Brain Food: Intro to High Performance Design & Construction
Event Details
This lecture will begin with an introduction to the course and the instructors. Following this introduction, the instructors will provide an overview of the USGBC, the LEED Green Building Rating System, and the associated professional credentialing. Next, the instructors will review project delivery methods. Finally, the lecturers will review the new paradigm for how we begin the process of designing a high-performance building.
Learning Objectives
- Learn what a “healthy building” means and how that relates to planning, design, construction, and life cycle operation.
- Gain a baseline understanding of the various methods for tracking and certifying the sustainability of projects.
- Understand the procedural differences between LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge (LBC), and other rating systems.
- Apply knowledge gained from a case study featuring Vanderbilt University and the lessons it learned from an LBC project.
Approved for 1 AIA LU
Presenters
Hannah Walter, PE, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP
Building Performance Engineer
Hannah manages and takes part in energy-related services related to the design and operation of buildings. She is responsible for assisting in the design of energy-efficient buildings through decision-driving energy modeling and Life Cycle Cost Analysis. She prepares and implements measurement and verification plans to help building owners maintain peak efficiency.
In addition to energy-related experience, Hannah has design expertise in the selection and calculations of mechanical HVAC systems, preparation of plans and specifications, design of control diagrams and sequences, and construction administration activities for health care, laboratory, industrial, commercial, sports, and correctional projects. Hannah also manages and assists on projects going for LEED® certification. She guides the project team and helps document all requirements to meet their LEED certification goals.