TRACK 3:
High-Performance Fundamentals
We develop buildings that work. Through an integrated understanding of scientific principles and practices that flow from them, we create buildings that are legitimate and enduring.
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Energy in Buildings – Back to the Basics
Wednesday 11:00-12:30
An introduction and review of basic architectural and energy design principles including conductive and radiant heat transfer, solar control, infiltration and ventilation, internal gains, and the impact of mechanical system choices. How does climate, building orientation, massing, envelope design, program and schedule really effect building heating and cooling loads and why do you, as a design team member, need to understand these basics from the conceptual stages of a project? If you are new to the field of green design and building energy or just need a refresher course – you can’t afford to miss this first session. We are all learning in cycles, come for one more ride through a great presentation on building energy fundamentals.
Session Chair:
Michele Helou, Green Building Services
Session Speaker:
Christopher R. Schaffner, PE, LEED, The Green Engineer
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Ventilation: How to Provide Green Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality
Wednesday 2:00-3:30
This session will provide an introduction to building ventilation systems and a review of existing standards. Participants will become familiar with the interactions between building air leakage and mechanical ventilation in residential buildings, and learn the difference between air tightness requirements for energy efficiency and air exchange requirements for indoor air quality. Successful design strategies for optimum performance in new construction and retrofit will be discussed.
Session Chair:
F. L. Andrew Padian, Steven Winter Associates
Session Speakers:
Terry Brennan, Camroden Associates
Courtney Moriarta, Steven Winter Associates
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Building Enclosure: Handle Heat, Air and Moisture
Wednesday 4:00-5:30
Get comfortable by controlling heat, air movement and moisture (HAM) in your buildings. This session will give a comprehensive overview of The Physics, The Details, and The Current Initiatives about commercial and institutional building enclosures. Topics will include roof and wall design principles, insulation strategies, air pressures on buildings, managing for mold, controlling with details, and available materials that contribute to durable and energy efficient enclosures.
Session Chair:
Jeffrey T. Berg, Berg/Howland Associates, Inc.
Session Speakers:
Richard Keleher, AIA, Richard Keleher Architect
Wagdy A.Y. Anis, AIA, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott
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Energy Modeling to Inform Design
Thursday 8:30-10:30
Energy modeling can be utilized to simulate proposed building performance for a completed design, but it can also be a powerful interactive design tool. This session will explore issues such as the nature of expectations in modeling, level of accuracy, achieving a successful interface with the architectural and engineering design process and abilities of current modeling programs. The speakers represent perspectives from both the design and modeling side.
Session Chair:
Arlen Li, AIA, LEED, AP, Payette Associates, Inc.
Session Speakers:
Paul Stoller, MA, Atelier Ten
Matt Herman, CoSA, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers
Arlen Li, AIA, LEED, AP, Payette Associates, Inc.
Solar Design Fundamentals
Thursday 10:30-12:00
This session will cover the fundamentals of passive solar design but include information not commonly taught in architectural or design schools. It will feature details on insulation, orientation, fenestration as well as proper thermal mass and overhang design. If you can't immediately answer three reasons why kitchens should be placed to the north or know how to apply magnetic variation to find true south and why it should not be called "declination", this session is definitely for you!
Session Chair:
Joel Gordes, Environmental Energy Solutions (EES)
Session Speaker:
Joel Gordes, Environmental Energy Solutions (EES)
Choosing Heating and Cooling Systems for any Type or Size of Building
Thursday 2:00-3:30
What kind of heating system will provide the best comfort at what installed cost, headache factor, and energy cost now and in the future? Does the building need cooling or can that be avoided? What kind of cooling system is best for what climate and building type? Once a type of system is chosen, what are the obstacles to getting a design and installation that will actually meet the cost and performance goals? What about ventilation and humidity? Should these systems be combined with each other?
Session Chair:
F. L. Andrew Padian, Steven Winter Associates
Session Speaker:
Henry Gifford, Gifford Fuel Saving, Inc.
Orientation/Configuration/Structure
Thursday 4:00-5:30
As more architects embrace sustainability and incorporate building science into their project palettes, buildings will start changing form. Orientation, configuration, and structure play major roles in the incorporation of new materials, passive technologies, wind or solar devices, and design responses to climate, weather and durability challenges. This wide-ranging discussion led by a structural engineer and building scientist, will discuss orientation, configuration, and structure from the building science perspective.
Session Chair:
F. L. Andrew Padian, Steven Winter Associates
Session Speaker:
John S. Straube, PhD, University of Waterloo