:: January 27-29, 2010 ::

:: Sessions - Workshops and Case Studies ::

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    :: Workshop Tracks ::

 
• Water

1. Greywater and Rainwater Strategies • Scott Kubiszyn
6. Landscape and Stream Water Quality Connections in a Watershed • Eric Reutebuch
11. Water: Big Picture Perspectives and Applications for Alabama - • Bill Deutsch
16. Rainwater Harvesting; Principles and Methods  • Tia Gonzales
20. EPA WaterSense •  Arthur O. Buff, P.E.

• Residential Building Strategies

2.  Solar for Small Homes • Julie Rodiek & Steve Best
7.  DESIGN Habitat (CS) • Justin Miller
12. OVE: Advanced Framing • Tony Mainsbridge
21. HVAC for High Performance Residential • Kevin Gobble
22. Home Energy Audits & HERS Rating System • Tabetha Reyes
26. Zero Energy Today • Norbert Lechner

• Neighborhood Development

3.  Low Impact Development • Charlene LeBleu
8.  Green Building and Development Regulation • Becki Retzlaff
13. The Waters (CS) • Nathan R. Norris

• Emerging Research

4.  Pervious Pavement • Michael Hein
9.  Energy Star 2011 • Janet McIlvane
14. Universal Design - "Aging in Place" • Tiffani Irwin
18. Toward Net Zero Prototypes (CS) • Janet McIlvane
27. Infrared Camera Primer • Brian Stanley
28. Meadows Mill (CS) • John Marsh & Ty Malone

• Building Codes/Systems

5.  Residential Rating Systems Compared • Alexander Bell
10. Fortified…for Safer Living • Carl Schneider & Fred Malik
15. EarthCraft Family of Programs • Stephen Christensen
19. 2006/2009 IECC Overview • Kevin Gobble
23. Green Renovation Strategies / EarthCraft Renovation • Steve Lindsley
24. Hinson Residence (CS) AL Homebuilders EnergyKey •David Hinson; Christian Dagg
25. EPA Indoor Air Plus •Eric Werling & Casey Murphy
29. Affordable LEED for Homes (CS) -Foley/Athens, AL •Alex Carey; Debra Miller

 

    :: Workshop Descriptions ::

 

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Note: Speakers and topics subject to change.  Extended descriptions to be posted as available.

Items with the AIA/CE logo have been submitted for CEU credits.  Final approval pending.

1. Greywater and Rainwater Strategies • Scott Kubiszyn
Learn about how water conservation and water reuse fills the void and eliminates site waste-water.  Hear the principals of rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse including - size, design, practical techniques and proven applications.   Includes discussion of regulations,  safety issues.

2. Solar for Small Homes • Julie Rodiek & Steve Best
Installation of solar panels and hot water heating on the Katrina cottages from Hurricane Katrina. How solar arrays are an important asset to emergency disaster relief, providing immediate power when grid connections are down.

3. Low Impact Development • Charlene LeBleu
Overview of Low Impact Development concept, with focus on case study and development of project in Lee County

4. Pervious Pavement • Michael Hein
Over 6 years experience with casting pervious concrete has given Michael Hein a thorough understanding of good practices and bad.  Find out the basics of pervious concrete, how to successfully add this emerging technology to your next project and pitfalls to avoid.

5. Residential Rating Systems Compared • Alexander Bell
Overview of the several prominent green building systems and  comparison of the goals, costs and certification processes. Focus on LEED for Homes, NAHB Green, EarthCraft House, and HBAA EnergyKey. Includes programs relation to ENERGY STAR, DOE Builder's Challenge and EPA Indoor Air Plus.

6. Landscape and Stream Water Quality Connections in a Watershed • Eric Reutebuch

7. DESIGN Habitat (CS) • Justin Miller
How the partnership between AU Architecture, DESIGN Alabama and Alabama Association of Habitat Affiliates has changed Habitat for Humanity homes.

8. Green Building and Development Regulation • Becki Retzlaff
Discover how green buildings are addressed in urban planning and development regulations.

9. Energy Star 2011 • Janet McIlvane
Overview of ENERGY STAR 2011 proposed changes.
: : To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.   As codes have changed/improved, the Energy Star program must continue to improve to keep the 15% improvement when compared to newer codes like the ICC 2009 series.

10. Fortified…for Safer Living • Carl Schneider & Fred Malik
Fortified…for Safer Living is a program of the Institute for Business and Home Safety which matches the risks in your geographic region with specific proven strategies to reduce storm damage and property loss.

11. Water:  Big Picture Perspectives and Applications for Alabama - • Bill Deutsch

12. OVE: Advanced Framing • Tony Mainsbridge
Use lumber smarter to reduce waste and thermal bridging; save materials and money on any residential project.

13. The Waters (CS) • Nathan R. Norris
Folks started talking about the loss of community somewhere around the time developers started building neighborhoods around the needs of cars.  The Waters' planners and developers employed timeless principles to deliver things beyond just convenient access .  Think of it as quality of life, by design. Walkable streets and meaningful destinations that bring people together.
  The Waters is destined to become something special, even historic. Poised to become a national model of how to do things right,  a newly built Traditional Southern Neighborhood.

14. Universal Design - "Aging in Place" • Tiffani Irwin
Define key concepts for "Aging in Place" (Universal Design) and how it relates to sustainability and High Performance homes.  Evaluate a house plan for Aging in Place features/practicality, including strategies. Modify/Develop house plans for immediate and future Aging in Place features.  Discuss how incorporating Aging in Place can help achieve certification in "green" programs.

15. EarthCraft Family of Programs • Stephen Christensen
A collaborative program created by the Atlanta Homebuilders Association and Southface Energy Institute, the EarthCraft Program includes New Homes, Renovation, Communities, Multi-Family and Regional components Developed in the Southeast, by builders for builders, the EarthCraft Program takes advantage of the local climate to optimize the program focus and goals creating synergies unique to this program.

16. Retaining and Reusing Water On-site • Tia Gonzales
Rain-barrels, water gardens, etc., keeping water on site within a building project. This is the classroom portion of the hands-on rain-barrel class taught locally for the last year.

18. Toward Net Zero Prototypes (CS) • Janet McIlvane
The Department of Energy's Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership with Habitat for Humanity affiliates on the Gulf Coast have built dozens of prototype houses meeting 25-30% energy savings goals, using proven-off the shelf technology and strategies.  Lear about the specifications and processes for the 40-50% energy savings projects underway.  What other strategies are under consideration for meeting the 2030 Challenge of Net Zero Homes as a standard product by 2030.  Consider how to integrate cost effective, readily available in current market and easily maintained strategies into new and existing designs.

19. 2006/2009 IECC Overview • Kevin Gobble
Key points of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and changes from the 2006 code.

20. EPA WaterSense •  Arthur O. Buff, P.E.
Overiew of the EPA WaterSense program with an introduction to the new certification for residential projects, including practical strategies, water efficient products and services for homes.

21. HVAC for High Performance Residential • Kevin Gobble
What are the ENERGY STAR program requirements for HVAC. How will this change for 2011? What are best practices for sizing and installation in energy efficient residential projects.

22. Home Energy Audits & HERS Rating System • Tabetha Reyes
Covering four key areas: Airsealing: How air changes per hour effect comfort, efficiency, indoor air quality, and durability in residential type structures. Determine minimum ventilation needs and methods to provide mechanical fresh air. Common issues with heating cooling and distribution systems in existing homes. including cover right-sizing, duct sealing, and combustion issues.  Includes discussion of the value of infrared cameras, HERS ratings for existing homes and Asset Ratings vs. Occupant Ratings

23. Green Renovation Strategies / EarthCraft Renovation • Steve Lindsley
Strategies for Green Renovation, includes overview of the EarthCraft Renovation Program.

24. Lusche Residence (CS) AL Homebuilders EnergyKey • David Hinson & Christian Dagg
GreenKey certified home under HBAA's green building program.  Includes overview of the EnergyKey program of the Homebuilders Association of Alabama.

25. EPA Indoor Air Plus •Eric Werling & Casey Murphy
Americans spend millions of dollars every year on accessory air filters, air purifiers, and other products to improve the air inside their homes.  The EPA Indoor Air Plus program assists builders in making sound decisions with  surprising construction details and processes which can help or hinder (if ignored) the goal of a safe and healthy living environment.

 

26. Zero Energy Today • Norbert Lechner
Key materials include: Solar responsive design strategies include many no cost/low cost strategies that should be used whenever possible.  How to include passive solar space heating in almost every design at low or no cost.  Shading is a necessary strategy in every design, and to know how to create effective shading.  How to introduce high quality lighting without increasing heating or cooling loads.

27. Infrared Camera Primer • Brian Stanley
Use of Infrared Camera technology for energy savings, inspecting building performance and construction analysis.

28. Meadows Mill (CS) • John Marsh & Ty Malone
Case study of the Antebellum Meadows Mill in Salem Alabama, currently under renovation as a net-zero energy project with water generation, historic preservation and other unique elements.

29. Affordable LEED for Homes (CS) - Foley & Athens, AL • Alex Carey & Debra Miller
Case study of two Habitat for Humanity homes built by two different HFH affiliates, one in North Alabama and one in South Alabama. Both builders hoped to be the first Affordable project certified under the LEED for Homes program in Alabama. Includes lessons learned and overview of key elements of the LEED for Homes program.

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