The Journey to Mission Zero

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Keynote: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Ray Anderson, Interface, Inc.

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Come learn about Ray's company, Interface, and their promise to eliminate any negative impact on the environment by the year 2020.

*1.5 AIA CEU Offered*

Environmental Alchemy & Commercial Design

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Commercial Track: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Randall Stout, FAIA, LEED AP, of Randall Stout Architects, Inc.

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Randall Stout , FAIA, President of Randall Stout Architects in Los Angeles, will discuss his design philosophy and process, including conceptual inspiration, sustainability, and advanced 3-D modeling impact on design, documentation, and construction. The lecture will provide an overview of his built work published worldwide, and will culminate in his presentation of the recently completed Hunter Museum of American Art and current projects, the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Art Museum of Western Virginia.

*1 AIA CEU Offered*

LEED Lessons Learned

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Commercial Track: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Local Arknasas Chapter Representatives

Come here some LEED lessons learned from our local LEED APs!

 

Full program description coming SOON!

*1 AIA CEU Offered*

Sustainable Sites: Context is Everything

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Joel Glanzburg of Reginisis, a leading firm in landscape arch and site selection.

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In green building we often focus within the building envelop when in fact many of the greatest impacts can be made in simple siting and orientation. Understanding where we are in ecological contexts as well as social and cultural ones can help us to insure that our projects are not only causing the least damage but actually acting to restore these communities. From restoring hydrological functioning to increasing habitat and re-knitting human communities, context is the key to placing and structuring ourselves appropriately. By understanding the evolutionary trajectory and dynamic systems of a place we can see how to help to initiate positive change within these systems rather than the downward spiral so much development has wrought. We will talk in general as well as look at examples from projects.

*1 AIA CEU Offered*

It's Not the HEAT it's the HUMIDITY!
High Performance Commercial HVAC

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Commercial Track: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00

Kim Shinn, USGBC Board Member and Engineer for TLC Engineering

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Innovative Energy Systems in Hot-Humid Climates - It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”.  This presentation is a brief discussion of innovative energy systems and their application in hot and humid climates (DOE Zones 1, 2, 3, and 4).  These systems will include dual-path / dedicated outside air ventilation systems, low temperature hydronics, desiccants, green heat, fuel cells, and dew harvesting.  We will also discuss what doesn’t work well in hot-humid climates, and highlight the things that do have short payback in these applications.

*1 AIA CEU Offered*

Can a Design Revolution Meet Humanity's Greatest Challenge?

When: Wed, April 18, 2007
Keynote: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.


Bob Berkebile, FAIA, BNIM Architects

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Listen to Wednesday's opening keynote Bob Berkebile, USGBC National Organization developer of LEED Standards, and founding principal of BNIM Architects out of Kansas City, speak about his devotion to sustainable building practices. Anwer the question: What are the most effective community design strategies for creating a future full of social, economic, and environmental prosperity?

*1.5 AIA CEU Offered*