EX113 WATERSHED: THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND'S ENTRY TO THE U.S

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1 EX113 WATERSHED: THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND'S ENTRY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SOLAR DECATHLON /18/2012, 10:30:00 AM 11:30:00 AM 1 LU HSW SD Program Description The U.S. Department of Energy s Solar Decathlon is an unparalleled opportunity to educate present and future leaders about the integrated design process. It also informs the public about environmentally sound, sustainable construction and promotes the role of efficiency and solar technologies in achieving energy independence. WaterShed, the University of Maryland s winning Solar Decathlon 2011 entry, is a solar-powered home comprising systems that interact with each other and the environment. As a home that harvests, recycles, and reuses water, WaterShed not only conserves but also produces resources with the water it captures. Inspired by the rich, complex ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the home harmonizes modernity, tradition, and simple building strategies. And it balances time-trusted best practices with cutting-edge technological solutions to achieve affordable, high-efficiency performance. Learning Objectives: RECOGNIZE THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED DESIGN IN SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS OBSERVE THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND LIVING SYSTEMS IN THE WATERSHED HOUSE IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH THE STEWARDSHIP OF WATER LINKS THE HOUSE TO ITS SITE DISCUSS HOW SUSTAINABLE-DESIGN EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS IS EVOLVING PROVIDER: AIA DC SPEAKERS: MICHAEL P. BINDER, ASSOC. AIA; AMY E. GARDNER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C; BRIAN A. GRIEB, AIA; AND BRITTANY L. WILLIAMS, ASSOC. AIA This presentation is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display, and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to constitute approval, sponsorship, or endorsement by the AIA of any method, product, service, enterprise, or organization. The statements expressed by speakers, panelists, and other participants reflect their own views and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Institute of Architects or of AIA components, or those of their respective officers, directors, members, employees, or other organizations, groups, or individuals associated with them. Questions related to specific products and services may be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

2 Michael P. Binder, Assoc. AIA, LEED-AP Lecturer University of Maryland School of Architecture Planning & Preservation, Washington, DC Mike Binder (Assoc. AIA, LEED-AP) is currently a Lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. He is also a project architect at Meditch Murphey Architects and is building an independent consulting practice in sustainable design. In , Mike was a faculty advisor to the WaterShed team, UMD's entry into the 2011 Solar Decathlon Team sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. His special area of interest on the WaterShed team was the integration of engineering systems and architectural form, and the communication of those ideas to the public. In addition to an MArch from Maryland, Mr. Binder holds advanced degrees in mechanical engineering and physics. The focus of his career has been the study of complex systems and how theit behavior impacts design.

3 Amy E. Gardner, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Associate Professor University of Maryland, Washington DC, DC Amy Gardner AIA LEED-AP, architect and associate professor, is the lead faculty advisor and principal investigator for the University of Maryland's Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 competition entry, WaterShed. Gardner led University of Maryland to second place in the Solar Decathlon 2007 with LEAFHouse. The LEAFhouse Team, an interdisciplinary group of students, faculty, professional and trade mentors, won many awards in the intense competition with 19 other universities. As Director of CUSP, Gardner's focus is on cross generational and academic - industry partnerships. Working together with faculty colleagues in architecture and across collateral disciplines, Gardner was the founding coordinator and driving force behind the courses Arch 600/611 Comprehensive Studio and Advanced Technology a program accorded multiple honors since 1995 including: the AIA Education Honor Award; an ACSA Teaching Award; a Lilly Center for Teaching Excellence Award; and an NCARB Prize for the Creative Integration of Teaching and Practice in the Academy. Also with faculty and professional partners, Gardner has led the School s Competitions Studio, a design winning eight ACSA student awards; the academic Ideas Competition for the Washington DC Convention Center; third place in the Western Maryland Welcome / Sustainable Design Center, and one of four Finalist awards in the Kingman Island Environmental Education Center Competition. As a partner in the firm Gardner Mohr Architects LLC, Professor Gardner is committed to environmental stewardship through integrated, inventive design and professional leadership. Her work has been recognized with many design honors, published in the Washington Post, Builder, Dream Homes of Greater Washington DC, ArchitectureDC, televised on HGTV and the Learning Channel, and exhibited at the National Building Museum and the Baltimore and DC Chapters of the AIA.

4 Brian A. Grieb, AIA Lecturer University of Maryland, Annapolis, MD Brian Grieb, AIA, LEED BD+C, NCARB is a principal/owner of GriD architects, p.c. and a lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. As part of the faculty team, Mr. Grieb served as project manager, helping guide the design, construction and competition logistics for WaterShed, the winning entry in the Solar Decathlon 2011.

5 Brittany L. Williams, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP Faculty Advisor Solar Decathlon University of Maryland, States/Provinces As a lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Brittany served as one of the faculty advisors for the University s fourth entry into the U.S. Department of Energy s Solar Decathlon. Their entry into this international competition that challenges universities to design and build houses powered entirely by the sun, WaterShed, was inspired by the Chesapeake Bay watershed and focused on harvesting, recycling, and reusing water. The house, which placed first overall and took first place in the architecture contest, has been featured in numerous media outlets including Architect magazine, Dwell, GreenSource, the LA Times, and the Washington Post. Brittany s role as faculty advisor focused on both the architecture of the home as well as the overall communications and educational mission of the project. Brittany received her Masters of Architecture from the University of Maryland. As a student, Brittany was one of the architecture team leaders for the University s Solar Decathlon 2007 entry LEAFHouse. The interdisciplinary team s work received numerous awards including 2nd place overall in the international competition, a Potomac Valley AIA Special Award and a Washingtonian/AIA Design Award. Through her work at MTFA Architecture in Arlington, VA, Brittany has worked on projects at various scales with a common focus on the integration of sustainable design at all stages of design. From campus master plans to multifamily housing to institutional work, Brittany s interest lies in the architectural manifestation of sustainable principles.

6 WaterShed: The University of Maryland's Entry to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 SESSION ID: EX113 Friday May , 10:30am This presentation is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the speaker is prohibited. AIA/CES Quality Statement This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to constitute approval, sponsorship or endorsement by the AIA of any method, product, service, enterprise or organization. The statements expressed by speakers, panelists, and other participants reflect their own views and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The American Institute of Architects or of AIA components, or those of their respective officers, directors, members, employees, or other organizations, groups or individuals associated with them. Questions related to specific products, publications, and services may be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. 1

7 Learning Objectives 1. Recognize the role of integrated design in sustainable solutions 2. Observe the interconnectedness of architecture, engineering, and living systems in WaterShed. 3. Identify ways in which the stewardship of water links the house to its site 4. Discuss how sustainable design education for professionals is evolving WaterShed.. Design Connects! Is a solar powered home that comprises systems which interact with each other and the environment WaterShed harvests, recycles, and reuses water, not only conserving but producing resources with the water it captures. WaterShed displays harmony between modernity, tradition and simple building strategies. Balancing time-trusted best practices and cutting edge technological solutions, WaterShed achieve high efficiency performance in an an affordable manner Brittany Williams Assoc AIA LEED-AP As a lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Brittany served as one of the faculty advisors for the University s fourth entry into the U.S. Department of Energy s Solar Decathlon. Brittany s role as faculty advisor focused on both the architecture of the home as well as the overall communications and educational mission of the project. Brittany received her Masters of Architecture from the University of Maryland. As a student, Brittany was one of the architecture team leaders for the University s Solar Decathlon 2007 entry LEAFHouse. Through her work at MTFA Architecture in Arlington, VA, Brittany has worked on projects at various scales with a common focus on the integration of sustainable design at all stages of design. From campus master plans to multifamily housing to institutional work, Brittany s interest lies in the architectural manifestation of sustainable principles. 2

8 WaterShed Connects: The Professional Setting WaterShed connects. professionals & students across generations WaterShed connects. professionals & students across disciplines WaterShed connects. professionals & students across cultures What does this mean for design professionals? Applicability of the Solar Decathlon to professional practice What does this mean for design professionals? Applicability of the Solar Decathlon to professional practice More experienced students entering the profession 3

9 What does this mean for design professionals? Applicability of the Solar Decathlon to professional practice More experienced students entering the profession Making sustainability visible in design Applicability of the Solar Decathlon to Professional Practice Interdisciplinary workshop model Applicability of the Solar Decathlon to Professional Practice Interdisciplinary workshop model Value of conventional wisdom vs. innovative technology 4

10 More experienced students entering the profession Solar Decathlon as architecture s teaching hospital Learning from, and with, professional and industry mentors Interdisciplinary learning across the University Seeing design come to life Making sustainability visible in design Sustainability as part of a vision (not just a bunch of add ons) Visible connection between design and message Amy E Gardner AIA LEED-AP Assoc. Professor Amy E. Gardner has been on the faculty of the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation since Also a Project Leader in the Center for the Use of Sustainable Practices, she works with the National Center for Smart Growth on joint research projects. Gardner was the lead faculty adviser and principal investigator for the University of Maryland s first place Solar Decathlon 2011 entry, WaterShed. She served as lead faculty advisor and PI for the University of Maryland s LEAFHouse entry to the Solar Decathlon 2007, taking second place overall and many awards in the intense competition with 19 other universities. A partner in the firm Gardner Mohr Architects LLC, Professor Gardner is committed to environmental stewardship through integrated, inventive design and professional leadership. 5

11 WaterShed Connects: The Academic Setting WaterShed connects. students to professional mentors WaterShed connects. students across majors WaterShed connects. majors across campus WaterShed connects. campuses across the world What does the academic setting learn? The Medici Affect - innovations occur when people see beyond their expertise and approach situations actively Interdisciplinary collaboration vs traditional departmental learning Structural challenges to traditional boundaries of activity and responsibility The Medici Affect Ideas fuel ideas Flat hierarchy Consensus building, shared goals Sometimes leading, sometimes following 6

12 Interdisciplinary collaboration vs traditional departmental learning Hand in mind Research / test / build / research Teamwork writ large Internal / external partnerships Structural challenges to traditional boundaries Integration into curriculum Curricular coordination across campus Challenges traditional assumptions about internal and external teaching/mentoring Challenges traditional assumptions about learning outcomes Brian Grieb AIA LEED AP Brian Grieb, AIA, LEED AP, is a practicing architect and educator. A native Marylander, Brian served as the faculty project manager for the University of Maryland s winning entry, WaterShed, in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Working with a multidisciplined team of students, professional mentors, contractors and industry experts he helped lead the design and construction of the house that captured top three finishes in eight of the ten contests. 7

13 WaterShed Connects: The Construction Industry WaterShed connects. students and industry mentors to each other WaterShed connects. pencil, revit, hammer, and crane WaterShed connects. traditional and new knowledge towards a sustainable building culture What does this mean for the construction industry? Innovation of Materials & Systems Couples Thinking & Doing Workforce Transformation Innovation of Materials & Systems Shared research between academia and industry 8

14 Innovation of Materials & Systems Shared research between academia and industry Redefining and reinventing materials & methods Coupling Thinking & Doing Redefining and reinventing materials & methods Coupling Thinking & Doing Redefining and reinventing materials & methods Collective Innovation 9

15 Coupling Thinking & Doing Redefining and reinventing materials & methods Collective Innovation Two way learning Beyond the Master/Apprentice Workforce Transformation Better appreciation for the process of building Workforce Transformation Better appreciation for the process of building Creating Advocates instead of Adversaries 10

16 Michael P. Binder - Assoc AIA, LEED-AP Mike Binder is a Lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and was a faculty advisor to the 2011 Solar Decathlon team. He was also a member of the Maryland teams for the 2005 and 2007 Solar Decathlons. Mr. Binder earned his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Maryland in 2006, and also holds Master s degrees in Physics and Mechanical Engineering. He has focused this broad technical experience into helping create a more sustainable built environment for the future. He is currently employed at Meditch Murphey Architects in Chevy Chase, MD. WaterShed Connects: The Public WaterShed connects. people to their homes WaterShed connects. people to their habits WaterShed connects. people to their watershed Homeowners and the Public sustainable, comfortable, modern, stylish informing a sustainable lifestyle solar power versatility & affordability advocacy for change in market, codes, laws 11

17 Sustainable, Comfortable, Modern Style doesn t look like a science experiment Sustainable, Comfortable, Modern Style doesn t look like a science experiment isn t a box with tiny windows Sustainable, Comfortable, Modern Style doesn t look like a science experiment isn t a box with tiny windows harnesses automation for ease of operation 12

18 Sustainable, Comfortable, Modern Style doesn t look like a science experiment isn t a box with tiny windows harnesses automation for ease of operation connects people to nature in a positive way Sustainable, Comfortable, Modern Style doesn t look like a science experiment isn t a box with tiny windows harnesses automation for ease of operation connects people to nature in a positive way shows sustainability is NOT about deprivation House as Lifestyle Coach energy and water use made visible energy comes from SOMEWHERE 13

19 House as Lifestyle Coach energy and water use made visible energy comes from SOMEWHERE water goes SOMEWHERE House as Lifestyle Coach energy and water use made visible energy comes from SOMEWHERE water goes SOMEWHERE WASTE = FOOD the carbon cycle in daily life House as Lifestyle Coach energy and water use made visible energy comes from SOMEWHERE water goes SOMEWHERE WASTE = FOOD the carbon cycle in daily life integrating work & home 14

20 The Bottom Line solar is affordable it SAVES money solar is versatile it s not just about electric power solar is beautiful (when done right) Advocacy for Change inspiring new values & priorities for living, working challenging wasteful construction practices learning to work with your house. changing the rules outdated codes & laws changing the gatekeepers retraining code officials and inspectors WaterShed Connects! WaterShed connects professionals, students, industries, and the public to lifelong learning. There must be a future for projects like WaterShed. 15

21 Speaker Michael P. Binder Assoc AIA LEED AP Amy E. Gardner AIA LEED AP BD+C Brian A. Grieb AIA LEED AP BD+C Brittany L. Williams Assoc AIA LEED AP BD+C 4 6 Contact Information Amy Gardner AIA LEED AP Associate Professor University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation turbine@umd.edu 16