Green Strategies for Historic Buildings
Faculty
Jean Carroon, AIA, LEED, principal of preservation at Goody Clancy, a Boston-based architecture, planning, and preservation firm; LEED 2.0 accredited professional with expertise in sustainable design strategies for historic buildings
Seminar Overview
Discuss practical applications of using green building strategies for historic structures. The environmental goal of "reduce, reuse, recycle" can enhance the capital cost competitiveness of preservation projects. Review the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards used to assess building performance. Focus on preservation challenges relating to energy efficiency, windows, lighting, indoor air quality, HVAC, and local and national codes and regulations.
Evaluation Comments
"A good overview for the historic preservationist."
"It gave me new terms and a much deeper understanding of LEED standards, which was great."
"Good variety and depth of information presented. Well-balanced presentation of sustainability context."
"This seminar really brought to light the challenges that environmentalists and preservationists face when it comes to saving existing buildings."
"I now have a better understanding of the complexities of green design."
"The instructor’s holistic approach was excellent and educational."
Participants
Facility and project managers; engineers; property owners; developers; preservation architects; design professionals.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System.
Locations and Dates
- Greensboro, NC
April 10, 2008
in cooperation with Preservation Greensboro, Inc.
- Phoenix, AZ
September 9, 2008
in cooperation with
the Public History Program, Department of History,
Arizona State University and the State Historic
Preservation Office, Arizona State Parks
Cost (see Register for more information)
$225 (6-week advance registration); $275 (regular registration)
On-site and Customized Training
NPI also offers this seminar as an on-site or customized seminar to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.
Detailed Seminar Agenda