AIA/CEU: Free 1-hr Webinar: Green Technologies and Design Methods for Historic Buildings

AIA/CEU: Dow Corning is sponsoring a free webinar focusing on of course "Green Technologies and Design Methods for Historic Buildings." What does that mean exactly? Well read the registration blurb below. if you are interested. 

Thursday, September 27, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ETThe reuse and retrofit of existing buildings are important tools for mitigating global warming.  By some estimates, it can take up to 80 years for a new energy-efficient building to overcome the climate-change impacts created by its construction.  However, greening existing buildings, especially historic ones, presents special challenges.  Strategies like window replacements or recladding can improve thermal performance, but may be at odds with the structure’s character if not carefully executed.  And although new mechanical systems can help an older building meet the comfort expectations of current occupants, such systems are often difficult to insert within historic fabric.  Join our panel of experts as they discuss these issues and identify strategies for the implementation of energy-efficient and historically sensitive building renovations.
Learning Objectives:1. Discuss the environmental value of building reuse and describe methods for quantifying this value.2. Describe the difference between embodied and operational energy.3. Discuss technical and financial obstacles to the energy-efficient retrofit of existing building and identify strategies for overcoming these obstacles.4. Evaluate retrofit options on the basis of environmental performance and historic sensitivity.
Introduction By:Saulo Rozendo, LEED AP BD+CBuilding Codes and Regulations Manager, AmericasHigh Performance Building SolutionsDow Corning CorporationModerator:Joann Gonchar, AIA, LEED AP Senior EditorArchitectural Record 
Panelists:Patrice Frey Director of Sustainability National Trust for Historic Preservation
Ken LevensonPrincipalKen Levenson Architect, P.C.Aaron Jon Hyland, AIAManaging PrincipalArchitectural Resources GroupCredit Type: HSW/SD

You can register for the event here: GT&DfHB Webinar

I'll be there.

- Cameron

Don't Miss: Bim Spectrum Virtual Convention

Sponsored by Imaginit Technologies, this is a free, day long virtual convention focused on BIM in design & construction. Particularly of interest is that it has 2 tracks of events, one for Software focus and one for Owners. Software is focused on us as design professionals but the Owners event is focused on building maintenance and development.

From the website:

BIM Spectrum

BIM Spectrum looks at how models are used across all the disciplines involved in creating and managing buildings—from that first survey to maintenance and retrofitting. You'll have the chance to hear from IMAGINiT experts as well as industry thought leaders in Building Information Modeling who will share their success stories and ideas.

This time around we'll have two tracks, one related to Software and another for Owners. We also have some Best in BIM presentations and information for building product manufacturers and civil engineering professionals. Join us for an hour or the entire day.
Login from anywhere. Listen to presentations through your computer speakers, chat with presenters after the sessions, and network with your peers in our virtual lounge at your convenience during the event.
Experiential, engaging and solutions-driven… all in one exciting event!

Sessions on Software
Who Should Attend: Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Designers, BIM Managers using Autodesk® products who are looking use technology and process to better manage their Models
Overview:These sessions include process overviews of successful modeling and model leveraging practices, technology options to better manage projects, and how you can increase profits by eliminating time wasting practices
View the agenda for topics and presentation times.

Sessions for Owners
Who Should Attend: Owners, Facility Managers, Project Managers and those just investigating BIM technology.
Overview:These sessions are intended for those investigating BIM processes and technology. They include practical tips for creating a BIM Standard (whether as an owner or a designer), explanations and examples of real-world BIM and information about the future of BIM and facilities management technology.
View the agenda for topics and presentation times. 

You can register at this page: BIM Spectrum

I'll be there.

-Cameron