PAYETTE People at ABX, Part 1

This year we are very excited to lead several sessions this fall at ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX). Our discussions range from in-depth case studies to panel discussions.

Healthy Materials Summit 2015 — Collaborative Partnering for Health-driven Projects
This session features panelists who are industry experts in design and specifications of green buildings, including LEEDv4 and Living Building Challenge projects. Each panelist represents a different perspective within the industry relevant to the various interests and scales of practice. A brief introduction will be followed by 15-minute presentations from each speaker to highlight issues relevant to the means and scale of their practices. The session will conclude with a facilitated panel and audience discussion around the topics of specifications for “healthy” buildings, new modes of collaborative partnerships – supplemented through case studies, approaches and lessons learned.

Details:
November 17, 2015 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Speakers:
Kathryn Duff, RA, Founder, Studio2Sustain
Greta Eckhardt, AIA, CSI, CCS, Senior Specifications Writer, PAYETTE
Lisa Goodwin Robbins, RA, CCS, LEED AP, Architect/Specifier, Kalin Associates
Charley Stevenson, LEED AP BD+C, Owner, Integrated Eco Strategy

Intuitive & Simple: UniFormat for Early Documentation

The design and construction industry needs an intuitive and relatively simple way to communicate and store construction information early in projects, before detailed design decisions and product selections have been made. UniFormat is an ideal structure for this purpose. In this workshop, participants will explore the use of UniFormat to organize performance criteria and Basis of Design documentation. Examples will demonstrate its potential for connection with BIM and communication of information with international project teams.

Details:
November 19, 2015 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Speakers:
Greta Eckhardt, AIA, CSI, CCS, Senior Specifications Writer, PAYETTE

Evaluating Zero Net Energy Potential Early in the Design Process
As part of Massachusetts’ Pathways to Zero Net Energy Program, PAYETTE completed feasibility studies for creating three different zero net energy science teaching buildings. This presentation will discuss the process used for all three: evaluating the local climate, identifying applicable energy reduction strategies and calculating the impact they could have, and predicting the building’s energy load; then, choosing appropriate renewable energy strategies for each site, and calculating the magnitude required.

Details:
November 18, 2015 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Speakers:
David Feth, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, PAYETTE
Matthew Fickett, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, PAYETTE
Abby Klima, AIA, Architect, PAYETTE