PRESENTATION SLIDESHOWS
ARE UPLOADED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
Thursday, April 16, 2009
08:00-08:30 Introductions
- Ken Scalf, AIA, LEED AP
- Council Member Peter Brown
08:30-10:00 Keynote Address Alex Steffen - Bright Green: Envisioning a Future That Works

10:30-12:00 SESSION 1 (concurrent breakout sessions)
Reducing the Region's Footprint - Featured Speaker
Steve Dumez, FAIA - Reducing the Region’s Footprint
Implementing Breakthrough Solutions
Ian Doebber - Designing High Performance Schools in New Orleans
Ben Erpelding, PE, CEM - Ultra-Efficient All Variable Speed Central PlantsSmart Planning for Inevitable Growth City of Houston Panel - Smart Planning for Inevitable Growth- Mike Marcotte, DEE
- Andy Icken
- Carol Ellinger, PE
- Moderator: David W. Robinson, AIA
Alternative Technologies Gordon P. Sharp - New Technology and Solutions for a Healthier and more Energy Efficient Indoor Environment
Jennifer J. Walker, PE, CFM - Reducing Hydrologic Footprints: Use of Vegetation

12:00-02:00 Lunch
12:00-12:30 Introductions
12:30-01:30
Keynote Address - Steve Mouzon, AIA, LEED AP
02:00-03:30 SESSION 2 (concurrent breakout sessions)
Reducing the Region's Footprint Elizabeth J. Heider, AIA, LEED AP - Analyzing the Cost of Living Buildings: Pursuing Real Sustainability in the Built Environment
Clark Brockman, AIA, LEED AP - Analyzing the Cost of Living Buildings: Pursuing Real Sustainability in the Built EnvironmentImplementing Breakthrough Solutions - Featured Speaker
Alex Wilson, LEED AP - Passive Survivability: Green Buildings are Safe Buildings
Smart Planning for Inevitable Growth Jeff Taebel, FAICP - Livable Centers: A Strategy for Sustainable MobilityJohn S. Jacob, Ph.D. - Denser is Greener
Alternative Technologies M. Alejandra Lillo - New Homes for New Orleans, a Social Challenge
Christina L. Corley, LEED AP - Changing Development Patterns in Southeast
04:00-05:30 SESSION 3 (concurrent breakout sessions) Reducing the Region's Footprint Patric Dawe, AIA, AICP, LEED AP - Positive Zero: Using Urban Design and Architecture
Tom Hootman, AIA, LEED AP - Positive Zero: Using Urban Design and Architecture
Implementing Breakthrough Solutions Laying a Foundation for Building Materials Reuse: A Panel Discussion- Dan Phillips
- Mike Roempke
- Esther Herklotz
- Sarah Mason
- Amy Boyers, LEED AP
- Sheila W. Blake, CBO, MBA, LEED AP
- Moderator: Amanda Tullos, AIA, LEED AP
Smart Planning for Inevitable Growth Conor Merrigan, LEED AP - LEED ND: Application of Sustainable GuildelinesTerry Miller, LEED AP - LEED ND: Scaling Performance Beyond Single Buildings
Alternative Technologies - Featured SpeakerGordon V. R. Holness, PE - ASHRAE’s Path Towards Net Zero Energy Buildings
Friday, April 17, 2009
08:30-09:00 Introductions
09:00-10:00
Keynote Address - Doug Farr, AIA - Sustainable Urbanism: Urban Design With Nature
10:30-12:00 SESSION 4 (concurrent breakout sessions) Reducing the Region's Footprint Brian Andrews - I 10 - THE GULF COAST STATES - Design and Research
Jude Le Blanc - I 10 - THE GULF COAST STATES - Design and Research
Implementing Breakthrough Solutions Stephen Jovicich, AIA, LEED AP - Fuel Cell Use to Enhance Disaster Recovery
Bae-Won Koh, AIA, LEED AP - Case Study: 2030 Challenge and Beyond
Smart Planning for Inevitable Growth - Featured SpeakerDavid Crossley - Green Cities, Garden Cities: A New Paradigm for Metropolitan Prosperity
Alternative Technologies Peter L. Pfeiffer, FAIA - Real and Relevant Green Homebuilding by DESIGNRobert Harris, FAIA - Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center
12:00-02:00 Lunch and Closing Remarks
12:00-12:30 Student Competition Awards
12:30-01:30 Guest Speaker - Jim Blackburn01:30-02:00 Closing Remarks
* All speakers, times and presentation titles subject to change

Downloadable Resources