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Two-Day Seminar

Structural Engineers and Sustainability

APEGBC’s Sustainability Guidelines have been updated. Approved by Council in 2012 the updated Guidelines came into effect for members in January of 2014. The Guidelines note that, “Within their scope of professional practice, APEGBC professionals have the responsibility to: 1. Maintain a current knowledge of sustainability.2. Integrate sustainability into Professional Practice.3. Collaborate with peers and experts from concept to completion.4. Develop and prepare clear justifications to implement sustainable solutions.5. Assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

This 2-day seminar will provide you with an understanding of the role structural engineers can play in a sustainable future and is intended to help Structural Engineers address the requirements of the Guidelines within their professional practice. We will explore how our designs and decisions can affect our future and how we can make a difference.

Topics include: Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability Unit 2: Model Models for Process Change, Sustainability Frameworks and our Role Unit 3: Energy, envelope and structure Unit 4: Designing for Adaptability and De-Construction Unit 5: Designing for Longevity Unit 6: Materials Unit 7: Water and Structure Unit 8: Green Roofs Unit 9: Specifications and Contractual Issues Unit 10: Wrap Up Session

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Date: Friday, May 30, 2014 and Saturday, May 31, 2014

Venue: UBC Robson Square, Vancouver, BC

Time: Day 1 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Day 2 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. (Pacific Time)

Presented by: The SEABC Sustainability Sub-Committee

Cost: SEABC Members: $450 + GST SEABC Student Members: $200 + GST Non-Members: $575 + GST

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Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability Unit Description This unit provides an introduction to sustainability as it relates to our built environment. An overview is provided of what’s happening in our world with respect to energy, water, resources, materials, toxicity and waste management. This unit explores the definition of sustainability and how structural engineers have a role and responsibilities in the process.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand what the global issues are around energy, water, resources, materials, toxicity and wastemanagement

Understand how our built environment impacts these issues

Describe and define the structural engineers’ role and responsibilities on sustainable design

Gain a knowledge of APEGBC Guidelines on sustainability

Speaker Jason F. McLennan Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement today and the recipient of the prestigious Buckminster Fuller Prize (the planet’s top prize for socially responsible design), Jason F. McLennan’s work has made a pivotal impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada and he is a much sought after designer, presenter and consultant on a wide variety of green building and sustainability topics around the world. McLennan serves as the CEO of the International Living Future Institute – a leading NGO that focuses on the transformation to a world that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative.

An Ashoka Fellow, Jason is the founder and creator of the Living Building Challenge, widely considered the world’s most progressive and stringent green building program. McLennan works on cutting edge projects through a unique collaboration with the Integral Group – one of the globe’s most innovative engineering firms as well as his own architectural practice – McLennan Design. McLennan was recently awarded the World Changer Award by Green Biz magazine and voted by Yes! Magazine, as one of the 15 people helping to reshape the world. He is the author of 5 books on green building including the Philosophy of Sustainable Design – considered by many as the ‘bible’ for green building.

Unit 2: Models for Process Change, Sustainability Frameworks and our Role Unit Description This unit provides information on the integrated design process and the role of structural engineers in this design process. Frameworks are explored that define and evaluate projects for sustainability. A brief overview of a few common frameworks is discussed and how structural engineers can participate/impact in various aspects of the systems.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Have a clear understanding of what the integrated design process is and how this process can benefitproject design.

Be able to effectively participate in the process, understanding their role

Have a basic knowledge of a variety of evaluation tools and systems that are being used to guidesustainability on projects

Identify how, as structural engineers, we can participate and impact projects through these evaluationssystems

Identify what important aspects of sustainability and structural engineering are not currently measuredin the common systems

Speaker Mark Porter, P.Eng, Struct.Eng, FIStructE. Mark is a Senior Structural Engineer and leads a team of Structural and Mechanical engineers at Associated Engineering. Sustainability has been a core part of Mark’s work since his first green roof project in 1998 and subsequently taking the BREAMM training in the UK before relocating to Canada in early 2007. Mark’s work in Canada has continued to be influenced by his commitment to sustainability. This has led to being a member of the APEGBC Sustainability Committee and the IStructE Sustainable Construction Panel. In 2012 he was appointed to Chair the inaugural Climate Change Advisory Group to the APEGBC Council while serving on the Council and continues to undertake this duty as well as sit on the Professional Practice Committee. His structural engineering design work includes a growing number of heavy timber structures in the infrastructure field. Mark has always enjoyed working with wood as part of the structural engineers toolbox and, while a strong believer in using the right material, has pushed the use of engineered wood within Associated Engineering. In 2011 Associated Engineering were appointed to the Owners Technical Team for the Wood Innovation Design Centre currently under construction in Prince George and in 2014 Mark has been appointed to the Wood Use Panel for the Forestry Innovation Investment Group. Mark is a designated Structural Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers

Unit 3: Energy, Envelope and Structure Unit Description This unit provides an overview of passive energy principles and how structure can affect energy consumption of buildings. The integration of energy and structure are introduced and explored. Research is provided showing how buildings and structure can reduce energy demand on buildings. Energy loss through thermal bridging is explored with examples and solutions.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand the principles of passive design to reduce energy consumption

Gain a knowledge of how structure can store energy and reduce energy consumptions for buildings

Understand the principles of thermal bridging and describe examples of thermal bridging in traditionalconstruction

Describe various systems that integrate principles of thermal mass

Identify and explore systems that reduce or eliminate thermal bridging

Describe examples of structural systems used to reduce energy demand on buildings

Speakers: Albert Bicol, P.Eng, LEED AP Albert brings innovation and creativity to a project; he also conveys his ideas with passion and clarity. Albert champions the use of sustainable solutions in all his projects and has extensive expertise in Sustainable Master Planning (SMP), High Performance and Net-Zero

Buildings including district/renewable energy analysis, passive building design, modeling building energy usage, thermal comfort and indoor air quality conditions. He has a wide range of experience in Canada, USA, and Asia including the SMP for several university campuses, and consulting services for mixed-used developments in North America and Asia. In addition, Albert has been invited to deliver over 200 presentations and has been a keynote speaker on sustainable building design, SMP and the “Net-Zero” approach in Canada, the US, and Asia. Albert was named as one of Building, Design and Construction’s 2007 ‘Top 40 Under 40’. Before forming Alberto Bicol Consulting Inc., Albert was a partner at Cobalt Engineering/Integral Group for 9 years. Albert spearheaded Cobalt’s leading edge sustainable projects including several Net-Zero buildings and campus/community plans.

Leslie Peer, Ph.D., P.Eng, FEC, RRC, LEED AP (O+M) Leslie Peer is a Principal in the Restoration and Building Enclosure Group at Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd in Vancouver. He studied structural engineering at Toronto and building physics at Cambridge, and consults in the fields of materials engineering, façade engineering, and enclosure design. His current practice consists of a wide variety of construction and renovation projects involving building enclosure design, rehabilitation of structures, specifications for durability, and promoting sustainable design practices related to enclosure design.

Unit 4: Designing for Adaptability and De-Construction Unit Description This unit covers the concepts of adaptability in our built environment defining what it means to design adaptable structures. Designing for structural resilience and extreme events will also be covered in this unit. Cradle to cradle principles will be introduced exploring how we can re-make materials and systems. The unit will define and include discussion on de-construction as a philosophy of design. We will explore techniques to design structures that can be de-constructed in the future.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand the principles of adaptable versus flexible structures

Describe how to design structures / buildings that allow for flexibility for other disciplines ie mechanicalsystems

Understand the principles of designing for structural resilience and extreme events

Gain a knowledge of cradle to cradle concepts relating to structure

Learn about re-making materials / systems and designing with the future in mind

Define and describe how to design so structures can be de-constructed in the future

Identify and explore de-construction techniques and principles

Speaker: Damien Stoneham, P.Eng, C.Eng, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, CSBADamien is an Associate in the Structural team at Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd in Vancouver. Since joining RJC in 2006 he has been involved in successful delivery of many of RJC’s recent projects including Uptown Shopping Centre, the Penticton Aquatic Centre and UBC’s new Student Union Building which is aiming for LEED Platinum and incorporates aspects of the Living Building Challenge. Damien is a key member of RJC’s Sustainable Design Liaison Group and was the lead thinker behind RJC’s Sustainable Design Framework.

Unit 5: Designing for Longevity Unit Description This unit provides the learner with a history of durable structures, providing information on materials and system choices in building over time and why they have lasted. Concepts around what makes a building durable will be explored including techniques and information on what designers can do to ensure longevity of their structures. Beauty and quality will also be discussed as tools to ensure longevity in structures.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand the principles and importance of designing durable structures/buildings

Provide examples of materials and buildings historically that have endured the test of time

Understand how beauty / culture and quality can all play an important role in ensuring longevity

Know what to consider when designing buildings to last.

Describe techniques and provide information on how to make buildings last including detailing anddesigning for a variety of climates

Speaker Michael Blackman, P.Eng, FEC, LEEDAP BD+C Michael Blackman is an Associate in the Restoration and Building Science team at Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd in Vancouver. He studied Civil Engineering at UBC prior to beginning his career as a Structural Engineer in Prince George. Since joining RJC in 2001 Michael has been involved in the evaluation and restoration of building structures as well as prime consulting for building restoration projects. Michael is past-chair of APEGBC’s Sustainability Committee and RJC’s Sustainable Design Liaison Group. Through his project and volunteer work Michael has a solid understanding of structures, sustainability, durability and how buildings deteriorate.

Unit 6: Materials Unit Description This unit will provide an overview of materials; what factors affect how we currently make material choices and how considerations of sustainability will affect this. Life cycle assessment (LCA) will be explored including discussion on various factors considered in LCA. Major structural materials (such as wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum, glass and non-traditional materials) will be examined under the lens of sustainability; including their pros and cons. Material systems with respect to de-materialization will also be presented including examples of systems and technologies.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Gain knowledge on what drivers are involved in the material choices we make for structural design

Understand Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); and be able describe various tools for assessment that could beuseful for informing design

Describe the pros and cons regarding sustainability of a variety of structural materials

Obtain an understanding of what defines ‘green’ for materials (ie recycled content, recyclability,regional, renewable and toxic)

Identify systems that use less material and describe the benefits and downsides of this strategy

Speakers:

Rob Sianchuk Rob leads the development of business opportunities and management of key client relationships for Coldstream Consulting Ltd. Rob emerged into life cycle assessment (LCA) practice with the Athena Institute, and has since taken on positions as an Adjunct Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and more recently as Director of Business Development at Coldstream. Rob’s work primarily focuses on bridging the gap between LCA research and practice. He has developed upper-level courses in the Civil Engineering and Wood Science departments at UBC, as well as professional courses for the Canadian Green Building Council, Lighthouse Sustainable Building Center and the University of Chile. Through these efforts, Rob shares his experience doing building, product and organizational LCA studies to bring his students up to speed on current best-practices. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in Wood Science and master’s degree in Forestry from UBC.

Andy Metten, P.Eng, Struct.Eng After 30 years of experience in structural design, Andy still approaches his projects with an enthusiasm and passion recognized by all his clients. Andy is now a partner with Bush, Bohlman and Partners LLP. The firm specializes in the structural design of commercial and institutional buildings that are mostly six stories or less. His projects include several steel projects including the Vancouver International Airport Terminal. Andy’s work now is best reflected in large and small airport facilities and other projects where the structure is the dominant aspect of the project. Respected as an expert in structural steel design and seismic design, Andy is an active participant in national committees in these areas. For the past ten years Andy has taught a steel course for practicing engineers and he is author of the book Structural Steel Design for Canadian Building.

Andy Vizer, P.Eng, LEED AP Andy Vizer had worked for the Cement Association of Canada for the past 33 years, most recently as the Director of Engineering. He had retired in March 2014 from his position. Mr. Vizer graduated with the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Manitoba in 1972 and received a Diploma in Civil Engineering at the same university in 1974. The next 9 years he worked in consulting field for several engineering firms in Winnipeg and later in Vancouver. He joined the Cement Association of Canada in 1981. Over the years Mr. Vizer participated and presented at numerous technical seminars and workshops, including the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering, the CSC and other conferences. He has been coordinating and lecturing at several courses offered through the SEABC’s Certificate Program over the past 9 years. He is affiliated with the following organizations:

Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering

Former chair of the Vancouver Structural Engineers Group Society

Former director of the BC chapter of the American Concrete Institute.

Received the LEED Accredited Professional designation in 2005

APEGBC member since 1981

Mark Porter, P.Eng, Struct.Eng., FIStructE. Mark is a Senior Structural Engineer and leads a team of Structural and Mechanical engineers at Associated Engineering. Sustainability has been a core part of Mark’s work since his first green roof project in 1998 and subsequently taking the BREAMM training in the UK before relocating to Canada in early 2007. Mark’s work in Canada has continued to be influenced by

his commitment to sustainability. This has led to being a member of the APEGBC Sustainability Committee and the IStructE Sustainable Construction Panel. In 2012 he was appointed to Chair the inaugural Climate Change Advisory Group to the APEGBC Council while serving on the Council and continues to undertake this duty as well as sit on the Professional Practice Committee. His structural engineering design work includes a growing number of heavy timber structures in the infrastructure field. Mark has always enjoyed working with wood as part of the structural engineers toolbox and, while a strong believer in using the right material, has pushed the use of engineered wood within Associated Engineering. In 2011 Associated Engineering were appointed to the Owners Technical Team for the Wood Innovation Design Centre currently under construction in Prince George and in 2014 Mark has been appointed to the Wood Use Panel for the Forestry Innovation Investment Group. Mark is a designated Structural Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers Unit 7: Structure and Water Unit Description This unit will provide learners with incite into how structure is connected to water and how as designers we can participate in the design process providing innovative ideas and solutions to integrate structure with water collection/flows. Permeable materials and water storage will be discussed and explored. Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand the connection between structure and water. Be able to contribute with knowledge with ideas and solutions.

Discuss stormwater management options relating to structural and material choices such as permeable materials.

Offer creative ideas and solutions to water storage integrating structure with collection Speaker Juliana Tang, P.Eng LEED AP Juliana is a Geo-Environmental Engineer and a LEED AP, who has 13 years of experience in environmental consulting engineering industry. Juliana is a key team member in various environmental projects, including containment design and construction, regulatory compliance and application, construction and operations planning, LEED - NC coordination and facilitation, water conservation initiatives and planning, waste management studies, environmental site assessment, contaminated site clean-up, hydrogeological and geotechnical site investigations, and surface water management. Corporately, she has coordinated LEED study groups, facilitated workshops in sustainable designs, preparing engineering management document in integrated design process, and conducted greenhouse gas calculations. She is also an active member in implementing initiatives to improve the company’s ecological footprint. Juliana is one of the corporate coordinator for sustainable design and planning, as well the chair of the corporate committee in integrating sustainability. Unit 8: Green Roofs and walls Unit Description This unit will provide learners with the benefits of green roofs and walls and why these systems are becoming a ‘green’ strategy in design. Also discussed will be how structural designers can contribute effectively to the design of green roofs and walls, by understanding and minimizing the structural impacts and offering practical solutions.

Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Describe the benefits of green roofs and walls

Understand why this is becoming a green strategy for buildings

Provide input into the integrated design process with creativity and knowledge.

Identify the structural impacts for various types of green roof systems and wall systems.

Provide practical solutions and ideas to design the structure for green roofs and walls

Provide strategy and practical input for removal/replacement of soil for at end of membrane life Speaker Diana Klein, P.Eng, LEED AP BD+C

Diana is a sustainable design consultant with over 25 years experience in the construction industry, specializing in the design of sustainable buildings. She came to Canada from the UK in 1988 and worked as a structural engineer for Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd, a structural and building envelope engineering company. Diana became its sustainable specialist and researcher for environmental design issues. Her first green project was the CK Choi Building at UBC (1993), a building embracing a holistic approach to building design. Following this time she worked on multiple sustainable / LEED projects including Life Sciences Centre, UBC (LEED Gold); Dockside Lands, Victoria (LEED Platinum) and Abbotsford Hospital, B.C (LEED silver); Island Medical Building, Victoria (LEED Gold). Diana founded her own sustainable design practice Eco-Integration in January 2006. She consults on sustainable building design for projects and develops and facilitates on educational programing around sustainable building design Unit 9: Specifications and Contractual Issues Unit Description This unit provides designers with information on how embed sustainability into their specifications. It will provide an overview of the core items to consider and incorporate. Also discussed will be site issues; what are the challenges that contractors are faced with, how can address these and help mitigate risk and overcome barriers. Learning Outcomes Participants shall be able at the end of this section:

Understand what the key components for sustainability are, that need to be part of our specifications.

Identify how to embed core items into our specifications

Identify the issues contractors have regarding sustainability/structural. Describe the types of barriers to change, new ideas that may be resisted and material changes that affect construction practices.

Gain a knowledge of how to assist contractors in overcoming the issues

Be able to provide solutions to these issues and work together to mitigate risk and afford success. Speaker Juliana Tang, P.Eng, LEED AP. Juliana is a Geo-Environmental Engineer and a LEED AP, who has 13 years of experience in environmental consulting engineering industry. Juliana is a key team member in various environmental projects, including containment design and construction, regulatory compliance and application, construction and operations planning, LEED - NC coordination and facilitation, water conservation initiatives and planning, waste management studies,

environmental site assessment, contaminated site clean-up, hydrogeological and geotechnical site investigations, and surface water management. Corporately, she has coordinated LEED study groups, facilitated workshops in sustainable designs, preparing engineering management document in integrated design process, and conducted greenhouse gas calculations. She is also an active member in implementing initiatives to improve the company’s ecological footprint. Juliana is one of the corporate coordinator for sustainable design and planning, as well the chair of the corporate committee in integrating sustainability. Unit 10: Wrap up Session Our time together will close out with a wrap-up session.

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