Completing the Curve: The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies
as a Model for Future Sustainable Research Environments
David C. Gibney and Jim
Wermes, P.E., HDR Inc.
Jack Mizner, Sandia National Laboratories
In 2004 HDR presented key sustainable design features
of Sandia National Laboratories' Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies
(CINT) to an enthusiastic audience at Labs21. The presentation focused
on LEED® and the Application Guide for Labs (Labs 21 or LEED
EPC), as well as unique sustainable considerations for nanotechnology
facilities.
CINT is now built and currently being occupied. How does it compare
to what was planned two years ago? Have there been improvements
along the construction path? What was changed and why? Did using
the Application Guide for Labs improve lab performance over the
baseline design? How did the LEED™ process help or hinder the
construction process?
These questions, as well as whatever the attendees wish to discuss
will be explored.
Labs21 Connection:
CINT is one of the very first projects to integrate the LEED Application
Guide for Labs into the federal laboratory design and construction
process and, in fact, many of the lessons learned during the process
have been passed onto the Application Guide for Labs Technical Advisory
Committee (Jack Mizner, one of the three presenters serves on this
Committee). In a matter of months the official Application Guide
for Labs will be released. Our presentation gives attendees an opportunity
to discover what has worked so far (and what has not) and why key
changes have been made in the upcoming Application Guide for Labs.
Biographies:
David Gibney is a Sustainable Design Project Manager for
HDR Inc. Since joining HDR in 2000 Mr. Gibney has provided sustainable
design consultation to several federal agencies including the General
Services Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Department
of Energy. His state agency experience at HDR includes the California
Department of General Services and the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources. A LEED Accredited Professional since 2001, Mr. Gibney
has developed multiple sustainable design training materials for
public and private clients. He has delivered presentations focused
on sustainable design at numerous national building design &
construction conferences.
Jim Wermes has over 30 years of
hands on experience in the mechanical engineering field. Mr. Wermes'
experience includes the design of HVAC for critical and non critical
environments, exhaust, ultra high purity gas distribution systems,
high purity water production and distribution systems for institutional,
pharmaceutical and advanced technology projects, including microelectronics
and nanotechnology facilities.
Jack Mizner is the Pollution Prevention
Coordinator for Sandia National Laboratories. A licensed Professional
Engineer, Mr. Mizner has an established record for improving facility
performance while decreasing institutional waste and pollution.
Mr. Mizner serves on the LEED Application Guide for Labs Advisory
Committee. In addition, he is the President of the New Mexico Chapter
of the U.S. Green Building Council. Mr. Mizner is an experienced
lecturer and trainer in energy performance, waste management and
sustainable design.
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