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2020 Conference Agenda

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Conference Day 1

Access the Recording	Opening Plenary Labs and COVID-19: An Owners’ Perspective Moderator: Chris Incarvito Experts reflect on the resiliency of laboratories in response to the COVID-19 pandemic from their own experiences, and discuss ways in which deferred maintenance in research buildings can be addressed to prepare against future global events. Sponsored by Triatek by Johnson Controls, Inc.
	Lab Resilience: Strategies, Guides, and Partnerships
Access the Recording Session sponsored by Grumman/Butkus Associates	Developing the Lab Resilience Guide Jacob Werner, Perkins & Will Lisa Churchill, Climate Advisory, LLC George Karidis, SmithGroup Electrification and Decarbonization of Research Facilities John McDonald, SmithGroup Katrina Kelly-Pitou, SmithGroup Cambridge Sustainable Labs–A Local Partnership Delivering Sustainable Solutions to the Cambridge Lab Community Steven Miller, Eversource Jennifer Ballew
	Commissioning: Tools and Strategies to Enhance Performance
Access the Recording	What a Difference FDD Makes (at Stanford) Alison Farmer, kW Engineering Leslie Kramer, Stanford University Let's Bend the Curve: New Strategies to Maximize Ongoing Building Performance Michele Sagehorn, Red Car Analytics Leveraging AFDD and MBCx During Laboratory Start-up to Maximize Energy Savings and Ensure Equipment Reliability Hadas Webb, Cimetrics Inc. Julianne Rhoads, Cimetrics Inc.
	Lab Users: Green Labs and Green Chemistry
Access the Recording	Shaping the NIH Green Labs Program to Address and Overcome Barriers in Participation Bani Bhattacharya, National Institutes of Health Minoo Shakoury-Elizeh, National Institutes of Health Making the Case for Green Chemistry Education at the University of Colorado Boulder: A Report Available to Use and Adapt for Advocacy on Other Campuses Natalie Kra, University of Colorado Boulder A Decade of Green Labs at the University of Colorado Boulder Barbara Petkus, University of Colorado, Boulder
	Smart Labs: Tools and Perspectives
Access the Recording	How Smart Is Your Lab? Using the Smart Labs Toolkit to Achieve High Performance Labs Rachel Shepherd, Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program Amanda Kirkeby, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Accelerating Smart Labs in Universities and Laboratories: A View From the Field Jofrey Quintanar, Argonne National Laboratory Catherine Hurley, Argonne National Laboratories Shannon Horn, University of Colorado Boulder Genna Waldvogel, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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	Core Facilities: Sharing, Space, and Collaboration
Access the Recording	Reclaiming Valuable Research Laboratory Space: Measuring the Cost of Renewal Michael Blayney, Northwestern University Markus Schaufele, Northwestern University How Co-Localization of Shared Research Equipment Can Impact the Design and Engineering of Both New and Renovated Laboratory Buildings Sean Convery, PE, Cator, Ruma & Associates Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED-AP BD&C, CannonDesign A Collaborative Approach to Lab Design Greg Engel, University of Chicago
	Commissioning: Case Studies & Lessons Learned
Access the Recording	Achieving a -15% MwH Energy Reduction Through Sustainable Practices (2017-2020) Steven Driver Ph.D., Sanofi Biologics Divisions Lessons Learned From New and Retrofit Data Driven Commissioning Projects Part 1: Engineer of Record and Owners Maximilian Christman, California Institute of Technology Chris Hughes, Taylor Engineering Lessons Learned From New and Retrofit Data Driven Commissioning Projects Part 2: CxA and Owners Peter Do, Altura Associates, Inc. Seth Fink, California Institute of Technology
	Campuses: Green Labs, Incubators, and Decarbonization
Access the Recording	It's Electric! Learn the Moves for Decarbonizing the Thermal Energy and Process Equipment in Labs Paul Erickson, Affiliated Engineers, Inc (AEI) A First of Its Kind Incubator Ecosystem in Chicago's Fulton Market Neighborhood: A Case Study Mark Paskanik, CRB John Flavin, Portal Innovations, LLC. The Next Decade of Green Labs at the University of Colorado Boulder Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, University of Colorado-Boulder
	Smart Labs: Several Short Presentations
Access the Recording	Back for More: Smart Labs Pechakucha 2.0 Panel Rachel Shepherd, Federal Energy Management Program, Department of Energy Otto Van Geet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Robin Jones, Sandia National Laboratory Christina Perez, Argonne National Laboratory Deirdre Carter, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Genna Waldvogel, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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	Core Facilities: Design and Renovation Panels
Access the Recording Session sponsored by PHC Corporation of North America	Core Facilities: Designing Sustainable Research Laboratories Joe Austin, University of Chicago Chad Goeser, Northwestern University Philip Hockberger, PhD, Northwestern University Adana Johns, Perkins & Will George Langan PhD, University of Chicago Lab Building Renovations as an Alternative to New Construction: Pros and Cons Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder Alicia Pandimos Maurer, AIA, LEED-AP BD&C, CannonDesign Wayne Northcutt, University of Colorado Boulder Shannon Horn, University of Colorado Boulder
	Design and Operation for Lab Carbon Reduction
Access the Recording	Under the Microscope: Two Years Running a Successful, Sustainable Lab Marc Brune, PAE Engineers Tim Evans, SRG Partnership Low Carbon and Resilient Design Strategies for Laboratory Building Enclosures Jillian Burgess, RWDI Wellness, Social Infrastructure, and a Low Carbon narrative revitalizes a major Research Campus Dathe Wong, HDR Donald Chong, HDR
	Flexibility and Financing for Better Lab Spaces
Access the Recording	Lean Is Green: Accomplishing More While Building Less Shawn Diederich, The Clark Enersen Partners Kate Hier, The Clark Enersen Partners Funding Laboratory Sustainability With PACE Financing Michele Pitale, CounterpointeSRE Hannon Armstrong SRE Post-Occupancy Evaluation of a Hyper-Flexible Laboratory Dirk von Below, Flad Architects
	Smart Labs: Can Laboratories Be Both Safe and Efficient?
Access the Recording Session sponsored by Aircuity, Inc.	Stump the Chumps: Can Labs Be Both Safe and Efficient? Wendell Brase, University of California, Irvine James Connelly, My Green Lab Catherine Hurley, Argonne National Laboratory Thomas C. Smith, 3Flow Otto Van Geet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Next Steps for Advancing Smart Labs Working Session at I²SL Catherine Hurley, Argonne National Laboratory

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Conference Day 2


	Lab Design With Special Considerations
Access the Recording	Moving From Interdisciplinary Science to Interdisciplinary Learning Punit Jain, CannonDesign Energy Hog to Sustainable Hub: Technological, Programmatic, and Spatial Innovations That Moved the Needle Marvin Kemp, Design Collective Architects Casey Ross, Burdette, Koehler, Murphy & Associates The TNPRC Regional Biosafety Laboratory: A Vital National Resource E. Scott Kreitlein, BDHP
	Laboratory Controls Strategies
Access the Recording	Using Key Performance Indicators to Monitor Critical HVAC Operations Ian Bonadeo, Hawkeye Energy Solutions The Results Are In: Comparing Modeled HVAC Energy Recovery Performance To Actual Energy Recovery Performance In Lab Buildings Heidi Dugan, Konvekta USA, Inc. How to Implement a Successful Laboratory Energy Reduction Program: It Starts with Buy-in Nate Fanning, Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc. Melissa Scully, Environmental Health & Engineering, Inc.
	Ventilation and Air Flow for Safe Laboratories
Access the Recording	Can ACH Specifications Safeguard Smaller Labs? A CFD Approach Kishor Khankari, AnSight LLC Changing Gears and Leading the Path in Laboratory and Vivarium Air Flow Controls for the Campus Mark Labac, Edge Mechanical Systems, Inc. Jay Campbell, University of Colorado Denver \| Anschutz Medical Campus Minimizing Energy Consumption in Labs While Enhancing Safety, Health, and Working Environment Denis Maiorani, C7-GLOBAL Hansjuerg Luedi, H. Luedi + Co. AG
	Planning Labs for Better Performance
Access the Recording	From Art to Science: Transforming a Museum Into an All-Electric Coworking Lab Marco Alves, PAE Kevin Koblik, MBH Architects Combining Efficiency With Occupant Comfort at The University of British Columbia's New Undergraduate Biosciences Complex Dennis Giobbe, Diamond Schmitt Architects Kevin Shea, AME Group Green Pre-Planning for Lasting Results David Miller, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, BSA LifeStructures Noble Lilliestierna, BSA LifeStructures
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	Lab Construction Project Management and Transformation
Access the Recording Session sponsored by JE Dunn	Leveraging Technology to Streamline More Efficient Project Deliveries Lynne Cooper, Facility Logix Tim Howland, Facility Logix Breathing New Life Into Antiquated Buildings: A Sustainable Approach to Lab Transformation Margo Pietras Barnes, University of Pennsylvania Karen Brooks, Ballinger Considering Modular Facility - for Research Lab: A Case Study of Modular cGMP Facilities at NIH Prashant Gongal, Perkins+Will
	Metrics and Modeling to Optimize Performance
Access the Recording	Target 2030: Establishing Utility-Performance Targets for Carbon Reduction at the University of Toronto Joel Good, RWDI Lab Design Optimization Using LCA and Energy Modeling Mitra Sajjadi, Jacobs Engineering Group Co. Jane Kepros, Jacobs Engineering Group Co. Update to I²SL Laboratory Modeling Guideline Using ASHRAE 90.1-2019 Michael Walsh, R.G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP
	Hazardous Materials and Fume Hood Performance in Labs
Access the Recording	Fire Safety in the Laboratory Pete Caudle, Asecos Inc. Laboratory Fume Hood Exhaust Analysis Sunil Lakshmipathy, Jensen Hughes Steve McCawley, Jensen Hughes A Strategy for Proactively Managing Hazardous Lab Materials Isabel Mandujano, CRB
	Planning and Designing High-Performance Labs
Access the Recording	Considering Sustainable Design Solutions for a High Performance Lab: A Case Study for LEED Gold at IUPUI's Innovation Hall Ted Kussow, Applied Engineering Services Andrew Brown, Perkins and Will Low-Energy Laboratory Design Fundamentals Robert Thompson, SmithGroup Energy Efficiency in High Performance Laboratories: A Utility Perspective Steven Miller, Eversource
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	Designing and Building Labs Under Unique Conditions
Access the Recording	Tight Humidification Tolerances in Critical Environments Sean Convery, PE, Cator, Ruma & Associates Ryan Lee, Cator, Ruma & Associates Measuring Pedestrian-Induced Vibrations to Assess the Suitability of an Existing Laboratory for Vibration-Sensitive Equipment Julia Graham, RWDI Design and Construction of Quantum Computational Laboratories Brian Sanders, Bulley & Andrews, LLC Michael Semenzin, MRSA Architects & Planners
	Maximizing Heat and Energy Recovery in Labs
Access the Recording	High-Performance Energy Recovery Options Designed to Minimize Electrical and Gas Service Requirements While Delivering Optimal Energy and Financial Results Tom McGee, Konvekta USA Inc. Justifying the High Performance Wrap Around Modified Glycol Loop for Heat Recovery: A Case Study of a Lab Project in China Paul Tsang, Jacobs Engineering Group Betty Liu, Jacobs Engineering Group All Electric in Cold Climate- Combining High-Performance Energy Recovery and Heat Pumps Rudolf Zaengerle, Konvekta USA Inc.
	Fume Hoods and Lab Ventilation
Access the Recording	Update on Standards and Practices for Lab Ventilation Jim Coogan, Siemens Smart Infrastructure California Mandatory Regulation for Fume Hood Sash Closers and Exhaust Contaminant Measurement Victor Neuman, Laboratory Exhaust Certification Chemistry Teaching and Research Lab Swing Spaces Made Easy and Efficient Anthony Petone, BR+A Consulting Engineers Kenneth Crooks, Erlab, Inc.
	Planning for Sustainability: Beyond Energy Efficiency
Access the Recording	A Toolkit for Making the Research Enterprise More Sustainable and More Equitable Christina Greever, My Green Lab Star Scott, University of Georgia Overcoming Barriers and Inefficiencies in Waste Management and Diversion in Laboratory Design Noble Lilliestierna, PE, LEED BD+C, BSA LifeStructures Monique Kowalik, LEED Green Associate, BSA LifeStructures Advancing Innovation and Sustainability: University of Arizona's Bioscience Research Laboratories Vicki Worden, Green Building Initiative David Eldridge Jr., P.E., BEMP, BEAP, HBDP, GGA, Grumman/Butkus Associates
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	Technology Solutions for Labs
Access the Recording Session sponsored by Bulley & Andrews	The Value of Visualization and Virtual Reality in Laboratory Design Matthew Edmonds, Page Mike Reilly, Page Natural Ventilation Energy Savings Through Wind Engineering Ryan Parker, CPP Wind Engineering Laser Labs: Resolving Competing Needs of Measurement Uncertainty Minimization and Sustainability. David Sereno, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. Matthew Garrett, Flad Architects
	Get Smart About Lab Exhaust Systems
Access the Recording	Being Smart about "Smart" Laboratory Exhaust Systems Brad Cochran, CPP, Inc. N - 1, A different Approach to Redundancy for Laboratory Exhaust Systems Keith Lins, M. K. Plastics Corporation Navigating Exhaust Stack Design Codes/Standards/Guidelines While Achieving Exhaust Fan Energy Savings Aimee Smith, RWDI
	HVAC and Variable Air Volume Solutions for Labs
Access the Recording	Saving Energy With Four-Pipe VAV: A Case Study of OSU Johnson Hall Nedzib Biberic, PAE Kyle Frennea, PAE High-Performance Glazing and Mechanical Strategies for Research Buildings Christopher Hall, IPS Samantha Kalup, IPS Laboratory HVAC Control Optimization: Exploring the Differences Between a VAV Box, Venturi Air Valve, and Measured Airflow Valve Beth Mankameyer, Triatek \| Johnson Controls
	WELL Buildings and Healthy Labs
Access the Recording	Healthy Lab Buildings Dan Diehl, Aircuity, Inc. Healthy Labs: Opportunities for the WELL Standard in Research Environments Julia Janaro, Clark Nexsen Don Kranbuehl, Clark Nexsen Sustained Inspiration: A Case Study on Incubator Space for Transformative Gene Therapy Cures Scott McNallan, CRB Kevin Ruddy, Amicus Therapeutics

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2020 Conference Agenda

Tuesday, October 6, 2020Conference Day 1

Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Conference Day 2

I2SL is dedicated to advancing sustainable laboratories globally.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Conference Day 1

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Conference Day 2

I²SL is dedicated to advancing sustainable laboratories globally.