Education Sessions

One hour of CE credits was offered for all sessions for GBCI, AIA, and others.
Please thank our generous Education Session Sponsors:

10:30 - 11:30 am

B1. Finding Gold in Going Green 2011-2012
Randy Lucas, Lucas Tax + Energy Consulting

This workshop is a discussion and review of the key available tax credits, deductions and energy grants that companies can use in designing energy efficient (green) buildings.  Click here for the presentation.

DG1. Daylighting: Design Evolution Through Simulations and Verified Measurements
Bae-Won Koh and Umesh Atre, Innovative Design

This session presents practical, cost-effective, state-of-the-art daylighting design practices. Click here to access the Inovative Design website and this  presentation. 

E1. Energy Models & M&V: Development of Energy Models for the Performance M&V of Buildings
Soolyeon Cho, NC State- College of Design

This presentation discusses the methodologies on how to measure the energy performance of existing buildings.

P1. Measure, Assess, Improve: Lessons Learned From a Year's Worth of Energy Studies
Ian Hadden, Fanning Howey

This presentation will examine data from more than 20 energy benchmark and energy audit studies conducted for K-12 schools in 2010 and 2011.

RC1. The 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code and You; A Panel Discussion
Renee Hutcheson, AIA, LEED AP, Energy Office of NC Department of Commerce and Billy Hinton, Evaluation Services Section of the Engineering Division of NC Department of Insurance

Panel members will review the scope of 2012 NC Energy Conservation Code, changes from the 2009 code, environmental benefits and how the code will benefit the NC green building community. Click here to view Renee Hutcheson's presentation. Click here to view Billy Hinton's presentation.

R1. The State of the Green Home Market in the Triangle; A Panel Discussion
Moderator- Dan McFarland, Southern Energy Management

This panel presents appraiser, agents, lenders and building science professionals to share their experiences, obstacles, successes, and trends.  Click here for the presentation from Karin Argeris, Quick Turn Quality Appraisals. Click here to view the presentation for Marsha Burger, Fonville Morisey. Click here to view the presentation of Jonathan Coulter, Advanced Energy.

2:00-3:00 pm

B2: Authenticity in Sustainability and Marketing: Effectively Communicating the Value of Your Products & Services
Colleen Kramer, Springleaf Strategies

This seminar will focus on effectively communicating the value of your company’s products/services, the “Laws of Green Marketing,” understanding green buyers’ motivating drivers, and positioning your company in the market. To view a copy of the presentation, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it directly.

DG2. Transformative Architecture: Design Opportunities and Challenges with Adaptive Reuse K-12 and University Educational Projects
Don Kranbuehl & Shannon Rushing, PBC+L

We will showcase two award-winning adaptive reuse projects, one K-12 school and one university classroom/laboratory building to show how the constraints and challenges of renovating existing buildings can lead to real design opportunities and help create a more innovative and sustainable architectural design. Click here to view the presentation.

E2. M&V: How it Benefits You
Christine Maurer & Matt Murray, Advanced Energy

Learn best practices on how M&V should be performed, or how to contract for these services, from examining energy savings for simple lighting projects, HVAC retro-commissioning and variable frequency drives to building envelope upgrades and water heater and roof replacement. Click here to view the presentation.

P2. Building Performance: Regional and National Efforts to Monitor and Improve Post-occupancy Performance of LEED Buildings
Nick Shaffer, USGBC & Laura Klauke, USGBC Triangle Chapter

This session provides updates on national and local USGBC initiatives to measure post –occupancy building performance. Click here for PDF of presentation.

RC2. LEED 2012: What's In There?
Bae-Won Koh, Innovative Design

This presentation will summarize what changes are proposed in the upcoming LEED 2012 rating system, based on the Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Rating System. Click here to view a PDF of the presentation.

R2. LEED and NAHB: A Case Study
Holly & Roger Austin, Eco Systems Analysis ; Michael Chandler, Chandler Design-Build ; Greg Paul, Greg Paul Builders

Straight from the homeowner and the project team, learn about the first USGBC LEED for Homes and NAHB National Green Building Standard GOLD certified home in the beltline of Raleigh. We will address the what, why and how of this home and cover lessons learned along the way. LEED for Homes and NAHB Green programs will be compared and contrasted and the homeowners will detail costs, premiums and payback for several of the features. Click here to view presentation.

3:15 - 4:15 pm

B3. Building the Case for Sustainability: Institutionalizing Sustainability in Your Organization
Colleen Kramer, Springleaf Strategies

This seminar will focus on effectively working within an organization to institutionalize the concepts of sustainability and shift a culture to embrace change. To view a copy of the presentation, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it directly.

DG3. Carbon Footprinting in Construction: How and Why to Carbon Footprint a Project
Courtney Lorenz and Blake Boyd, Skanska

This session discusses the business proposition of carbon footprinting for the commercial developer, what we view as the benefit of this environmental metric in addition to a targeted LEED Gold certification, and the resources needed to accurately complete the task. Click here to view a PDF of this presentation.

E3. Achieving Energy Savings in Motors, Water Heating, and HVAC Controls
Matt Murray & Christine Maurer, Advanced Energy; Roger Lawrence, RGL Solutions

Panel discussion on optimizing energy efficiency comfort with motors, water heating and HVAC systems. Click here to view a PDF of this presentation.

P3. USGBC's Research to Practice Program: Exploring Green Restaurants and Early Childhood Education Facilities
Traci Rider, Echo Dowling, William Lavin &Belle Farish, NC State- College of Design

Focusing on two underserved building types in the green building movement - restaurants and early childhood environments, explorations were conducted through NCSU's College of Design to understand opportunities and challenges in these arenas. Findings and further research directions will be outlined. Click here to view a PDF of this presentation. 

RC3. The Green Balancing Act: Integrating LEED with Overall Project Needs
Jennifer Amster, BJAC; Tony Romaine, NC Department of Cultural Resources

A case study analysis of the planning process employed for Tryon Palace’s History Center. LEED certification became a critical factor late in a planning process that included brownfield remediation. Click here to view a PDF of this presentation. 

R3. LEED for Homes 2012 and Energy Star v3: An Overview of the LEED for Homes and Energy Star Rating systems
Lauren Westmoreland, Advanced Energy

In this session, the presentation will cover a basic overview of the new Energy and Atmosphere requirements in LEED for Homes 2012 with a focus on the new version of ENERGY STAR for Homes. Click here to view presentation.

4:30 - 5:30 pm

B4. Green Marketing and Impact on LEED
Brian Wittmayer, Wittmayer Consulting; Brian Lowinger, Duke University

A fun and lively panel discussion with audience participation that demonstrates how green marketing can affect how you source your LEED project.

DG4. Living Building Challenge: Raising the Bar with World's Most Aggressive Green Building Program
Chris Wedding, Cherokee

The presentation will provide an overview of the Living Building Challenge as well as notes on barriers, costs, benefits and case studies.

E4.  Filling the NEED: the Network for Energy Efficiency Development
Rick Deming & Justin Sharp, Calor Energy; Randy Lucas, Lucas Tax + Energy;    Pam Metcalf, NC State Industrial Extension Service

A discussion of how decision-makers (building owners or managers) can access all of the critical information needed to make sound energy efficiency investments; how do they answer the questions: what energy conservation measures make the most sense and how do I pay for them?  Click here to view a PDF of this presentation. 

RC4. What's In a Label & Why You Should Care: Third Party Certifications and What they Mean to LCA
Lisa Feldman, Caragreen

We will break down the multi-attribute requirements and help sustainable product companies understand who offers the labels and certifications they will need in the near future.

R4. Energy Remodel: Funny Stories, Do’s and Don’ts, Planning Ahead
Adam Stetten, Stetten Home Services

Adam Stetten, Home Performance Contractor, provides a multimedia presentation covering common North Carolina residential building failures and clever “renovations” that improve: Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, Moisture Durability, Health and Comfort.

S1. Green Streets & Green Sites: Developing Comprehensive Municipal Programs in North Carolina
Hunter Freeman, Withers & Ravenel; Sean Dolle & Sean Clarke, Falcon Engineering

This presentation is a case study based on the efforts of two North Carolina communities to establish Green initiatives.  Click here to view the PDF Sean Dolle and Sean Clark’s presentation. Click here to view Hunter Freeman’s presentation.