2009 Green Building Focus Conference and EXPO - Southeast Region
This July, the world’s leading authorities in sustainable development will descend upon Birmingham, Alabama from all over the globe to participate in the Green Building Focus Conference & EXPO. With over 200 exhibitors, 10 keynote speakers and 18 regionally-focused workshops and seminars, this world-class conference will be the southeast’s premier green construction and design event.
The comprehensive three-day agenda includes a full day seminar introduction to ICC-700: 2008 National Green Building Standard presented by the International Code Council, and the full day “Learning to LEED 3.0” course presented by Professor Charles Kibert, PhD. Space is limited so register now to reserve your seat.
Program Includes: * 10 Internationally acclaimed keynote speakers in the general session
* 18 CEU accredited breakout sessions on key practical elements of green construction and design
* The largest regional exhibition of green building products and services
* A focus on stimulus package opportunities for construction professionals
* Information about the latest international trends, techniques, technologies and materials in the green building movement
* Networking opportunities with regional industry and government leaders as well as products and services suppliers
Case Studies: * The Green Building Louisville, KY; Retrofitting a 110 year-old building to obtain LEED Platinum – Presented by (fer) Studio, Los Angeles, CA.
* EcoManor, Atlanta, GA; The Design-Build Development of a model residential green building – Presented by Harrison Design Associates, Atlanta, GA.
* GSA – Social Security Administration Building, Birmingham, AL; The Design-Build Development of a 600,000 SF commercial green building – Presented by Opus South Corporation, Atlanta, GA.
* Homewood Middle School, AL: Indoor Environmental Quality & Passive Energy Strategies – Presented by Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio
What you will Learn: * How Smart Companies Innovate in a Recession: Learn how you can benefit from the growing demand for green buildings and communities.
* The Stimulus Package: Learn about funding opportunities and expected growth sectors stimulated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
* LEED 3.0: Learn about the latest changes in LEED accreditation and what the future holds for the LEED AP designation.
* ICC-700: Learn about the newly released ANSI approved residential building codes and what to expect in residential construction.
* Innovative Green Building techniques. Learn about the latest materials and technologies in green building and how you can leverage these to take your business to new heights while at the same time making a difference to the environment.
Available seats are selling out fast so register today or call (205) 326-2380 to avoid disappointment. You don’t want to miss this extraordinary event.
Event Information
2009 Conference & EXPO Schedule
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Exhibitor Setup - July 27th, 2009
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12:00 - 17:00
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Registration & Exhibitor Setup
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17:00 -19:00
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Exhibitor Welcome Reception and Preview in Exhibition Hall
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Day One - July 28th, 2009
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Time
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Speaker
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Topic/Item
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07:30 - 08:30
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Registration and Continental Breakfast
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08:30 - 09:00
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Welcome Address
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09:00 - 09:45
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Prof. Charles J. Kibert Ph.D, P.E.
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Beyond the Cutting Edge of Green Building
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09:45 -10:30
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Ed Begley, Jr.
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Live Simply so others Can Simply Live
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10:30 -11:15
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Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall
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11:15 -12:00
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Llewellyn Van Wyk
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Green Buildings as an Instrument of Transformation
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12:00 - 12:45
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Karan Grover
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FIRST DO NO HARM, Honoring Diversity; Initiating Action; Invoking Peace
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12:45 - 14:15
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Lunch served in Exhibition Hall
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14:15 -15:15
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Parallel Session 1:
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Session A:
Overcoming the Challenges of LEED Development in the Southeastern States:
Chris Ladner, Viridian USA & USGBC SE Representative
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Session B:
CASE STUDY:
GSA – Social Security Administration Building, Birmingham, AL
R. Duane Wood, Principal in Charge & Keith Hornsby, Senior Project Manager, Opus South
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Session C:
The Green Building Underwriting Standard. Financing and Maximizing Return on Sustainability:
Dan Winters, Managing Principal, Evolution Partners & LoraxPRO
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Session D:
Green Prototypes in a Large Scale Landscape & the Impact of the Stimulus Package:
Pete Conroy, Director, EPIC
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15:15 -15:45
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Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall
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15:45 -16:45
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Parallel Session 2:
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Session A:
Building Envelope: Design, Development & Financial Incentives for High Performance Green Building Envelopes:
Dagmar Epsten, President, The Epsten Group
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Session B:
CASE STUDY:
Homewood Middle School, AL: Indoor Environmental Quality & Passive Energy Strategies
Chris Giattina, Principal, Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio
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Session C:
Clean Water – An Increasingly Scarce Commodity: How to Minimize Consumption and Pollution:
Lou Musante, President, Clean Water Pipe Council
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Session D:
Tightening our Belt – Sustainable City Strategies from Atlanta’s Beltline.
Ryan Gravel, Urban Designer, Perkins + Will
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17:00 -19:00
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Cocktail Reception in Exhibition Hall
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Day Two – July 29th , 2009
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07:30 – 08:30
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Continental Breakfast served in Exhibition Hall
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08:30 – 09:15
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Jeff Dufresne
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The City in 2050: The Strategic Role of Green Building
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09:15 – 10:00
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Dominic Sims
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The Future of Green Building Codes and the Transformation Process in the Regulatory Environment
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10:00 – 10:45
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Refreshment Break in Exhibition Hall
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10:45 – 11:30
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David Eisenberg
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Sustainability, Appropriate Technology and Building Regulations
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11:30 – 12:15
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Kathy Roper, CFM, CFMJ, MCR
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AEC+P+F Integration and Sustainable Buildings
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12:15 – 13:30
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Lunch Served in Exhibition Hall
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13:30 -14:30
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Parallel Session 3:
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Session A:
Green Construction Using Concrete:
Dr. Fouad Fouad, Chairman, Civil Engineering Dept., UAB
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Session B:
CASE STUDY:
EcoManor, Atlanta, GA: A Model Green Residence
Bill Harrison, Principal & Rick Hatch, Principal, Harrison Design Associates
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Session C:
High Performance Hot Water Systems in Green Buildings:
Gary Klein, Managing Director, Affiliated International Management
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Session D:
Sustainability Opportunities throughout the Facility Life Cycle:
Debra Gondeck-Becker, VP Special Projects, Adolfson & Peterson Construction
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14:30 – 15:00
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Refreshment break in Exhibition Hall
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15:00 - 16:00
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Parallel Session 4:
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Session A:
Energizing Appalachia: A Regional Blueprint for Economic and Energy Development:
Ben Taube, Executive Director, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
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Session B:
CASE STUDY:
The Green Building, Louisville, KY. Retrofitting a 100+ year-old building to LEED Platinum:
Doug Pierson, Principal & Chris Mercier, Principal, (fer) Studio, Los Angeles, CA
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Session C:
Sustainable Strategic Thought; Beyond the Green Wave:
Colin Coyne, President, The Coyne Group
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Session D:
Green Communities; Going Beyond Green Buildings; Affordable, Sustainable Housing Models:
Cheryl Morgan, Director, Auburn University Urban Studio
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16:15 – 17:30
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Prof. Charles Kibert, Ph.D, P.E.
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Closing Remarks
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Day Three – July 30th , 2009
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09:00 – 15:00
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Parallel Session 5:
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Session A:
Learning to LEED:
An In-depth overview of the LEED 2009 Standards:
Dr. Charles Kibert, University of Florida
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Session B:
Introduction to ICC 700: 2008 National Green Building Standard
International Code Council
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