IDL Fall 2011 Lecture Series

All sessions are 4:30pm to 6:00pm MST at the locations noted except Hailey, ID on November 1st, which runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm MST.

Admission is free.

Live video streams will be available at www.idlboise.com with 1.5 CEUs available for AIA members.

Northwest Region Architects – Viewing by Videostream: 1.5 CEUs available if you take a follow up test. Please make sure you submit your email address when you sign in and indicate that you want CEUs. The IDL will send you a short test on the presentation.

The USGBC Idaho chapter will be hosting a reception and networking event for the following sessions. Light h’orderves and refreshments will be served after each presentation.

• Thursday October 6th in Idaho Falls
• Tuesday November 1st in Hailey
• Thursday November 10th in Boise.

Deep Savings in Existing Buildings: Using Case Studies in Our Search for Success
Archived video: Part 1 | Part 2

Despite a growing awareness of the need to become radically more energy efficient, the small to mid-sized commercial real estate market has been slow to implement energy efficiency retrofits. This sector represents a majority of the existing commercial building stock and a huge potential for meeting climate and energy policy goals, utility efficiency targets and real estate objectives—especially in a competitive rental market.

NBI, in partnership with NEEA’s Betterbricks has investigated the retrofit market through their regional Existing Building Renewal (EBR) initiative. Building on the measured performance associated with this work, including case studies and research, this presentation focuses on the characteristics and performance data of actual buildings needed to help owners and other interested parties understand the value of retrofits. This includes identifying what’s working and where a building falls short of expected or target performance. In addition, the case studies and research help identify barriers to, and ongoing needs for, implementing deep savings in existing buildings.

Presented by Mark Lyles, New Buildings Institute

Integrated Design Lab – 306 S. 6th Street, Boise Idaho, 83702

Building a Passive House
Archived video

The Passive House concept represents today's highest energy standard with the promise of slashing the heating energy consumption of buildings by an amazing 90%, while avoiding the high capital costs of photovoltaic panels. Alison Kwok, University of Oregon Professor and national Passive House board member and Blake Bilyeu a Passive House builder, team up to provide you an overview of the Passive House program and a casestudy view of the strategies used to build a home in Oregon. Alison will provide an overview of the Passive House concept and the work that is being done nationally. Blake has an engrossing presentation on the home he built that will help you understand the application of the Passive House principles. The session comes complete with lessons learned from the field. Those interested in the potential for residential design and construction should plan to attend.

Presented by Alison Kwok, University of Oregon; Blake Bilyeu, Bilyeu Homes

Integrated Design Lab – 306 S. 6th Street, Boise Idaho, 83702

ISO 50001
Archived video

Deann Desai is a Project Manager at Georgia Tech who for has provided services focused on strategic management systems for over 15 years. Ms. Desai is experienced in implementation strategies, innovation management, tools and materials development for implementation and maintenance of management systems and integration with existing systems. She will make a presentation about the new ISO 50001 standard for energy management. “ISO 50001:2011, Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use, is a voluntary International Standard developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). ISO 50001 gives organizations the requirements for energy management systems (EnMS)..., provides benefits for organizations large and small, in both public and private sectors, in manufacturing and services, in all regions of the world... Targeting broad applicability across national economic sectors, it is estimated that the standard could influence up to 60 % of the world’s energy use.”

Presented by Deann Desai, Georgia Tech

Center for Advanced Energy Studies, ISU Campus, Idaho Falls

SERA Existing Building Casestudies
Archived video

Lisa Peterson, AIA, Project architect at SERA will present case studies on three projects. According to Architecture 2030, renovation will account for almost three-quarters of all the building square footage architects will touch between now and 2030. How these renovations address energy efficiency goals, such as those articulated by the Architecture 2030, represents a huge opportunity to “make a difference” in the energy consumption of the United States. This presentation will focus on three deep renovations of existing buildings SERA Architects has completed or is in the process of completing; Edith Green Wendell Wyatt Federal Building is an 18-story, 420,000 sf office tower located in downtown Portland; The transformation of the upper floors of the Meier & Frank department store into the Nines hotel; After being vacant for 17 years, the Toronto National Building has been transformed into a vibrant contributor to Portland’s urban streetscape as a 256 Courtyard by Marriott.

Presented by Lisa Peterson, AIA, SERA Architects

Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus – 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey, ID 83333

Existing Building Renewal
Archived video

Mike Hatten, Principal of Solarc Architecture and Engineering and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Director of the University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab will present on their recent research into pursuing aggressive energy savings in existing buildings through renovation and systems integration. The presentation will overview the challenges of pursuing deep energy savings in existing buildings as well as detail several key strategies necessary to achieve these savings. It will conclude by sharing examples of real buildings that have undergone energy renovations as well as lessons learned from completed projects and projects in planning stages.

Presented by Mike Hatten, Solarc AE; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, University of Idaho

Integrated Design Lab – 306 S. 6th Street, Boise Idaho, 83702