Green is Free: The Benefits of Sustainability
Download a series of educational and thought-provoking “green” presentations simultaneously broadcast from the offices of Harley Ellis Devereaux in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, Riverside and Cincinnati. (Recorded live September 26-29, 2006)Download the podcasts or listen online below:“The Benefits of Wind in the Urban Condition”Presented by Bil Becker, Aerotecture International, Inc.
Bil, an urban wind visionary, will discuss how Aeroturbine technology is affordable, safe, effective and is available now for buildings in cities worldwide! Presentation will also include how wind technologies can be combined with other renewable resources as the building industry works toward net zero energy usage goals. Broadcast originating from Chicago. Introduction to Bil BeckerBil Becker Presentation 1Bil Becker Presentation 2Bil Becker Q&A“Light Every Building Using the Sky”Presented by Abby Vogen, Energy Center of Wisconsin’s Daylighting Collaborative
How can we practically use natural light to illuminate buildings? What common mistakes to avoid? How does daylighting impact whole building energy use and design? Daylighting is more than just a good intention. Abby will discuss how daylighting is a design approach dependent on building science and a solid comprehension of how building systems interact, as well as how occupants interact with their built environment. Learn how capturing this free resource through design can improve environmental quality in terms of health and productivity, which in turn, improves the bottom line. Broadcast originating from Chicago. Introduction to Abby VogenAbby Vogen PresentationAbby Vogen Q&AWhat is Podcasting?Visit BDCuniversity.com for other educational broadcastsBrought to you by:
In botany, a rhizome is a network of roots, closely knit, drawing nourishment from its surroundings to sustain the plant. For OWP/P’s fifth annual Environmental Awareness Week we sent roots into the community to create a network of professionals. Through lectures, workshops, and innovative product demonstrations new ways to incorporate sustainable design into our professional and everyday lives were explored. (Recorded live September 18-22, 2006) Download the podcasts or listen online below:JOHN SYVERTSEN, FAIA, President, OWP/P My. Syvertsen opens the event BRAD SAGEMAN, Chair , Dept. of Geology Northwestern University Dr. Sageman discusses global and regional climate change and what this means for energy efficient buildings in the region, in our buildings and for our clients. DAVID WHITE, Transsolar, New York Mr.White discusses high performance engineering, often referred to as climate engineering, a cross disciplinary service that extends from the architectural through the structural aspects to technical equipment for buildings. Transsolar Evening Lecture, co-sponsored by The UIC School of Architecture Mr. White continues to explore the discipline of climate engineering and Transsolar’s national and international work. MELISSA HAUNSON, Greenguard, Atlanta Ms. Haunson discusses the new GREENGUARD For Children and Schools™, a third party verification for low-emitting interior products used in daycare and K-12 environments. Evening Lecture co-sponsored by the USGBC Chicago Chapter Ms. Haunson broadens the discussion of Greenguard Environmental Institute’s (GEI) mission: to improve public health and quality of life through better indoor air quality. ROBIN GUENTHER, Principal, Guenther 5, New York Co-Coordinator of Green Guide for Healthcare Ms. Guenther discusses the importance of environmental building design for hospitals and healthcare environments. Evening Lecture co-sponsored by Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, H2E, and The UIC School of Architecture Ms. Guenther continues the discussion of environmental building design for hospitals and healthcare MICHAEL BERKSHIRE, City of ChicagoDepartment of Planning and Development Mr. Berkshire will provide a local and regional perspective on environmental development incentives and green urban design/planning. What is Podcasting?Visit BDCuniversity.com for other educational broadcastsBrought to you by:
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