Sustainably Restoring Modernist Icons
Not starting from scratch is a very green way to build. In this 10-minute kTalk, Ron Radziner, FAIA, discusses renovation on the modernist scale. What did the original architect intend? What cultural and political issues may be used to your advantage? Learn how to do effective off-site research, establish a restoration methodology that will save time and money, and incorporate modern materials that will enhance the longevity of your modernist icon.
| Presenter: |
Ron Radziner, Faia, Design Principal |
| Firm: |
Marmol Radziner + Associates |
| Knowledge Area: |
Sustainability |
| Duration: |
09:57 |
Getting Past Green
In this sobering and inspirational kTalk, Bill Leddy, FAIA, delivers an impassioned plea about global warming and that "business as usual" must end. Bill encourages design professionals to adopt a strategy to proactively combat climate change and get over our nation's increasing "green fatigue."
Bill warns us that, to the detriment of solving climate change dangers, architecture remains a divided profession about how to tackle sustainability, with separate award programs and educational studios for excellent design and green design. Bill challenges us to rethink many of our fundamental design aspirations and find new architectural languages that express and celebrate a post-carbon world.
| Presenter: |
William Leddy, Faia |
| Firm: |
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects |
| Knowledge Area: |
Sustainability |
| Duration: |
08:58 |
Commissioning Buildings for Sustainability
When it comes to building, it's absolutely necessary that all phases of a project, planning through occupancy, are completed correctly. In this 10-minute kTalk, Ron Wilkinson, LEED AP, explains that while there is no absolute definition of quality, building commissioning is quality assurance. Find out how commissioning, through a means of programming and OPR, design checking and functional testing, can ensure the safety, functionality and sustainability of your building.
| Presenter: |
Ron Wilkinson, Commissioning Authority |
| Firm: |
AKF |
| Knowledge Area: |
Sustainability |
| Duration: |
09:53 |
Net Zero Energy and Future Challenges
In this excerpt from the continuing education course "Net Zero Energy and Future Challenges". Ken Powelson, Project Architect at EHDD Architects, walks us through a detailed case study of the Marin Country Day School--the first net zero energy classroom building in North America--and describes specific design and engineering strategies employed. He summarizes this case study with a series of lessons learned on this and other net zero facilities.
| Presenter: |
Ken Powelson, Project Manager |
| Firm: |
EHDD Architecture |
| Knowledge Area: |
Sustainability |
| Duration: |
09:43 |
CALGreen 2010 Non-Residential Measures
In this excerpt from the continuing education course "CALGreen 2010 Non-Residential Measures". Lynn Simon describes some of the key aspects CALGreen Non-Residential mandatory measures and a brief summary of CALGreen Residential voluntary Tier 1 and 2 standards
| Presenter: |
Lynn N. Simon, President |
| Firm: |
Simon & Associates |
| Knowledge Area: |
Sustainability |
| Duration: |
07:46 |
Approaching Pro Bono Services
Why do Pro Bono work? In this 7-minute kTalk John Peterson explains that while benefits to a firm might include opportunities for networking, marketing and improved corporate culture--it really is up to the firm to determine the appropriate compensation in return for services. Learn about helpful resources and Pro Bono assessment tools and find out why he believes no charitable act should be purely charitable.
| Presenter: |
Jon Peterson, Architect |
| Firm: |
Design Conspiracy |
| Knowledge Area: |
Practice Management |
| Duration: |
07:06 |
Effectively Hiring from Among Unprecedented Numbers of Applicants
Getting hundreds of applicants for a single position creates a great opportunity and a daunting challenge. How can you quickly separate excellent and mediocre candidates? Can you create a process in which applicants screen themselves out so that you don’t have to? In this 10-minute kTalk, Mary Anne McKernie shares her invaluable experiences and processes for getting the results you want with the time you have.
| Presenter: |
Mary Anne Mc Kernie, Creative Director |
| Firm: |
aecKnowledge, Inc. |
| Knowledge Area: |
Practice Management |
| Duration: |
10:38 |
Public Private Partnerships
We know that Public Private Partnerships are agreements between the public and private sectors to take on a joint development. But how should we think about PPPs and what are the factors that will mean the difference between success and failure? In this 8-minute kTalk, Libby Seifel shares the case study of the Berkeley Oxford Lot in which the City of Berkeley, a Non-Profit Environmental User and a Private Developer came together in an ambitious PPP. She shares their lessons learned as they attempted to turn a public parking lot into a new Environmental Center, ninety-six unts of affordable housing built over retail space, with underground public and residential parking, while achieving LEED certification
| Presenter: |
Elizabeth Seifel, President |
| Firm: |
Seifel Consulting Inc. |
| Knowledge Area: |
Practice Management |
| Duration: |
08:30 |
Merging from a Seller's Perspective
The right merger can mean larger, more interesting projects. It can mean expanded resources and expertise. But is it possible to ensure that core values will align and visions will be shared? In this 5-minute kTalk, Helena Jubany, LEED AP, shares her experience navigating a successful strategic merger between NAC Architecture and her own mid-sized firm.
| Presenter: |
Helena Jubany, Principal |
| Firm: |
NAC|Architecture |
| Knowledge Area: |
Practice Management |
| Duration: |
05:04 |
The Basics of Strategic Planning for Design and Construction Firms
Every design and construction firm is in business for a reason. But not every firm goes to the trouble of articulating it. A strategic plan serves as a roadmap for achieving the vision of your firm. It can be a tool for guiding decisions and identifying opportunities. In this 7-minute kTalk, Ray Kogan, AIA, presents tested methods for developing a strategic plan that will evolve large, sweeping concepts into structured, detailed and actionable metrics.
| Presenter: |
Raymond Kogan, President |
| Firm: |
Kogan & Company |
| Knowledge Area: |
Practice Management |
| Duration: |
07:26 |
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