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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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.

Practical Tips & Traps for Better Building Enclosures Presented by Lew Harriman Thursday October 28, 2010 12-1PM PST A joint effort of the American Institute of Architects and the Building Enclosure Council

In the past, the building enclosure has often been where architecture meets engineering and construction in a family feud of confusion over responsibilities, sometimes resulting in water leakage, energy waste and construction defect litigation. Past practices are not going to work in the future. Feuds are too expensive and they rot the souls of dedicated designers and builders. This webinar will focus on a few practical tips, as well as a discussion on traps to avoid which help the building use less energy and last a long time, while providing the comfort that the public deserves. The ultimate key to successful thermal performance of building enclosures may be in a practical tip that comes from both President Ronald Reagan and Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky, the founding Director of the Soviet KGB.

In 2006, Lew was the Chief Thermographer and lead author for the General Service Administration's Protocol for the Exterior Inspection of Building Enclosures Using Thermal Cameras. He also serves as a National Peer in GSA's Design and Engineering Excellence program. In 2009, Lew was the lead author and project manager for the ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot & Humid Climates, a book which summarizes the experiences of building professionals in hot and humid climates around the world, and also summarizes ASHRAE guidance on ventilation, energy efficiency, thermal comfort and mold risk reduction with respect to hot and humid climates. In addition to his research and consulting, Lew is a teacher. He has developed instructional curricula and taught courses in humidity control and moisture management in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. He is also Vice Chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 1.12 - Moisture Management in Buildings, and Chair of the ASHRAE Position Document Committee on Indoor Mold.

The cost for the Webinar is $10. Payment can be made at the door or checks can be made out to Portland BEC and can be mailed c/o The Facade Group: 707 SW Washington St. Suite 1000 Portland, OR 97205

Many of the 60 million housing units in the United States built before 1960 will soon need major systems replaced. A new web seminar from the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Council and the American Institute of Architects offers timely techniques for residential energy retrofit work, particularly applicable for older building stock.

The "Deep Energy Retrofits for Existing Homes - Concord House Case Study" webinar will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2;00 -3:30 pm ET. Taught by Betsy Pettit, FAIA, an architect involved in modernization and redevelopment of thousands of homes and multifamily buildings, the presentation will focus on enclosure design and construction details that help to achieve greater energy efficiency. Pettit will present a case study of a house in Concord, Mass., that was retrofitted to reduce its overall energy use by more than 30 percent. Pettit is principal with Building Science Corporation, a Boston-based architecture and building science consulting firm. She serves as project manager on a U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America team, which is exploring pathways to zero energy homes by the year 2020. What You’ll Learn from this Webinar: • How to evaluate the existing conditions of older homes • How to set goals for energy reductions in older homes • How to reduce energy use through enclosure improvements and system upgrades in older homes • How to develop a multi-phase plan that allows for energy use reductions in older homes over time One rate - unlimited attendees! Purchase one site license for the webinar and invite as many people as you can gather at your office, conference room, or auditorium to attend. Webinar Licenses: AIA Members: $75 Non-Members: $100

A three day event, comprising three tracks (Energy Efficiency/Whole Building/Fenestration) that will provide a focus on specific aspects of performance of building systems with a view to high energy efficiency, good indoor climate and long-term performance. The conference will bring together leading research from Europe, Canada and the United States focusing on existing and future buildings. The academic research will be complimented with "real world" applications and case studies. The program will include panel discussions, featured workshops and plenary speakers.