The Portland Building Enclosure group will be organizing a tour of the in-progress renovation of the Portland Building. The project is located at 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Touring guests will need to check-in, sign-in, and fill out waivers prior to the tour; please congregate under Portlandia at fifteen minutes prior to the tour Thursday, April 4th.

DLR Group and Howard S Wright are working on the new renovation of this iconic building. We ask that guests bring their own PPE, including: 1. Hard hats 2. Vests 3. Pants 4. Shoes w/ankle support 5. Safety glasses.

Designed by Michael Graves and built in 1982 as administrative offices for the City of Portland, The Portland Building is an award-winning example of Post Modern architecture. The building was later placed on the National Register of Historic Places as a building of “exceptional importance,” but it currently faces problems with its structure, exterior, and operational systems that repairs alone cannot address. To protect and preserve this major public investment, the City has initiated a $195 million project to reconstruct the Portland Building by the end of 2020. The City will create an adaptable building that will last 50-100 years, providing a productive work environment for employees and a welcoming space for community members.

The Portland Building Reconstruction project brings the City an opportunity to create a building that meets current and future needs. The completed building will provide a welcoming environment for our community and ensure viable office space to serve the public well into the future.

The Project includes:


• Repair/replacement of the building exterior
• Repair/replacement of electric, mechanical, plumbing, and technical systems
• Seismic upgrades

• Improved accessibility for all occupants and visitors

• Workspace and safety improvements

• LEED Gold building certification
• Historic preservation

The tour will be limited to 30 participants in two groups. The first group from Noon to 1 and the second group from 1 to 2.

3.5 LU/HSW learning credits

Schedule

• 8:45 – 9:15 Sign In & Welcome
• 9:15 – 10:15 Oh no! What did I miss? How to properly specify an air barrier system Laverne Dalgleish 1.0 LU/HSW
• 10:15 – 10:30 Break
• 10:30 – 12:00 “By Others”: The Elusive Subcontractor Responsible for Transitions Andrew Dunlap 1.5 LU/HSW
• 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 – 1:30 Air Barrier Material Evaluations & Testing Laverne Dalgleish 1.0 LU/HSW

Presentation Overview

Oh no! What did I miss? How to properly specify an air barrier system Laverne Dalgleish

Design and Construction documents are one of the first steps towards achieving an effective layer of airtightness to manage moisture and air movement. The importance of a proper specification cannot be understated and a well-articulated document will ensure that the owner is provided with materials, performance and quality. The presentation will review some of the consideration and language that should be reviewed prior to developing a specification and will outline code requirements, performance requirements, what can be done for quality and ensuring material selection meets the intent of design and for crucial coordination with other components of the enclosure.

“By Others” The Elusive Subcontractor Responsible for Transitions Andrew Dunlap

This course will take you through a multitude of details with a review of assembly environmental separators that will show common enclosure assembly discontinuities and provide an education on common system transition methods.

Air Barrier Material Evaluations & Testing: Why Peanut Butter Is Good For A Sandwhich But Not For Your Air Barrier Laverne Dalgleish

Air barrier technology has been around for decades, but the use of air and water resistive barrier material in buildings is fairly new. Some air and water resistive barrier materials have been used in other applications for years and now are being used for the air and water control layer. Now that the application has changed, does the material still perform in the new application? As the air and water resistive barrier industry has grown over the past decade, new materials have come on the market. These materials have a short track record, but should you shy away from using them? This presentation shows how you can sort out the different materials and how you can get help in choosing the right one for your project.

Cost

This event is free to Portland BEC Members. For non-members the cost is $50, which includes membership.

5.00 HSW learning credits

Schedule

• 8:00 – 8:30 Sign In & Welcome
• 8:30 – 8:45 Introductions: ABAA
• 8:45 – 10:00 “By Others”: The Elusive Subcontractor Responsible for Transitions Andrew Dunlap 1.25 HSW
• 10:00 – 10:15 Break
• 10:15 – 11:30 Through Wall Flashings Compatibility Sustainability & Performance Craig Wetmore 1.25 HSW
• 11:30 – 12:15 Catered Lunch
• 12:15 – 1:30 Air Barrier Specifications & Quality Assurance Ryan Dalgleish 1.25 HSW
• 1:30 – 1:45 Break
• 1:45 – 3:00 Oh no! What did I miss? How to properly specify an air barrier system Roy Schauffele 1.25 HSW

Presentation Overview

“By Others” The Elusive Subcontractor Responsible for Transitions Andrew Dunlap

This course will take you through a multitude of details with a review of assembly environmental separators that will show common enclosure assembly discontinuities and provide an education on common system transition methods.

Through-Wall Flashing Compatibility Sustainability and Performance Craig Wetmore

Understanding the performance characteristics, the recycled/recyclable content, ability to survive installation, and life cycle costs of the different through-wall flashing materials.

ABAA Quality Assurance Program & Field Quality Control Ryan Dalgleish

The QAP ties the manufacturer, the contractor and the installer together to ensure that the products are installed properly. It is based on ISO 9000 and ISO 12576‐2 standards. The presentation defines exactly what quality assurance is, how it is different than quality control, the impact of poor quality on a building system and a review of the key components of the quality assurance program for air barriers.

Oh no! What did I miss? How to properly specify an air barrier system Roy Schauffele

Design and Construction documents are one of the first steps towards achieving an effective layer of airtightness to manage moisture and air movement. The importance of a proper specification cannot be understated and a well-articulated document will ensure that the owner is provided with materials, performance and quality. The presentation will review some of the consideration and language that should be reviewed prior to developing a specification and will outline code requirements, performance requirements, what can be done for quality and ensuring material selection meets the intent of design and for crucial coordination with other components of the enclosure.

Cost

This event is free to Portland BEC Members. For non-members the cost is $50, which includes membership.

Registration

The registration form is here Attendance is limited to 70. All membership information will be verified and non-members will be invoiced.

The Portland BEC is hosting a local broadcast of this nationally sponsored webcast by BETEC/NIBS and AIA.

Portland BEC Members: free, plus BEC will submit your name for AIA CEU credits Non-members: $15 at the door Lunch will be provided for the first 30 attendees.

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from the course description Program Information

The use of energy modeling has increased significantly due to the growing popularity of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. The LEED program, developed by the US Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org), encourages sustainable and energy efficient design, which is determined by comparing an energy model of the building's design with a model of the same building built to ASHRAE 90.1 minimal efficiency requirements. Although performing a model is required for LEED buildings, it is a strategy that should be used in all building designs, to ensure the best decisions are being made regarding energy efficiency.

Incorporating energy efficiency into building design may be the strategy that provides the best return on investment in the entire process. Efficiency can have a much greater impact during the design process for new construction than in existing buildings, since annual savings are compared to incremental increases in cost, rather than whole replacement costs. Many smart design strategies don't result in any additional up front costs. For example, if you start with a standard building design, and decide to make an investment in high-efficiency windows, you may spend a small incremental additional cost up front. However energy efficient windows, in addition to reducing energy consumption, also reduce the peak cooling and heating loads, therefore the cooling and heating system could potentially be downsized. In many cases, the incremental costs for high performance windows are more than offset by lower initial central plant costs, resulting in a net reduced first cost.

Energy Simulation modeling should be integrated in the very early stages of schematic design. Using default assumptions for mechanical systems and building envelope characteristics, you can run a simulation with different orientations of the building to determine the one with the lowest predicted energy costs. Once this has been determined, similar types of analyses can be run comparing different wall types, window configurations, roof types, and even design characteristics such as window overhangs and skylights. During Design Development, the energy model can be used to quantify savings from strategies like daylighting control, window characteristics, shading devices, and air supply strategies such as demand controlled ventilation. Since all buildings have a limited budget, the ability to quantify energy savings from design strategies, compared to the incremental costs, can show where the biggest "bang for the buck" can be found.

About the Speaker

Mr. Eric Oliver, PE, CEM, LEEDAP, President, EMO Energy Solutions

Mr. Oliver is founder and president of EMO Energy Solutions. He is a Professional Engineer licensed in Virginia and Maryland, a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.0 accredited professional, and Certified Home Energy Rater with over 20 years of energy and utility management experience specializing in demand side management, energy audits, facility assessments, and energy simulation modeling with experience in the private, utility, and government sectors. He is responsible for managing domestic and international projects by conducting and overseeing a number of analyses, including facility energy and utility assessments and conservation and energy purchasing options.

He has also conducted energy training seminars, developed energy awareness and education campaigns, and has been a presenter and moderator at several energy conferences. His past experience includes comprehensive energy audits, energy modeling, utility rebate program analysis, technology feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, public-private partnerships, and development of energy conservation strategies and policies. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Sustainable Building Network, Executive Committee Secretary of the Association of Energy Engineers, President of the National Capital Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers, and a member of the Founding Board of Directors of the Washington DC Chapter of the US Green Buildings Council. Eric was recently named SmartCEO magazine's Eco CEO of the year for Small Businesses.

Walsh Construction will be administering a whole building blower door test between 7 AM and 4 PM on Saturday. The building is located between Quimby and Raleigh and 13th and 14th. Please check in at the job trailer on Raleigh between 13th and 14th. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Marty Houston directly @ 503-5##-####.

The Department of Architecture at Portland State University is proud to present the symposium MeasuringUP, an event dedicated to advancing regional knowledge and efforts for environmentally responsive architecture.

As the largest contributor to global climate change, the built environment is increasingly becoming the focus of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, a rising number of buildings are being promoted as examples of “high performance,” “green” or “sustainable” design. However, these claims are often based on design intent rather than measured performance. Are green buildings in use measuring up to their targets? And, what role do building occupants play in the discussion of performance? How can research in buildings inform and improve design practice? And how can successful strategies be replicated at a larger scale?

On Friday, May 11, 2012, MeasuringUP will bring together local and international leaders in environmentally responsive design, engineering, research, industry and policy to address these questions through a day-long symposium, hosted by the Department of Architecture. The event spaces will showcase two of the PSU campus's ambitious building retrofits: Lincoln Hall and Shattuck Hall.

In coordination with the symposium theme, a free public lecture by Thomas Auer of the renowned firm Transsolar Klimaengineering will be presented in the Shattuck Hall Annex on the evening of Thursday, May 10.

The symposium is being sponsored by Better Bricks, and AIA members who attend the events on May 11 will be eligible for 5 AIA CE learning units.

Tickets are available now at www.pdx.edu/architecture/measuringup.

We look forward to seeing you at MeasuringUP.

Department of Architecture Portland State University www.pdx.edu/architecture

Tour Description:

CLSB is an acronym for the OSU OHSU Collaborative Life Sciences Building and Skourtes Tower project on the South Waterfront in Portland, just south of the I-5 bridge. Integrating several clients including OHSU, PSU, and others, this hyper-fast scheduled project with incredible complexities has demanded an evolution of the processes involved.

This enclosure case study tour is an opportunity to see the various phases of the different enclosure systems being installed. This is a follow up to the BEC CLSB Enclosure Case Study presentation on February 5th. Please bring your questions!

Directions:

1. Access SW Moody via SW Naito Parkway on SW Harrison Street via street car via the SW River Parkway and Moody stop (and walk south bound on SW Moody about a quarter mile), or drive to the OHSU paid parking noted in orange on the map above.

2. Walk to the SW corner of the OHSU parking lot and go through the chain link gate 1 noted on the map above.

3. Upon walking through the 2nd gate, turn to your left and walk up the wood ramp and enter the door on your right and ask the receptionist to be directed to the collection point for the BEC tour.

Release forms will have to be filled out prior to the tour. You can download a form from the Tour Packet attachment and bring it with you to save time.

Structural Monitoring Technology facilitates sustainable building practice by informing building consultants and owners of issues that could become long-term areas of concern. Leading-edge building monitoring technology is used in the investigation of building performance and is capable of monitoring:

DoCoMoMo_Oregon and the Association for Preservation Technology, Northwest, are pleased to co-host a work- shop on Mid-Century Modern materials. The workshop will focus on materials used in the northwest through their history and case studies. The sessions will conclude with a lively discussion as to whether preserving Mid-Century Materials is less important than preserving the plan and layout of Mid-Century structures. A sack lunch will be provided to all attendees.

MORNING SESSION

• Tour of Pietro Belluschi designed Central Lutheran Church by Hazel Carpenter.
• History of Mid-Century Modern Materials. Presented by Diana Painter, Oregon SHPO.
• Plywood in Mid-Century Modern Architecture. Presented by Suzana Radivojevic, University of Oregon.
• Glue-Laminated Timber in the Western U.S.: It’s Develop- ment, Failure Patterns, and Preservation Methods. Presented by Rachelle Byarly, University of Oregon.
• Means, Methods & Materials for Preserving / Restoring Mid-Century Modern Concrete. Presented by John Lambert, President, Abstract Masonry Restoration, Inc.
• Nondestructive Evaluation of Mid-Century Building Materials. Presented by Shan Wo, PE, Atkinson-Noland & Associates.

AFTERNOON SESSION / PANEL DISCUSSION

• Veteran Memorial Coliseum: The Challenges of Mid-Cen- tury Modern Spectator and Events Venue. Presented by Susan Hartnett, Spectator Facilities and Development Manager, Portland Office of Management and Finance.
• Case Studies: Interventions and Additions to Modern Seattle Landmarks. Presented by Susan Boyle, Principal, BOLA Architects.
• Panel Discussion: How important is it to retain original materials vs. plan concepts? Moderated by Brian Rich, Principal, Richaven Sustainable Preservation.