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2012 Conference Agenda

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Conference Day 1

7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Registration open

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8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

• Breakfast

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8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Poster Session open

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8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

• Opening Plenary Session

  • I²SL Welcoming Remarks

    • Phil Wirdzek, I²SL, Master of Ceremonies

  • International Laboratory Student Design Competition

    • Welcoming Remarks and MREC Project Overview

      • Stephen Meinhold, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and Joint Institute for Caribbean Marine Studies Partner

    • U.S. Department of the Interior Remarks

      • Anthony M. Babauta, U.S. Department of the Interior
    • Jury Reflections
    • Paul Mathew, Ph.D., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Student Design Competition Juror

    • Presentation by International Sustainable Laboratory Student Design Competition Winner

      • Carnegie Mellon University: Modular Sustainability

        • Dan Addis, Carnegie Mellon University
        • Eui Song (John) Kim, Carnegie Mellon University
        • Gary Moshier, Carnegie Mellon University (faculty sponsor)
        • Jensen Ying, Carnegie Mellon University

    • Presentation by International Sustainable Laboratory Student Design Competition Winner

      • Clemson University: MR + EC

        • Ulrike Heine, Clemson University (faculty sponsor)
        • Dianah Katzenberger, Clemson University
        • Caitlin Ranson, Clemson University

    • Presentation of awards to the International Sustainable Laboratory Student Design Competition Honorable Mentions

      • Carnegie Mellon University
      • University of Kansas
      • University Laval

    • Competition Wrap-up

      • Phil Wirdzek

  • EPA Opening Remarks

  • Craig Hooks, Office of Administration and Resources Management, EPA
  • DOE Opening Remarks
  • Timothy Unruh, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP, CEM, CSDP, Federal Energy Management Program, DOE

  • Sponsor Welcome

  • Michael Sullivan, Schneider Electric

  • I²SL Announcements and Concluding Remarks

    • Phil Wirdzek

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10:30 a.m. – 11a.m.

• Break
  Sponsored by Tek-Air

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10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Technology and Services Fair Exhibitor Showcase

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10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• Technology and Services Fair open

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10:45 a.m. – noon

• Tool-Torials

  • Make the Labs21 Tool Kit Your Most Valuable (Free) Design Tool
    Geoffrey Bell, P.E., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Using Measurement and Verification to Support LEED^® Version 3/Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria 3.0/ENERGY STAR^®
    Les Hedman, LEED^® Green Associate™, Managing Energy Solutions, LLC

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11 a.m. – noon

• San Jose Meet-and-Greet for Friends of I²SL

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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• Technology Demonstrations

  • Modeling Laboratory HVAC and Optimizing System Selection
    Kenneth Crooks, Phoenix Controls
  • Remediate the Toughest of Stains With the nora^® pro clean system
    Tom Hume, nora systems, Inc.
    Jon Best, nora systems, Inc.
  • The Labconco Protector XStream, Maximizing Energy Efficiency Regardless of Face Velocity
    Luke Savage, Labconco Corporation
    

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Noon – 1:30 p.m.

• Lunch

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1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

• Session A1
  Laboratory FUNdamentals
  

  Part 1 of 2
  
  Moderator: Beth Shearer, Beth Shearer and Associates, Inc.
  

  • Thinking Outside the Laboratory: A Broad Approach to Smart Lighting Strategies
    Kelly Cunningham, California Lighting Technology Center
  • Laboratory Exhaust Equipment—Optimizing Design for Operational Flexibility and Energy Efficiency
    Paul Lemestre, P.E., LEED AP^®, MBA, Research Facilities Design
  • Best Practices in High-Performance Energy Recovery in Laboratory Buildings: Automated Run-Around Technology with Carbon Tracking System
    Rudolf Zaengerle, Ph.D., Konvekta USA Inc.

• Session A2
  

  Sustainable Equipment Session
  Part 1 of 2
  
  Moderator: Aimee Smith, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.

  • N₂O as a Replacement for SF₆, the ASHRAE Standard 110
    Martin Burke, Technical Safety Services, Inc.
  • A Balancing Act: Evaluating Laminar Hoods for Performance and Protection
    James Wallace, Science Associates
  • Fan Efficiency Grades and Their Effects on Laboratory HVAC Systems
    Ronald Wendorski, P.E., Greenheck Fan Corporation

• Session A3
  

  Breathing Easy: Air Change Rates in Laboratories
  
  Moderator: Kenneth Crooks, Phoenix Controls

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics-Driven Evaluation of Air-Change Effectiveness in Laboratory HVAC Design Optimization
    Alexy Kolesnikov, Ph.D., CPP
  • St. John's University Challenge: Upgrade St. Albert Hall Science Building for Sustainability and OSHA Laboratory Standards
    Robert Morris, Flow Safe Inc.

• Session A4
  

  Following Building Information Modeling (BIM) Toward a More Sustainable Building
  Part 1 of 2
  
  Moderator: Terrence Alcorn, Stantec

  • Building Information Modeling for Laboratories: From Concept to Facility Management
    Kevin Brettmann, JE Dunn Construction
    Eric Hall, AIA, LEED AP^®, Innovations 10.01
    20 minutes
  • Building Information Modeling and Virtual Design and Construction at the Georgia Tech Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory
    Jonathan Ammon, Associate AIA, Gilbane Building Company
    F. Chip Bullock, Jr., AIA, LEED AP BD+C, HDR, Inc.
    20 minutes
  • Using Building Performance Modeling in Building Information Modeling for Laboratories
    Renee Azerbegi, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, Ambient Energy
    20 minutes
  • Utilizing Building Information Modeling for Successful Cleanroom Design
    Vincent Miller, Abbie Gregg, Inc.
    20 minutes
  • Questions and Answers with Session Speakers
    10 minutes

• Session A5
  

  Occupy Laboratories: Promoting Sustainability Through User Best Practices Symposium
  Part 1 of 2
  
  Moderator: Will Lintner, DOE
  

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cold Storage Efficiency Campaign
    Allen Doyle, MS, University of California

  • University Laboratory Waste Management: The Best of Intentions…
    Amorette Getty, Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
  • The CU Green Labs Program Methodology for Building and Sustaining a Network of Engaged Laboratory Scientists in Conservation at the University of Colorado at Boulder
    Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

• Session A6
  

  Sustain Your High-Tech Facility with Properly Trained Professionals
  Part 1 of 2
  
  Moderators: Barbara Widhalm, Laney College, and Phil Wirdzek, I²SL

  • Setting the Stage for High-Tech Facility Operator Education and Training: Summary of Comments and Recommendations from the Labs21 2011 Annual Conference and Facility Fusion Conference
    Robert Blakey, CBRE
    20 minutes

  • Best Practices in Operations of High-Tech Buildings: Insights for Education and Training Needs
    Peter Crabtree, Laney College
    20 minutes

  • Speaking the Same Language: Ensuring Your Laboratory Turnover From Construction to Operations is a Smooth One
    John Ott, Ohio State University
    Don Conover, Gilbane Building Company
    20 minutes
  • A Facility Manager's View: What the High-Tech Facility Operator Needs to Know and Be Able to Do
    Harry Stark, University of California, Berkeley
    20 minutes
  • Synopsis of What We've Heard and What We'll Discuss During the Second Session
    Barbara Widhalm, Laney College
    Phil Wirdzek, I²SL
    20 minutes

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3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Break
  Sponsored by Tek-Air

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3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

• Session B1
  Laboratory FUNdamentals
  

  Part 2 of 2
  
  Moderator: Dennis Nolan, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Vivarium Design 101: Focus on Rodent Caging
    Paulina Bugyis, AIA, BSA LifeStructures
  • Harnessing a Collaborative, Eco-minded Culture as a Force for Good Design
    Dan Seng, Perkins+Will
  • Laboratory Ventilation: Rethinking the Tradition
    Ralph Stuart, CIH, Cornell University

• Session B2
  

  Sustainable Equipment Session
  Part 2 of 2
  
  Moderator: Andy Bosscher, Twin City Fan and Blower

  • Sustainable Design of Energy-Efficient Laboratory Exhaust Systems
    Charles Gans, LEED Green Associate, P.E., MBA, Strobic Air Corporation
  • Sustainable, Cost-Effective Ultra-Low-Temperature Freezers
    Neill Lane, Stirling Ultracold, Division of Global Cooling, Inc.
    Jason Thompson, Stirling Ultracold, Division of Global Cooling, Inc.
  • Sustainable Lighting Solutions with Light-Emitting Diodes
    Rick Marino, Cree

• Session B3
  

  Laboratory Design: Flexing in New and Different Directions
  
  Moderator: Tom Carroll, nora systems, Inc.

  • Introducing the Third and Fourth Levels of Flexibility in Sustainable Laboratory Buildings: Real Case Studies
    Adelmo Antelo, High Identity Buildings, S.L.
    Antton Altube, High Identity Buildings, S.L.
  • Designing for Flexibility: Creating the New FLEX Laboratory at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for Studying the Next Generation of Building Efficiency Technologies
    Karen Cribbins-Kuklin, AIA, Anshen+Allen
    Eric Soladay, P.E., Integral Group
  • Human Factors and Architectural Expression: Daylighting and Delighting the Researchers
    Mark Loeffler, IALD, LEED AP, Atelier Ten
    Debi McDonald, AIA, LEED AP, NBBJ

• Session B4
  

  Following Building Information Modeling (BIM) Toward a More Sustainable Building
  Part 2 of 2
  
  Moderator: Sean Olcott, Ecodomus

  • Developing a Standard Structure for Energy Auditing Using Building Information Modeling at the Pennsylvania State University
    Craig R. Dubler, Ph.D., Penn State University
    Tabitha Sprau Coulter, MS, Penn State University
    20 minutes
  • Scalability of BIM, User Collaboration, and Sustainability for Smaller Laboratory Facilities
    Gary Bloom, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
    Larry VanHouten, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
    20 minutes
  • The Development of the Laboratory Concept Design Assistant
    Hugo Sheward, Georgia Institute of Technology
    20 minutes
  • Questions and Answers with Session Speakers
    30 minutes

• Session B5
  

  Occupy Laboratories: Promoting Sustainability Through User Best Practices Symposium
  Part 2 of 2
  
  Moderator: Nick Caronna, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, CRB
  

  • A Detailed Scoring Tool for Green Laboratory Operations: Test Case
    Allen Doyle, MS, University of California
  • Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reduction at the National Institutes of Health: Lessons Learned
    Leo Angelo Gumapas, P.E., The National Institutes of Health
  • Survey of Ultra-Low-Temperature Freezers
    Marco Neri, Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation
    Jeremiah Convery, Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation

• Session B6
  Sustain Your High-Tech Facility with Properly Trained Professionals
  

  Part 2 of 2
  
  Moderators: Barbara Widhalm, Laney College, and Phil Wirdzek, I²SL

  • Overview of I²SL's Proposed Competency Areas for High-Tech Facility Operators
    Phil Wirdzek, I²SL
    20 minutes

  • Facilitated Discussion
    Barbara Widhalm, Laney College
    Phil Wirdzek, I²SL
    

    60 minutes

  • Wrap Up and Next Steps
    Barbara Widhalm, Laney College
    Phil Wirdzek, I²SL
    

    10 minutes

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5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Technology and Services Fair Evening Reception
• Technology and Services Fair and Poster Session Open

 

Agenda Home | Pre-Conference Events | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
Morning Roundtables | Technology Demonstrations
Symposia | Posters | Tool-Torials | Open Meetings
Conference Overview (24 KB, 1 pp)