Thursdays, October 14, and 28, 2004
"Hunt For Green October" luncheon series
The Academy
5 Vandever Avenue, Brandywine Village
Wilmington, DE
12:00-1:00 pm
Continuing Ed. Credits:
Each lunch presentation is worth 1 AIA LU.

Hear two inspiring and detailed talks that will help you gain a broader and greener perspective! It’s free – just bring your own lunch. (Drink and cookies provided.)

October 14, 2004
"Sustainable Design and High Performance HVAC Systems"

Presented by Rob Diemer, mechanical engineer, partner at AKF Engineers, LLP and member of the Board of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council

The movement toward more sustainable building design and the increasing adoption of design concepts and systems used in Europe has brought about a renaissance in the types of HVAC systems being designed for buildings in the United States. The seminar will review some basic concepts about the thermal environment and HVAC energy use. HVAC system options beyond traditional VAV systems will be explored including some passive techniques. The benefits and limitations of these systems will be reviewed as well as some simple application guidelines. In addition, a case study will be utilized to show the relationship between high performance HVAC systems and the buildings they serve. The case study will highlight the benefits of integrated design.

October 28, 2004
"LEED in the Landscape: Beyond the Building Walls"

Presented by José M. Almiñana, RLA, landscape architect, principal at Andropogon Associates and LEED™-accredited professional.

Drawing upon historical and contemporary precedents, this presentation will illustrate the manner in which landscape architects and planners can increase ecosystem health, foster biotic integrity, and preserve cultural well-being while collaborating with architects and other building /construction professionals from the beginning of the design process. José Almiñana will illustrate how site interventions can fulfill up to 75 percent of basic LEED™ certification while providing holistic integration of the built project with biophysical systems.

DVGBC programming made possible by our sustaining sponsors – The Homasote Co., Liberty Property Trust, Forbo, The Hankin Group, Haworth, Interface, Inc., Mannington, Powell Trachtman, 7group, and Urban Engineers.

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RSVP:
RSVP by noon on Wednesday to
AIA Delaware (aiade@dca.net).
Provide name, company, and phone number for each attendee.

Questions?
Contact Suzanne Stewart sstewart@dvgbc.org
(302) 622-9550

Co-Hosts:
The Delaware Valley Green Building Council and
the American Institute of Architects’ Delaware Chapter

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