KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Thom Mayne

Thom Mayne was born in Connecticut in 1944. He moved with his family to Los Angeles as a teenager, and proceeded to receive his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Southern California in 1968. While there, he met five other students and educators with whom he would later join to create the Southern California Institute of Architecture, or SCI-Arc. In 1978 he received his Master of Architecture from Harvard University. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Mayne has remained highly involved in the academic and institutional facets of architecture. He has held teaching positions at Columbia University, Harvard University (Elliot Noyes Chair, 1998), Yale University (Eliel Saarinen Chair, 1991), the Berlage Institute in the Netherlands and the Bartlett School of Architecture in London, and he has taught as a visiting professor at many other universities around the world. His commitment to the education of young designers has not wavered over the past 30 years, and currently he holds a tenured faculty position at the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture. Each year Mr. Mayne participates in various international symposiums, lectures, and design juries at numerous institutions and universities.

His distinguished honors include Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Award (2006) Pritzker Prize Laureate (2005), Rome Prize Fellowship from the American Academy of Design in Rome (1987), the Alumni of the Year Award from USC (1992), Member Elect from the American Academy of Arts and Letters (1992), the 2000 American Institute of Architects / Los Angeles Gold Medal in Architecture, and the Chrysler Design Award of Excellence (2001).

Thom Mayne founded Morphosis in 1972 as an interdisciplinary and collective practice involved in experimental design and rigorous research. As the firm steadily grows, currently with more than 40 architects and designers, Mr. Mayne remains committed to the practice of architecture as a collective enterprise, where creative output engages the contemporary discourse of the discipline through both architectural design and writing. With his firm, Mayne has consistently sought new and different design problems to solve and has resisted becoming specialized in any particular building "type". The solution to each individual design problem is always approached from a fresh beginning. As a result of this interest and commitment, Mr. Mayne’s work ranges from designs for watches and teapots to designs for large-scale civic buildings such as Federal Courthouses to innovative urban design and planning schemes that reshape entire cities.

With Morphosis, Thom Mayne has been the recipient of 25 Progressive Architecture Awards, 70 American Institute of Architects Awards and numerous other design recognitions. Under his direction, the firm has been the subject of various group and solo exhibitions throughout the world, including the largest ever exhibition of Morphosis’ work, Continuities of the Incomplete, which was on view at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France in 2006. Other notable exhibitions include those at the Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Walker Arts Institute in Minneapolis, the Ministerio de Fomento in Madrid in 1998, and a major retrospective at the Netherlands Architectural Institute (NAI) in 1999. In addition to these solo exhibitions, Morphosis has been included in prestigious group exhibitions in Tokyo, London, Vienna, Buenos Aires, at the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, as part of the "End of the Century: 100 Years of Architecture" exhibition, and at the 2002, 2004 and 2006 Venice Architecture Biennales. Drawings, furniture, and models produced by Morphosis are included in the permanent collections of such institutions as the MOMA in New York, MOMA San Francisco, the MAK Vienna, The Israel Museum in Jerusalem, and the FRAC Center in France. Morphosis buildings and projects are published extensively in prominent architectural publications internationally. They have been the subject of 21 monographs, including four by Rizzoli, two by Korean Architect, two by El Croquis (Spain), one by G.A. Japan, and one by Phaidon, in 2003.

The Contemporary Energy Landscape, Thursday, July 14, 5:00pm

Architecture and urban planning need not be mutually exclusive fields, nor do they need to occupy certain territories of scale. Traditionally planners work through a quantitative lens, rational and analytical, while architects have opted for the intuitive or qualitative approach. The methodology of the team at Morphosis seeks a new synthesis between visceral and rational ways of thinking and working.

Howard Garrett

Howard Garrett is a landscape architect by training, with extensive experience in landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. The Dirt Doctor provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, pet health, pest control and natural living. Since 1988, he has committed his entire career to the research, education and promotion of organic products and practices. In addition to teaching organics to homeowners, he began the conversion of numerous commercial projects such as the Frito-Lay National Headquarters in Plano. His work also includes research on natural organic planting techniques, use of native and well adapted introductions and water saving solutions. Organic projects in the studies have realized 40-50% cost savings in water use.  Consulting clients include Carrington Labs and their aloe vera growing operation in Costa Rica; Muenster Milling Company, a producer of natural pet food; Greenway Parks - an exclusive residential development; Radio Shack National Headquarters; Tierra Verde Golf Club; Texas Instruments,  Iscar Metals and Sabre Corporation.  Howard received his Bachelor of Science degree in Park Administration and Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech University.

The Impact of Buildings on the Earth, Friday, July 15, 8:00am

Construction and maintenance of buildings have an enormous impact on our environment, the soil and plants in particular.  Howard Garrett will explore design, construction and maintenance issues that impact the soil and existing plants, suggesting ways to maintain a healthier, more organic environment.

SESSION SPEAKERS

Fouad Jaber, PhD

Dr. Fouad Jaber is an assistant professor and integrated water resources management extension specialist at Texas A&M University located at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Urban Solutions Center at Dallas.  His focus at the Dallas Center is that of conducting research and extension programs related to stormwater management, non-point source pollution management from the urban environment and water quality studies. Dr. Jaber is currently managing research programs with funding of about $1.2M.  Dr. Jaber received his Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Purdue University in December 2001 with emphasis in Natural and Environmental Resources Engineering.  Dr. Jaber holds an M.S. degree in Irrigation, a B.S. in agriculture, and a diploma of "Ingenieur Agricole" from the American University of Beirut. He was also a post-doctoral research associate at the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department of the University of Florida from 2002 to 2007, and was based at the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, FL.  At the University of Florida, he worked in extension and research in the fields of stormwater management and modeling, surface and groundwater quality, hydrologic instrumentation, lysimetry, crop water requirements, and groundwater recharge.

Storm Water Considerations for Building Design & Placement, Thursday, July 14, 1:00pm

An important consideration in any building design is to limit the disruption of normal hydrology and water flows.  This presentation will review the reduction of impervious cover, increasing on-site filtration, reducing or eliminating pollution for stormwater runoff, managing stormwater runoff and eliminating contaminants.

Kirby Davis, CSI, CDT, CCTS, LEED AP BD+C

Kirby’s history with green building stems from her experiences in Colorado, where she held several positions in the residential and commercial construction industry ranging from Kitchen and Bath Design Manger for The Great Indoors to Architectural Manager for IMG, a Denver-based stone company. When IMG merged with Dal-Tile she took over the Architectural Sales Position for the Rockies, and not long after was appointed Branch Manager for the Colorado Springs location.  In May of 2007, Kirby joined LATICRETE as a Senior Architectural Specialist and relocated with her family to Dallas, TX, to cover the South Central United States. When in this position Kirby offered a range of expertise to the architectural design community including specification review, AIA education seminars, LEED submittal evaluation, and industry organization support. She was promoted to a level-two Senior Architectural Specialist in 2008, before being named LATICRETE Global Accounts Manager in February of 2010. Kirby is a LEED Accredited Professional actively involved with USGBC, TCNA, NTCA and CTDA. She currently sits on the board of the Dallas Construction Specifications Institute Chapter as Chair-Elect and serves on CSI’s national committees of Marketing Task Team, Sustainability Practice Group and Construction Documents Education Program (CDEP). As a CSI CDT, Kirby focuses on helping architectural firms improve the “greenness” of their specifications.

Sustaining Green:  What Are The Considerations, Thursday, July 14, 1:00pm

In the concept of sustainable design and development, we tend to focus on the things we directly affect versus the “bigger picture”. Many natural resources are in limited supply around the globe – including water, fossil fuels, minerals, forests, land and air. We are one world with very distinct political, socioeconomic and environmental boundaries that affects management of resources. Compound all of these issues together and the sum total is 1000’s of issues that are swirled together in a big green knot. This fun and fact filled session is designed to help pull through a few of the major driving “trend” threads from that knot. The session begins with a global overview of architectural trends in green building, rating systems and standards development. A case study on the retrofit of a commercial project to utilize renewable energy resources is overviewed. The world of building product certification is discussed and resources are identified. A brief history of green building laws in the US is then presented with a focus on how they are affecting the green building rating systems, and also an overview of global green building rating systems.

Brent Brown, AIA, LEED AP

Brent Brown resides in Dallas, Texas, where he established his architectural practice, brownarchitects, in 2003 with an emphasis on sustainable design.  Brent has assisted the Foundation for Community Empowerment in their efforts to redevelop the 1,200 acre Frazier Neighborhood, worked with Central Dallas CDC to develop Citywalk@Akard, a 200 unit affordable housing project in Downtown Dallas with 50 units dedicated to the formerly homeless and was selected to design the Jubilee Park Community Center where his work will continue to involve a community based approach empowering residents and considering social and economic aspects of sustainability.  In 2005, Brent founded the buildingcommunity WORKSHOP after serving on the City of Dallas’ Affordable Housing Implementation Committee.  He currently heads Dallas City Design Studio, formed in 2009 by a grant from the Trinity Trust Foundation to focus on neighborhoods and development along the Trinity.  He earned his Bachelor of Environmental Design and Master of Architecture from Texas A & M University where he taught design. He later attended Harvard University’s Affordable Housing Program where he discovered an interest in delivering more thoughtful, affordable solutions.

City Design Studio – The Vision, Thursday, July 14, 1:00pm

Created to focus on neighborhoods and developments along the Trinity River, the Dallas CityDesign Studio envisions the elevation of the design consciousness and culture of Dallas, while working to balance social, economic, environmental, and design sustainability towards enhancing livability for all Dallas residents.

Kirk Johnson, AIA, LEED AP

R. Kirk Johnson is an Associate at Corgan Associates coordinating numerous sustainability efforts within the flourishing international design firm practice.  He is the Editor of the USGBC North Texas Chapter magazine and serves on the Chapter Governance Committee. He has worked on numerous prominent architectural projects throughout his professional career, lectures frequently on sustainable design implementation strategies, and has authored many articles promoting green construction practices.  His current research concentrates upon integrating building design tools and optimizing energy performance.

To EB or Not to EB, Thursday, July 14, 2:00pm

New construction LEED buildings have an opportunity to integrate systems and operational methodologies that facilitate a future LEED Existing Building certification success.  This session explores some of these overarching items that should be considered during design and construction in order to contribute to the LEED Existing Building certification process.

Doug Hartman

Doug Hartman is an architect, specifications consultant, sustainable design consultant, and construction administrator based in Dallas, TX.  His company, INSPEC, is celebrating 26 years of continuous service to the design and construction community.  INSPEC, with 3 construction specifiers, 3 LEED accredited professionals, and an accessibility consultant, provide a variety of services to design professionals, contractors, and building owners with experience in over 40 distinct project types and on projects ranging up to $900,000,000 in construction cost.

Greening Construction Specifications

Gain an understanding of the role of specifications in contractually obligating the design and construction team members for collecting sustainable design documentation.  Learn how to identify the responsibilities of the contractor and its subcontractors and material suppliers in collecting documentation.  Learn specific applications of incorporating sustainable design provisions in the General Requirements (Division 1) Sections, including: Incorporating LEED credit checklists into the specifications, Indoor air quality during construction, Erosion and sediment control, Waste management, and Commissioning.  Incorporate sustainable design provisions in the technical specification sections – lessons learned on over 100 LEED certified projects—and other practical specification strategies and considerations.

Kevin Sloan, ASLA

Kevin Sloan holds a Master of Architecture from Syracuse University. A 2000 Harvard Loeb Fellow finalist, he has taught architecture, landscape architecture and urban design at Syracuse University in Florence Italy and Syracuse, New York, and is currently a visiting assistant professor at the University of Texas at Arlington.  His professional practice, Kevin Sloan Studio in Dallas, Texas, is keenly interested in making places and spaces within the diffuse pattern of the metropolitan city, largely through projects that combine landscape and architecture reciprocally. Canonical models are frequently hybridized to assimilate cultural interests and economic restrictions. In devising a new street prototype as a biofilter, the planning and landscape architecture for the urbanRESERVE in north Dallas earned an international design award from Eco-Structure magazine as “One of Seven Innovative Projects in 2009.” After ten years of use, his many site inventions for the billion dollar Sprint World Headquarters has pre-empted the need to purchase a single gallon of water to irrigate a 220 acre campus. By choosing to live and work in a supreme demonstration of the metropolitan pattern – i.e. Dallas, Texas – consequences and possibilities are better understood.

Intersections, Thursday, July 14, 2:00pm

Kevin Sloan’s “Parallels” lecture revealed astonishing facts and characteristics of the American metropolitan city, which DFW supremely demonstrates. “Intersections” responds to the analysis set forth in “Parallels” and offers a guided set of speculations to re-form and humanize the city pattern, largely with new ways of employing the city’s existing impulses and cultural aspirations. By redrawing the boundaries of architecture and its influence, “strategy” and “system” emerge as potential alternatives to totalizing urban  designs, accelerating the transformation. “Intersections” concludes with a surprising message – the discovery of a previously unforeseen obstacle that threatens future urbanization.

Sustainable Strategies: Case Studies

Thursday, July 14, 3:00pm (2hrs)

An exploration of the methods and technologies utilized by several unique projects to attain LEED certification

University of North Texas Stadium, Chris Mundell, HKS

The University of North Texas' new football stadium is pursuing LEED Platinum certification. The project design aims initially to reduce energy consumption by 25% with a high performance building envelope and efficient HVAC systems. Three 100kW wind turbines will also provide power to the stadium and surrounding athletic complex. Low-flow plumbing fixtures help reduce over 50% of the building’s water consumption. The project site will utilize existing ponds for stormwater drainage and irrigation for landscaping. Ninety percent of the building’s regularly occupied spaces will enjoy daylighting and views to the exterior.  The Stadium opens on September 10, 2011 for its first game.

USGBC World Headquarters, Ken Simpson, GBCI

Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Agriculture Complex, Clinton Schiver, VLK Architects

Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Agricultural Complex at Northeast Texas Community College is a new sustainable building for a new sustainable agricultural science program. A case study overviewing the College’s vision for a sustainable agricultural science program, key sustainable design strategies and achievements of the building, methodology and features utilized to achieve Net Zero electricity and water use,  and the construction costs & schedule, LEED system used, points awarded, and Certification level achieved.

Plano Environmental Education Center, Gary Olp, GGO Architects

Aaron Smith, LEED AP

Aaron Smith is the Director of Sustainable Building Solutions for ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions. Smith has more than 16 years of building product experience for Kohler and Uponor as well as being a licensed builder and GC for 4 years. He is currently completing an MBA in Sustainability through San Francisco Institute of Architecture and is a LEED® AP. He is a member of the USGBC, ASHRAE and the AIA and is on the Board of Trustees for the non-profit Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN. In Smith’s current role at ASSA ABLOY, he leads the company’s vision for delivering sustainable building solutions for the commercial construction market.

LEED for High Performance Doors and Hardware, Thursday, July 14, 3:00pm

The importance of high-performance door and hardware solutions in energy efficient and net zero buildings and their effects on the Energy & Atmosphere (EA) credits, how doors & hardware can help building owners gain Materials & Resources (MR) credits  and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credits in LEED

Valerie Greer, AIA, LEED AP

Ms Greer is a Senior Associate and Project Designer with HOK in St Louis, Missouri. Valerie is experienced in working on complex architectural projects as a project architect and project designer, including Conoco Phillips Alternative Energy Research Campus, Enterprise Rent-a-Car Technology Campus and Indianapolis International Airport. Her work has been honored with numerous awards, the latest being the AIA COTE Top 10 Green Award for her work at KAUST.  Valerie brings a diverse background from having worked in HOK Offices in the US and Singapore. She is responsible for project delivery in all phases of the design process. In addition to her project leadership role, she is also a participant in the team at HOK guiding ongoing implementation of the latest building information modeling tools to provide coordinated design and construction documentation. She also has served as a lecturer at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.  Valerie received her Bachelor of Arts, graduating with honors, from Northwestern University and her Masters in Architecture, again with honors, from Washington University, where she was the recipient of the Fredrick Widmann Prize and the AIA Student Gold Medal Award.

Sustainability and the Mega Project, Thursday, July 14, 3:00pm

The presentation will outline the premise, approach, challenges and lessons learned from the process of designing and building KAUST, a new 5.5 m sq ft graduate university located north of Jeddah, on the coast of the Red Sea, specifically in regards to pursuing sustainable design goals in the context of speed, scale and an extreme climate.

Casey Robb, CCPR, LEED® AP

Casey is responsible for commercial sales development with DuPont Building Innovations and based in Atlanta, GA.  He is a graduate from Murray State University with a B.S. in Construction Technology and has over 25 years sales and marketing experience in the commercial construction market. He is former CSI Atlanta Chapter president, SE Region Institute Director and currently Institute Vice President. He is a Fellow in CSI and a CCPR (Certified Construction Product Representative). He also represents DuPont on the Design Futures Council advisory board. 

Weather Barrier Systems, Thursday, July 14, 4:00pm

This seminar describes the role of air barriers in building envelope air tightness and the main types of air barrier systems. An air barrier system consists of a primary membrane plus installation and continuity accessories. Based on the application method there are three main types of air barriers: mechanically fastened membranes or building wraps, fluid applied membranes, and self-adhered membranes. A brief description of each type of air barrier system will include (1) Examples of Products and Manufacturers, (2) Typical Properties, (3) Installation Technology, (4) System Components, (5) Typical Applications , and (6) Advantages and Limitations.

Shelley Wheeler, LEED AP

Shelley Wheeler serves as a Major Account Representative for Waste Management Recycle America in Arlington, Texas, and has over 19 years experience in the recycling and waste management fields.  Her career in the DFW recycling and waste stream industry includes experience working with small and large businesses, manufacturing companies, LEED construction projects and municipal recycling programs.  She has consulted with many companies in the Dallas – Fort Worth area to minimize their waste more effectively and develop recycling and composting programs.  She has been instrumental in finding end-use markets for recyclables and reuse applications, diverting from the landfill.  Before moving to the DFW area, Shelley was co-owner of a residential construction firm in west Texas for 15 years. 

Construction Recycling, Friday, July 15, 7:00am

Waste reduction can be achieved through building design and reuse.  Recycling efforts can be maintained throughout the construction process.  This workshop will assist general contractors, sub-contractors, product suppliers and manufacturers in the basic knowledge of waste reduction and construction recycling at a LEED construction job site. 

Gerald Kettler, PE, CCxP, CIAQM, LEED AP BD+C

Mr. Kettler is President of AIR Engineering and Testing, Inc., Managing Principal of Facility Performance Associates, Founder of The Centre for Building Performance.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and eight other states, a Certified Commissioning Authority by BCA, ASHRAE, ACG, and NEBB, Certified Test and Balance Engineer by AABC and NEBB and a Certified Energy Manager, Construction Specifier, and Air Quality Manager.  Jerry serves on the ASHRAE Technical Committee, is Committee Chair for the ASHRAE Standard 202, Commissioning Process and is past Chair for Committees on Commissioning and Test and Balance.  He is currently serving as Subcommittee Chair for the Dallas Green Building Task Force.  He has been the Commissioning Authority for over 100 LEED projects.  Jerry received his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology and MBA from Missouri University, Kansas City.

Indoor Air Quality During Construction, Friday, July 15, 8:00am

The program will cover air quality issues before, during and after construction. Assuring good air quality both during construction and ultimately for the occupants starts during the design stage with material selection and construction methods. Controls during construction benefit both the construction worker and eventually the building occupants. Final air quality is determined by these processes and either a building flush out or detailed air quality testing. Procedures, documents and reasons for this IAQ process will be covered.

Steven Galloway, PE, LEED AP

Steve is the lead flood management and drainage specialist for Kimley-Horn.  Steve participates in water resource projects, including floodplain reclamation, storm drainage and detention design, and drainage master planning.  His experience includes public and private projects, with a variety of projects including retail and single/multifamily developments to municipal master plans.

Preparing the Site for a LEED Certified Building, Friday, July 15, 9:00am (1.5 hrs)

A discussion of the challenges and opportunities involved in sustainable site design, with reference to real world Texas projects and how they were prepared to meet LEED requirements.

Gary Thomas, LEED AP O+M

As Director of Sustainability Programs for CB Richard Ellis Asset Services, Gary Thomas is responsible for the leadership of sustainability certification and analysis services for the property and facilities management portfolios internationally. Mr. Thomas manages the development and implementation of CBRE’s LEED® for Existing Buildings (LEED EB) service offerings. He also develops additional sustainability service offerings in alignment with CBRE’s sustainability platform.  Mr. Thomas’ Sustainability Programs Group has performed LEED EB analyses on over 500 buildings encompassing over 135 million square feet, registered over 265 buildings with the U.S. Green Building Council® under the LEED EB rating system, and his team has completed LEED EB certifications on over 100 buildings, 45 million square feet, and are currently managing the certification effort for over 60 additional LEED EB projects worldwide.  Mr. Thomas is coauthor of the USGBC’s “Green Operations Guide: Integrating LEED into Commercial Property Management” and a member of the USGBC Market Advisory Committee.

Integrating LEED Into Commercial Property Management, Friday, July 15, 9:00am

The presentation will revolve around how to use the contents of the Green Operations Guide as a resource to not only meet LEED EBOM certification requirements, but also to develop and implement green building practices through examining the major elements and processes involved in creating environmentally sustainable operations programs.  Using the USGBC LEED EBOM rating system as a framework, property owners and managers will learn how to measure and reduce the effects of a commercial property on the planet’s resources.  Additionally, we will discuss market trends in relation to the uptake of LEED EB and other sustainability programs as well as the reasons why property owners and occupiers are seeking LEED certified space.

Patrice Parsons

Patrice is Regional Director for ICLEI, Local Governments for Sustainability, a 501 (C)3 organization, an association of local governments in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, which provides technical assistance in the development of greenhouse gas emissions inventories, sustainability assessments, climate action and sustainability plans, and implementation strategies.  She is recognized as a dynamic pioneer with extensive experience in environmental and energy policy including marketing, governmental relations, development and finance.  Among her many accomplishments, Ms Parsons created the Texas H2 Coalition, an industry member organization focused on the production, storage and distribution of large scale hydrogen, acquired essential funding for emerging clean energy technology projects within private industry and governmental sectors and established the first industry-funded energy demonstration center focused on the commercialization of fuel cell technology at the Houston Advanced Research Center.  She holds a BS from the University of Texas at Austin and has served on the Board of Directors for Cibolo Wilderness Center and Solar San Antonio.

Star Community Index, Friday, July 15, 9:00am

Learn about the STAR Community Index™ (STAR), a pioneering strategic planning and performance management system that defines community-scale sustainability and presents a vision of how communities can become more healthy, prosperous and inclusive. Be one of the first introduced to Module One: Sustainability Assessment & Climate Protection. The Presenter will share their perspectives on the development process, key challenges and opportunities, and elements that make STAR primed for success.

Robert Moon, PhD

Dr Robert Moon is a horticulture consultant for commercial clients in the North Texas area.  In addition to regular landscape and maintenance evaluations, he has provided oversight of pre- and post-construction projects at the University of Texas, Austin, Texas; University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas; University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas; Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Texas; Blanton Museum, Austin, Texas; Burnett Park, Fort Worth, Texas; Solana IBM Headquarters, Southlake, Texas; Collins Technology Park, Dallas, Texas and others.  Dr Moon has received from Oklahoma State University a PhD in Crop Science, a MS in Horticulture and a BS in Agricultural Education.  Prior to his consulting business, he was employed by Texas Agricultural Extension Service as a professional horticulturalist conducting adult education programs.

New Innovations in Landscape Management, Friday, July 15, 10:00am

Explore irrigation products that reduce water usage, understand Integrated Pest Management and fertilizers that affect plants, not the environment , and utilizing soil testing to reduce product application

Jim Phillips, PE, CEM, CEA, GBE

Mr. Phillips is a licensed engineer in the state of Texas and holds certificates as an energy manager, energy auditor, plant engineer, and green building engineer.  Jim began working in the energy business in 1977 as a construction engineer with Lone Star Gas Company in Dallas, Texas and later became a pipeline design engineer.  Mr. Phillips worked for TXU Electric for several years as a design engineer and project manager after TXU bought Lone Star Gas.  Jim retired from TXU in 2004 and is presently the VP of Engineering for Independent Energy Alternatives, Inc.  He graduated from Texas A&M University with a BSME degree and as a distinguished military graduate.  He also holds a masters degree in theology and was a chaplain in the USAR.  He was a teacher and a headmaster in private schools before returning to engineering.

Conducting Your Own Energy Evaluation, Friday, July 15, 10:00am

How to evaluate the energy used in your office (or home), measures to conserve energy and preparing an action plan.

Ravi Shah, Assoc AIA, CBO

Ravi Shah is the Director of Development Services and manages the planning, permitting, inspections and transit-oriented development for the City of Carrollton.  He is a past President of the Building Officials Association of Texas, and is the past Chairman on the Construction Research and Advisory Committee at the University of Texas.  Mr. Shah was recently appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulations and has served as the Vice Chair to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council since 2003.  Ravi chaired the Sustainability Building Technology Committee (SBTC) of 29 experts in the green and sustainability arena, drafting the first International Green Construction Code.  He serves on the International Code Council (ICC) board of directors and has served as the Vice Chair for the International Accreditation Services (IAS).  He holds Architecture and Business Administration degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington. 

What is the International Green Construction Code?  Friday, July 15, 10:30am (1.5hrs)

An overview of the scope, intent and fundamentals of the anticipated adoption of the International Green Construction Code.

Kenneth Simpson, PE, LEED AP

Kenneth Simpson is an Energy/HVAC Review Team Lead for the Certification Department at the Green Building Certification Institute.  He worked for 13 years at two mechanical and electrical design consulting firms before joining GBCI in 2010. He obtained his professional engineering license in the State of Texas in 2005. As a consulting engineer, he worked on hundreds of mechanical/HVAC/plumbing designs including all types of buildings from semi-conductor manufacturing facilities and military aircraft hangars to traditional office buildings and residences. Beginning in 2002, his focus within the consulting firm became energy auditing for businesses, schools, hospitals, and small municipalities around the State of Texas; many of these projects involved working directly with the State Energy Conservation Office of Texas (SECO). In recent years, he helped start and develop the commissioning business within the consulting firm and expand it to include millions of square feet of commissioned space annually.  He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. 

GBCI Prescription for LEED Project Success, Friday, July 15, 11:00am (no GBCI credit)

Leslie Gage Ellsworth, LEED AP

Leslie Ellsworth is the Marketing Segment Manager for the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. She is responsible for market outreach to the A&D community and specifications writers; research and development for product environmental certifications criteria; and inter-office LEED advocacy. With her background in architecture she is acting consultant for published works aimed toward the design construction communities. She is also a representative of GREENGUARD at both the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and plays an active role in educating school districts all over the nation about healthier more productive learning environments through better indoor air quality design and maintenance. Before joining the GEI team, Leslie was a designer for Praxis3 Architects in Atlanta.  Her work there included projects in higher educational laboratories, multi-housing, and automotive sales facilities from schematic design through construction management.  Leslie was also a volunteer for Global Green as a competition coordinator of a world-wide call for sustainable design entries that responded to the volatile environment of post-Katrina New Orleans.  She received her Master of Architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans and her Bachelor of Art at University of Oregon in Eugene.

Healthy Indoor Air Quality By Design, Friday, July 15, 2:00pm

Discuss the impact of poor indoor air quality on human health and economic losses due to poor IAQ.  Review material selection and controlling air quality at the source, exploring case studies and their results.  Green Building and IAQ with a focus on LEED and the importance of non-biased, third party certification for low emitting products.

Victor Menendez and Benjamin Callison, LEED AP

Benjamin Callison – Ben is an environmental design professional with eleven years’ experience in retail, healthcare, hospitality, corporate, education and residential projects. He also has master planning experience with multi-use development projects. Ben is the Co-Owner and Principal of Mohment, LLC, a local company specializing in architecture and media design, and Co-Owner and Vice President of Architectural Services for EcoMePlease, Inc.

Victor Menendez – Victor has a background in computer science with twelve years’ experience in the daylighting and lighting control industry. His primary focus is working with clients to achieve optimum performance utilizing the most advanced methods to exceed current energy standards. Victor is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for EcoMePlease, Inc., a local company specializing in energy resource optimization, and is a sought after speaker in the fields of residential and commercial light control, LEED requirements, daylight harvesting, EPAct and ASHRAE 90.1 standards.

Practical Strategies in Green Retail, Friday, July 15, 2:00pm

An overview of LEED for Retail: New Construction and LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors, discussing strategies that have been utilized in retail project to achieve LEED certification. The presenters will provide a brief overview of LEED for Retail requirements, review several retail case studies in which Green Strategies were utilized, focus on availability of Green Materials and Resources appropriate for retail projects, and conclude with a review of investments and benefits associated with LEED for Retail products and strategies.

Dan Lepinski, PE

With extensive experience in the energy field, Dan is a respected energy expert, serving as an advisor to individuals, municipalities, corporations, colleges, universities and more. For several years, he was an Associate Technical Editor for Home Power Magazine, a publication focused on all forms of solar energy and energy conservation. Until recently, he was a nationally syndicated radio host for Mother Earth News.  Holder of a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Dan is the only "civilian" member of the City of Dallas Executive Task Force for the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act on Energy Expenditures. He also serves on the Curriculum Advisory Boards for Tarrant Community College District and the Dallas County Community College District.  Blessed with a unique talent to translate complex energy issues into plain English we can all understand, Dan is much in demand as a public speaker, energy advisor, and authority on energy-related issues and topics. His own home includes solar electricity and solar hot water systems, resulting in a net-zero home. Lepinski also works as a senior engineer for Exeltech, a manufacturer of DC-to-AC sine-wave inverters for solar energy and other applications. He is also known for his Solar Shuttle Mobile First Responder, used by the Fort Worth Fire Department while responding to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

Renewable Energy: It’s All Solar!  Friday, July 15, 2:00pm

Recent innovations in renewable energy for commercial, industrial and retail buildings, practical applications for these technologies and the environmental and economic benefits of their utilization.

Don Clampitt

Don Clampitt is Chairman and CEO of Clampitt Paper Company, one of the best recognized merchant brands in the country. Clampitt Paper specializes in commercial printing papers, and caters to the advertising and design community, printing companies of all sizes, and corporate marketers. Under Don’s leadership, Clampitt Paper became the first Forest Stewardship Council certified paper merchant in Texas and today the company is tri-certified to all sustainable paper standards. Don has 35 years in the paper industry, is a member of the National Paper Trade Association Executive Board and is the current president of the Dream Fund, a non-profit organization aiding professionals in the communications industry.

Dispelling the Paper Myth, Friday, July 15, 3:00pm (no GBCI credit)

Dispelling the environmental myths regarding paper manufacturing and print advertising, this session will discuss industry improvements and the continued commitment of paper manufacturers to environmentally friendly practices.

Philip Thrift, EIT, LEED AP

Philip has three years experience in the design of mechanical systems with a focus on sustainable design of government, civic, institutional, and commercial facilities. As a LEED® Accredited Professional, Philip is committed to promoting energy efficient and sustainable design standards through his diverse project involvement. He has worked on numerous projects seeking LEED® Silver Certification or higher, with a direct oversight of projects that require Energy and Atmosphere credits. This experience has given him valuable insight into Sustainable Building Practices and the Integrated Design Approach. Philip has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, College of Engineering.

Energy Modeling for Sustainability Success, Friday, July 15, 3:00pm

Energy modeling plays an important role in designing high performance buildings and in LEED certification opportunities.  This session will explore how energy models are created, their role in the integrated design approach and the importance of energy modeling to sustainability.

Arnold Kee, LEED AP

Arnold Kee is the continuing education manager for credentialing at the Green Building Certification Institute.  He has worked for 15 years at various non-profits studying the intersection of employment, education and opportunity in emerging job markets.  For ten years he worked at the American Association of Community Colleges looking at the pathway of diverse students from workforce training and associate degrees to the marketplace.  At the Institute for Higher Education Policy he focused on programs and policies that made a difference in student success on the four-year institutional level.  At the National GEM Consortium he looked more specifically at the relationship between graduate programs in engineering and likelihood of employment at Fortune 500 companies.  He is a graduate of Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

GBCI Credential Maintenance Demystified, Friday, July 15, 3:00pm (no GBCI credit)

A discussion of the credential maintenance options, specifics of self-reporting, and an opportunity to ask all of your questions.  Bring a laptop for immediate online help!

Zaida Basora, AIA, LEED AP and Kirk Johnson, AIA, LEED AP

Zaida Basora -- Assistant Director of Public Works and Transportation Department of the City of Dallas, focusing on Facilities Architecture and Engineering; implemented Dallas' green building code which was adopted by the Dallas City Council in April of 2008; recipient of the Building Officials Association of Texas (BOAT) 2008 award of excellence for extra large jurisdictions and a 2009 CLIDE Award in the public policy and planning category; Immediate Past Chair of the US Green Building Council North Texas Chapter.

Kirk Johnson -- R. Kirk Johnson, AIA, LEED AP is an Associate at Corgan Associates coordinating numerous sustainability efforts within the flourishing international design firm practice.  He is the Editor of the USGBC North Texas Chapter magazine and serves on the Chapter Governance Committee. He has worked on numerous prominent architectural projects throughout his professional career, lectures frequently on sustainable design implementation strategies, and has authored many articles promoting green construction practices.  His current research concentrates upon integrating building design tools and optimizing energy performance.

Hard Hat Tour of Dallas Performing Arts Center, Friday, July 15, 3:00pm

An informative and interactive hard hat tour of the Dallas Performing Arts Center, highlighting all green building applications and strategies, as well as, a discussion of the process to obtain LEED certification

Jessica Warrior, CPM, RPA, LEED AP O+M

Jessica is the Property Manager for Granite Properties at 1717 McKinney, Dallas, Texas.  She previously held positions as General Manager for Jones, Lang, LaSalle and as Property Manager for Lincoln Property Company.  Jessica is an active member of the USGBC North Texas Chapter LEED for Existing Buildings Committee and in the Dallas Chapter of International Real Estate Management.  She earned her Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Tour of 17Seventeen McKinney, Friday, July 15, 3:00pm

An informative and interactive tour of the LEED Gold certified 1717 McKinney, highlighting all green building applications and strategies, as well as, a discussion of the challenges of maintaining the building’s sustainability.

Hard Hat Tour of Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Saturday, July 16, 10:00am

An informative and interactive hard hat tour of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, highlighting all green building applications and strategies, as well as, a discussion of the process to obtain LEED certification