycling as well as advanced filtration and
purification technologies are all employed to provide
the high volume of pure potable water that may be
needed during emergency relief operations.
Wastewater is purified and reused for plant irrigation
in the greenhouse bio-filtration and hydroponic planting
ponds.
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
Ark-angel.org
67. Ark Angel Technologies
• Acoustic Hydroponic food production
• Dual hull design providing water storage/ballast
compartments
• Stabilization system –to stabilize boat during
rough seas and when sailing under high wind
• Powered Slide expands beam of boat from 30-40’
• “Set-and-forget” rigging design for sails and mast
• Advanced GPS navigation and satellite
communications systems
• Regenerative battery charging under sail
• The 'artificial leaf,' uses sunlight to split water into
hydrogen and O2.
• Wind turbine, Solar PV sailcloth and other
Renewable Energy sources
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
68. There is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills
countless splendid plans: That the moment one definitely
commits oneself, then Providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have
otherwise occurred. A whole stream of events issue from
the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of
unforeseen incidents and meetings and material
assistance which no man could have dreamed would
come his way.
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
69. Whatever you can do or dream you can,
BEGIN IT.
Boldness has genius and magic in it.
BEGIN IT NOW.
_Goethe
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
Editor's Notes
Presentation for Annual Stormwater Review December 18, 2009 8:30 AMCentral Corridor1080 University Ave Green Roof Garden Classroom Green Roof Basic informationExamples of GRT optionsProject OverviewGoals and ObjectivesHistoryDesign Functional AreasWater featurePlant PallettesGreen wallIrrigation & rainwater harvestingComponents – Intensive vs. extensiveEducation PrecedentsEducation/interpretive curriculumImplemetation and learning opportunitiesInitial and Ongoing Maintenance MonitoringValuePrecedentsProgram DescriptionTempPrecipMoisture contentEffluent Rate and QualityConclusionQ & A
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