Educational Facilities Conference Schedule

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
11:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Annual Golf Outing
High Pointe Golf Club, Williamsburg
 

Thursday, September 18, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Welcome - AIA Michigan (Stephen Smith, AIA)
8:10 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Conference Goals and Guidelines (Ralph Moxley, AIA)
8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Conference Profile (Mick Barney)

Session #1 - Keynote Presentation
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Green, Sustainable Design…It’s the Smart Thing to Do!
Glen S. LeRoy, FAIA, FAICP, Dean
College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University

Our Keynote speaker will trace the issues of energy and environment in the United
States. Going beyond the “Inconvenient Truth”, Glen will focus on the path and
process to defining creative solutions to today’s challenges in the built environment.
This will be a wake-up call you will never forget!

9:30 - 9:40 a.m. Break

Session #2 - Presentation
9:40 - 10:40 a.m.

Sustainable Design and Preservation… a Win-Win Solution!
Michael L. Quinn, FAIA, Principal and President, Quinn Evans
Architects

Recycling of older school buildings is often a more sustainable choice than
replacement. Mike, an award-winning architect from Ann Arbor, will focus on the S.T.
Dana Building at the University of Michigan and other projects that will highlight the
smart choices involved in remodeling older facilities.

10:40 - 10:50 a.m. Break

Session #3 - Presentation
10:50 - 11:50 a.m.

Sustainable Site Planning… The First Step to a Successful Project!
Thomas H. Cahill, PE, President, Cahill Associates, Environmental Consultants

From minimizing the impact of pavement to maximizing the amount of open space on
a site, Thomas will explore the economic options available for preserving more of the
natural environment.

11:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.CEFPI Update (Robert N. Roop, CPD)

Acknowledgement of Conference Sponsors
12:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Who are Our Sponsors?
Lee Andrea, AIA, SHW Group, LLP

A personal thanks to and recognition of this year’s sponsors!

12:15 - 1:20 p.m. Lunch Break and Networking

Session #4 - Breakout Presentations. Your Choice!
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

4a Dealing with the “Holes” in Your Sustainable Design
Eric R. Sassak, AIA, LEED AP, TMP Associates

Schools are full of holes! Doors, windows and skylights have been the weak link in
the insulating performance of a building envelope. But if daylight access is an
important feature of sustainable design, how do we move forward? Eric will explore
the different material options available and the best strategies for striking a balance
between solid wall and fenestration to achieve a high-performance building envelope.

4b The Indoor Environment: How to choose Green Finishes for your Green Building
Lindsay James, LEED AP, Manager of Sustainable Strategy, InterfaceFLOR
Kenn Rickman, Strategic Account Manager, InterfaceFLOR
Director for USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter

All products have environmental burdens that are not readily apparent. How are
“sustainable” products defined? What do “green” product certifications really tell us?
Lindsay and Kenn will share critical thinking techniques to assess impacts of the
entire product life cycle and develop questions to ask of manufacturers and their
products.

4c Day-Lighting in the Classroom: Let the Sun Shine In!
Stefan Graf, IALD, LC, IESNA, Principal, IlluminArt

Daylight, when integrated properly with electric light, provides an energy payback in
less than three years. Use of natural light in the classroom also provides many other
benefits including reduced absenteeism and improved test scores. This session will
reveal the design solutions essential to good lighting practice in educational facilities.

4d Conserving Energy, Improving Air Quality and Reducing Water Use
Robert N. Roop, CPD, Vice President, Peter Basso Associates, Inc.

From compliance with the Michigan Energy Code, heat pumps, heat reclaim, geothermal
loops, to low water-use fixtures, automated flush controls, and other waterreducing
strategies, Bob will explore the latest mechanical system possibilities
available to today’s school designers.

2:30 - 2:40 a.m. Break

Session #5 - Breakout Presentations. Your Choice!
2:40  - 3:40 p.m.

5a Get in the Green Without Going in the Red! The Smart Way to Spend
Construction Dollars
Arlene Samuel, LEED AP, Project Manager, Barton Malow Company
Scott Jernberg, LEED AP, Project Manager, Triangle Associates, Inc.
Timothy J. Ward, Project Manager, Clark Construction Company

Designing Green and constructing Green are opposite sides of the same coin! Learn
how sustainable design choices impact the construction budget, schedule,
constructability, and commissioning. This is an opportunity to hear from the
professionals who are ultimately responsible for making it happen in the field.

5b U.S. Green Building Council’s “LEED for Schools” Initiative
Dan Jacobs, AIA, Senior Principal and Director, A3C Collaborative Architecture
LEED for Schools Committee Chair, USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter

Green schools make sense both for the students and the taxpayers who fund them.
The USGBC LEED for Schools initiative provides an investment in our future based
on lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and healthier children. Join
us to review a vision and plan on how to green our Michigan schools within a
generation.

5c Dealing with the “Holes” in Your Sustainable Design
Eric R. Sassak, AIA, LEED AP, TMP Associates

Schools are full of holes! Doors, windows and skylights have been the weak link in
the insulating performance of a building envelope. But if daylight access is an
important feature of sustainable design, how do we move forward? Eric will explore
the different material options available and the best strategies for striking a balance
between solid wall and fenestration to achieve a high-performance building envelope.

5d The Indoor Environment: How to choose Green Finishes for your Green Building
Lindsay James, LEED AP, Manager of Sustainable Strategy, InterfaceFLOR
Kenn Rickman, Strategic Account Manager, InterfaceFLOR,
Director, USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter

All products have environmental burdens that are not readily apparent. How are
“sustainable” products defined? What do “green” product certifications really tell us?
Lindsay and Kenn will share critical thinking techniques to assess impacts of the
entire product life cycle and develop questions to ask of manufacturers and their
products.

3:30 – 3:50 p.m. Break

Session #6 - Breakout Presentations. Your Choice!
3:50 - 4:50 p.m.

6a Day-lighting in the Classroom: Let the Sun Shine In!
Stefan R. Graf, IALD, LC, IESNA, Principal, IlluminArt

Daylight, when integrated properly with electric light, provides an energy payback in
less than three years. Use of natural light in the classroom also provides many other
benefits including reduced absenteeism and improved test scores. This session will
reveal the design solutions essential to good lighting practice in educational facilities.

6b Conserving Energy, Improving Air Quality, and Reducing Water Use
Robert N. Roop, CPD, Vice President, Peter Basso Associates, Inc.

From compliance with the Michigan Energy Code, heat pumps, heat reclaim, geothermal
loops, to low water-use fixtures, automated flush controls, and other waterreducing
strategies, Bob will explore the latest mechanical system possibilities
available to today’s school designers.

6c Get in the Green Without Going in the Red! The Smart Way to Spend
Construction Dollars
Arlene Samuel, LEED AP, Project Manager, Barton Malow Company
Scott Jernberg, LEED AP, Project Manager, Triangle Associates, Inc
Timothy J. Ward, Project Manager, Clark Construction Company

Designing Green and constructing Green are opposite sides of the same coin! Learn
how Sustainable design choices impact the construction budget, schedule,
constructability, and commissioning. This is an opportunity to hear from the
professionals who are ultimately responsible for making it happen in the field.

6d U.S. Green Building Council’s “LEED for Schools” Initiative
Dan Jacobs, AIA, Senior Principal and Director, A3C Collaborative Architects
“LEED for Schools” Committee Chair, USGBC Detroit Regional Chapter

Green schools make sense both for the students and the taxpayers who fund them.
The USGBC LEED for Schools initiative provides an investment in our future based
on lower operating costs, reduced environmental impact, and healthier children. Join
us to review a vision and plan on how to green our Michigan schools within a
generation.

4:50 to 5:00 p.m. Conference Instructions (Ralph Moxley, AIA)
5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Social Mixing and Networking and Photo Presentation
Dinner (on your own)

Friday, September 19, 2008
 

Session #7 - Presentation
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Case History of a Green School- Whitmore Lake High School
Tom DeKeyser, Principal
Whitmore Lake High School
Jim Vibbart, President
Whitmore Lake Public Schools Board of Education

Hear the story about this LEED-Silver certified rural school from the perspective of the
Principal and the School Board president. What were their expectations, what were
the results, and how did the two compare?

9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Break
 

Session #8 – Presentation
9:10 – 10:10 a.m.

Case History of a Green School- Detroit Performing Arts Academy
Thomas Sherry, AIA, Design Principal, Hamilton-Anderson Associates
Bill Stewart, Senior Project Manager, Skanska USA

A jewel in the heart of the City of Detroit! Learn how this unique school is meeting the
needs of the public school district while keeping a green profile. The architect and the
construction manager will take us on a virtual guided tour of this LEED certified
building.

10:10 - 10:30 a.m. Break (Hotel Checkout)

Session #9 - Photos & Video Story
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

2008 Presentation of New and Remodeled Michigan Educational Facilities
Kirk Delzer, AIA, Integrated Design Solutions

A presentation of new and recently renovated educational facilities designed by
Michigan Architects. Conference attendees will go home with a DVD to share with
others.

Green, Sustainable Design- Why We Are Not There Yet!
Glen S. LeRoy, FAIA, FAICP, Dean

College of Architecture and Design, Lawrence Technological University
Have we made the case for Green, Sustainable Design? Glen will outline the
challenges ahead and send us home with a charge for the future!

12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Wrap-up and Door Prizes and Acknowledgements

General Information

The Educational Facilities Conference is held to provide educators, school board members, educational planners, school administrators, architects, engineers, construction managers, and other interested professionals with the latest available information which will assist them in planning, designing and constructing educational facilities.

All arrangements for lodging should be made by the individuals attending. Application should be made at the earliest possible date, as the enrollment will be limited.

Attendance for the Conference is limited to the first 320 registrants. The early registration fee for members of AIA Michigan, MSBO, MASA, MAF, MASB, CEFPI, USGBC and sponsors is $275 for each person attending the conference. For non-members the fee is $300. Attendees from the same firm or school district will receive a $50 discount for the third registrant for early registration. Registration after August 15, 2008 is $325 for member organizations and sponsors and $350 for other attendees. Thursday includes breakfast and lunch. Friday includes breakfast.

A Golf Scramble is planned for Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

Casual resort wear is appropriate for all portions of the Conference.

Make check payable to the AIA Michigan and send to:

AIA Michigan
553 E. Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
tele: [313] 965-4100
fax: [313] 965-1501

No registration fee refunds after August 15, 2008.

This seminar has been approved for 10 hours of AIA Learning Units, including a minimum of 1.5 Health, Safety & Welfare credits, to satisfy requirements for continuing education to maintain AIA Membership and licensure in 30 states. State Board of Education C.E.U.s: 0.5 to 0.9 MASB offers up to 15 education credits for attendees typically. Note: All education credits subject to change.

The sponsoring organizations and the 2008 Committee wish to acknowledge the contributions of:

• H.J. Umbaugh & Associates for sponsorship of the conference website.
• Innovative Communications, Inc. of Grand Rapids and Saginaw, Michigan, for providing the PowerPoint system, projectors, and sound reinforcement system.
• Dunn Blue Reprographic Technologies printing of notebook materials.

2008 Sponsors / Sponsor Location

• Acoustics by Design, Inc Grand Rapids, MI
• George W. Auch Company Pontiac, MI
• Barton Malow Company Southfield, MI
• Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Troy, MI
• Beckering Advisor, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
• Clark Construction Company Lansing, MI
• The CSM Group Kalamazoo, MI
• The Design Forum, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
• Dew-El Corporation Holland, MI
• Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. South Lyon, MI
• Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. Novi, MI
• French Associates, Inc. Rochester, MI
• IlluminArt Ypsilanti, MI
• Integrated Design Solutions Troy, MI
• Interkal Spectator Seating Kalamazoo, MI
• Kiefer Specialty Flooring Niles, MI
• Kingscott Associates, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
• McCarthy & Smith, Inc. Farmington Hills, MI
• Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC Detroit, MI
• Miller-Davis Company Kalamazoo, MI
• Partners in Architecture, PLC Mount Clemens, MI
• Plante & Moran, PLLC Southfield, MI
• Progressive AE Grand Rapids, MI
• SHW Group, LLC Berkley, MI
• Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. Rochester Hills, MI
• The Spicer Group Saginaw, MI
• Stauder, Barch & Associates, Inc. Ann Arbor, MI
• THA Architects Engineers Flint, MI
• Thrun Law Firm, PC East Lansing, MI
• TMP Associates, Inc. Bloomfield Hills, MI
• TowerPinkster Grand Rapids, MI
• Triangle Associates, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI
• H.J. Umbaugh & Associates Lansing, MI
• URS Corporation Grand Rapids, MI
• Wachovia Securities East Lansing, MI
• Wigen Tincknell Meyer & Associates, Inc. Saginaw, MI
• Wold Architects & Engineers Royal Oak, MI
• Wolgast Corporation Saginaw, MI

2008 Conference Committee:

• Lee Andrea, AIA SHW Group, LLC
• Mick Barney Triangle Associates, Inc.
• Neale Bauman, CCS, AIA The Design Forum, Inc.
• Kirk Delzer, AIA Integrated Design Solutions
• Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA, AIA Michigan
• Pete Keener Keener Consulting
• Karen C. Kelly Clark Construction Company
• Richard P. Kelley Stauder Barch Associates
• Dan Kritta, AIA Wold Architects and Engineers
• Doug Kueffner, AIA Wigen Tincknell Meyer & Associates, Inc.
• Adam Lach, AIA, LEED AP Partners in Architecture, PLC
• Mary G. Martin Michigan Department of Treasury
• Ralph W. Moxley, AIA, REFP, LEED AP URS Corporation
• Charles Nelson, AIA Kingscott Associates, Inc.
• Dawn Peterson, AIA SHW Group, LLC
• Charles F. Poat, AIA, LEED AP Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
• Mark Reile, AIA TMP Associates, Inc.
• Robert N. Roop, CPD Peter Basso Associates, Inc.
• Robert Stempien, AIA Barton Malow Company
• Kay Veen
• Craig Westrick, AIA, NCARB French Associates, Inc.