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August 25 – 26, 2020

Novi, Michigan, USASuburban Collection Showplace

• Discover how to successfully implement and deliver net-zero build projects

• Understand the direction of travel on the green building revolution, and identify future commercial opportunities

• Access the next generation of high-performance, energy efficient buildings, and meet the people who’ll design and build them

• Learn how to reduce energy consumption in commercial facilities whilst enhancing operational productivity

• Insights and case studies demonstrating how energy efficiency programmes can be leveraged to achieve corporate strategic objectives

• Procure the latest building-integrated renewable energy systems and low-carbon construction materials

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Hosting more than 250 leading architects, policymakers, contractors, system manufacturers, building owners and real estate executives, this essential new conference is a unique opportunity to access the latest green building expertise and knowledge, whilst identifying suppliers and potential partners to help deliver sustainable, energy efficient, construction and renovation projects.

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Architects & design firms / construction contractors / building owners (industrial OEMs, retail, housing authorities, universities, healthcare providers) / policymakers / regulators & local authorities / environmental & energy agencies / utility companies & energy providers / academia

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• Standard rate: $1,095

• Group discount rate (50% discount, applicable when 3 or more passes are booked): $547.50

• Not-for-profit rate (50% discount, applicable to individuals working for not-for-profit organisations): $547.50

• Key delegates discount (30% discount, applicable to individuals working for one of the following organisation types): $766.50

August 25 – 26, 2020


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Day One - The Value of Sustainable Development forDifferent Building Types

- Panel: What is the Significance of Sustainability to the Built Environment?

Creating a vision for sustainable buildings which would mitigate and be resilient to climatechangeExamining approaches for achieving net-zero carbon in construction and building operationsHow can new and existing buildings integrate new energy (on-site renewables, smart grid) andmobility solutions (electric vehicles) to become more sustainable for businesses and residents?Identifying measures to upgrade building and operational energy efficiency, as part of acredible strategy to reduce carbon emissions and become cost competitiveFinding the necessary skills and experiences from the construction ecosystem to create net-zero buildings

Moderator

Dr Brandy Brown, Climate and Energy Advisor, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,and Energy

Speakers

Cheri Holman, Executive Director, U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan

Benjamin Glendening, Zero Net Energy Pilot Program Manager, Consumers Energy

Jeff Gaines, Principal, Director of Design, Planning and Sustainability, Albert Kahn Associates

Jon Penndorf, Senior Project Manager, Senior Associate, Sustainability Leader, Perkins & Will

- Panel: Achieving Competitive Advantage by Incorporating Green Featuresin Design, Construction, Building Systems and Practices

How does sustainable building development offer a competitive advantage to landlords andoccupiers?Designing and delivering high performance, energy- and resource-efficient buildings tailored tomeet client objectives and the needs and well-being of occupants, whilst also minimizing theirenvironmental impactOvercoming the critical barriers to the adoption of green building technologies in thecommercial, industrial, institutional and residential sectorsBuilding the capacity to increase net zero construction

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Moderator

Patrick Thibaudeau, Vice President, Sustainability, HGA

Speakers

Premnath Sundharam, Principal, Global Sustainability Leader, DLR Group

Carla Walker-Miller, Founder & CEO, Walker-Miller Energy Services

Lisa Conway, VP, Sustainability – Americas, Interface

Philip Riggs, Facilities and Project Management, Erie County Development Agency

Structural Components for the Net-Zero Building Envelope

- Panel: High-Performance Envelopes: Material Innovations for EnergyEfficient buildings

Minimizing building energy use through optimizing insulation and airtightness performance ofthe building envelope for its intended lifeHow sensible building design and advanced insulation materials can be used to separate theconditioned interior building space from the exterior elements (rain, snow, hail, wind, dust,pollutants, allergens and pests)Exploring future material innovations for building envelope components (foundations, wallassembly, roofing systems, doors, windows)

Moderator

Lindsey Elton, President, Eco Achievers

Speakers

Philip Donovan, Studio Principal, Community, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Sven Mumme, Envelope Technology Manager, Building Technologies Office, U.S. Department ofEnergy

- Retrofitting for the Energy Revolution

The positive return on investment for building green and pursuing sustainability.How targeting LEED can have unprecedented returns for new developments and existingbuilding reuse.Implementing energy efficiency upgrades in a range of building types using passive design andgreen building systems. Demonstrating through case studies the proven opportunities to transform existing spaces intonew purposes and upgrade energy performance

Speakers

Tim Murray, Sustainable Design Leader, Associate Principal, EYP Architecture & Engineering



Commercial Buildings

- Balancing the Need for Sustainable Development and the Drive for BetterOrganizational Outcomes

Speakers

George Athens, Principal, Workplace Studio Leader, SmithGroup

- Energy Strategy for the 21st Century Workplace

Delivering a global energy reporting application for advanced manufacturing facilities.Evaluating the capacity of IoT-enabled building management systems to deliver energyreduction initiatives

Speakers

Paul Maximuk, Senior Consultant Intelligent Buildings, Newcomb & Boyd

- Lessons Learned: Looking Under the Hood of a Net Zero Energy Building

Net Zero Energy should be a verb not a noun because it’s all about putting the design intentinto motion. With two large NZEB’s currently in the performance period, our lessons learnedcan save you a lot of headache and heartaches when creating yoursIn a world transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy, NZEBs have an important role to playin preparing the building sector for the next wave of energy

Speakers

Lois Vitt Sale, Chief Sustainability Officer, Wight & Company

- Panel: Designing and Delivering a Cost-Effective, Energy-EfficientCommercial Building

What are the sustainable design considerations for commercial buildings?Incorporating building management systems to reduce energy wastageOutlining the value of developing on-site renewable energy generation capacity and demand-response systemsIs it possible to attain net zero energy status for large-scale facilities in the cold climates of theMidwest?

Moderator

Cheri Holman, Executive Director, U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan

Speakers

Lois Vitt Sale, Chief Sustainability Officer, Wight & Company

Walt Dindoffer, President, Development Solutions Midwest (Project Engineer), IBEW Local 58 ZNE Center



- Networking Refreshments

Education and Healthcare Buildings

- ‘The Patient Will See You Now’

How healthcare building design presents both challenges and opportunities in the developmentof sustainable facilities.Avenues to reduce energy consumption whilst maintaining all functionality for a modernhealthcare facility.Utilizing passive building technology to enhance energy efficiency and improve thermalcomfort.Renovation of existing healthcare buildings to reduce overall energy consumption and relatedemissions of greenhouse gases.

Speakers

Jeff Saad, Regional Practice Area Leader Health + Wellness, Gensler

- The Lenawee Intermediate School District’s Center for Sustainable Futures:A Profile of a Net-Zero Project and Reflections on 6 Years of Operations

Setting out the vision for a net-zero building project and addressing initial owner objectives.How designing a net-zero project is different than more typical high-performance buildingdesign.Reviewing the project performance and reflections on what lessons were learnt.

Speakers

Ray Micham, Architect + Principal, The Collaborative

Keith Russeau, Architect + Principal, The Collaborative

- Panel: Delivering Cost Effective and Sustainable Educational Buildings

Creating comfortable and productive learning environments for education facilities usingsustainable design and operational practicesManipulating the building’s envelope, mechanical and electrical systems, reduce energyconsumption and create a comfortable built environment

Moderator

Tony Hans, National Director of Sustainable Projects, CMTA

Speakers

Perry Hausman, Senior Mechanical Engineer, TowerPinkster

Amy Ashley Butler, Sustainability Director, Michigan State University

Christopher Heine, Associate, Sustainability Strategist, SmithGroup



Residential Buildings

- Veridian at County Farm: Intro to Net Zero Energy Living CommunityChallenge

Speakers

Matt Grocoff, Principal, THRIVE Collaborative

- Panel: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities in SustainableResidential Construction

Calculating the real value of investing in sustainable residential building projectsMaximizing the energy performance of residential buildings by pairing envelope upgrades withefficient HVAC systemsHow can smart technologies be used to transform a house build into an eco-home?Outlining the benefits of using energy modelling tools to further reduce and project total energyuse in homesWhere can low-carbon building materials (e.g. with a high-recycled content) be procured toincrease climate control efficiency and reduce embodied carbon emissions?Multifamily buildings represent a large share of the existing building stock in metropolitan areasand present a prime opportunity to improve sustainability. How can developers and buildingowners capitalize on this opportunity?

Moderator

Brett Little, Executive Director, Green Home Institute

Speakers

Michael Klement, Founder, Architectural Resource

Kurt Neiswender, AIA Flint President, Sedgewick & Ferweda Architects

Alison Lindburg, Building Policy Manager, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA)

Peter Skornia, President, Bazzani

- End of Conference Day 1

Developing the Business Case for Delivering a Net-Zero Building

- Transforming Building Energy Codes and Policy to Achieve Net-Zero

As California goes first, net zero transforms energy code and policy discussion in cities andstates across the countryOutlining market growth and projections for net-zero homes and buildingsUnderstanding the role of fuel supply choices in net zero at the policy and the project levelExamining the technical resources and costs that apply to the development and design ofresidential and commercial net zero projects



Speakers

Jim Edelson, Director of Codes and Policy, New Buildings Institute


- High Performance Building Envelopes Produced by Net Zero EnergyManufacturers: It Can Be Done

Speakers

Brent Trenga, Building Technology Director, Kingspan Insulated Panels

Retrofitting for Net-Zero

- Panel: Preserving Our Past, Building our Future - Achieving EnergyEfficiency and Sustainability Through Adaptive Reuse and RetrofittingStrategies

Understanding the importance of retrofitting existing buildings (over 98% of the building stock)to change their environmental impactHow can retrofitting improve energy efficiency in building and why should landlords / occupiersbe investing in these solutions?How envelope retrofitting can provide buildings with a significant energy saving opportunity andcontribute to improved occupant comfort.What are the possible adaptive reuse methods that can be used to transform existing historicbuildings into regenerated, sustainable and functional spaces?Balancing the integrity of original building design with retrofitting elements to reach energygoalsWhat product and installation costs enable mass-market adoption of energy efficiencytechnology?What is the feasibility of achieving net-zero energy goals from retrofitting and using renewableenergy sources in commercial and residential buildings?

Moderator

Tim Murray, Sustainable Design Leader, Associate Principal, EYP Architecture & Engineering

Speakers

Wayne Hofmann, Michigan Project Director, LocalCode

Lana Crouse, Director of Community, Indiana and Michigan, U.S. Green Building Council

Kristen Nyht, Senior Architect/Project Manager, Quinn Evans Architects

Matt Herman, Office Director, BuroHappold Engineering

- Lunch



Day Two - Energy and Material Management

- Saving Energy and Water through a Waste Reduction Program

Delivering a strategy which focuses on energy waste reduction in equipment, processes andoperations. Mining real-time operations and equipment data to run a wastewater facility more efficiently,make savings on operational expenses and meet regulatory requirements.Best practices in evaluating an energy waste reduction strategy.

Moderator

Ken Nielsen, President, The Nielsen Group

Speakers

John Norton, Director of Energy, Research and Innovation, Great Lakes Water Authority

Eric Griffin, Energy Program Manager, Great Lakes Water Authority

- Interactive Roundtables

Speakers

Barry Stephens, East Coast Regional Manager, Ventacity Systems

William Tokash, Manager, Customer Program Management, AEP Energy

Will Kenworthy, Regulatory Director, Midwest, Vote Solar


- Delivering an Energy Efficiency Strategy in Restaurant Facilities

Developing and executing a strategic energy plan to ensure greater supply of a resilient, cleanenergy and improve overall energy and operational efficiency.Ensuring an energy program aligns with corporate sustainability practices.Building a better business through effective environmental practices globally.

Speakers

Steve De Palo, Director of Restaurant Sustainability, McDonald's

- Panel: Delivering an Energy Efficiency Strategy in Commercial Facilities

Why commercial buildings need to get smarter about energy and be open to adopting newtechnologies (e.g. on-site renewables, building automation)Reducing energy consumption in commercial facilities whilst maintaining or enhancingoperational productivityAdopting corporate growth strategies which prioritize sustainability and resource efficiency



Assessing facility energy performance through technical assessments and benchmarkingIncorporating energy efficiency practices into day-to-day workforce routines - what are thepotential performance gaps between design and operational building energy use?What technical measures have the highest potential to improve commercial energy efficiency?Assessing the opportunities from better heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)systems, lighting controls and building shell improvements like insulation or draft proofing

Moderator

Gillian Giem, Program Manager, The U.S. Green Building Council, West Michigan Chapter

Speakers

Claude Molinari, General Manager, TCF Center/SMG

Steve De Palo, Director of Restaurant Sustainability, McDonald's

Rob Threlkeld, Global Manager, Sustainable Energy/Supply Reliability, Sustainable Workplaces,General Motors

Establishing Sustainable Infrastructure

- Panel: Examining the Role of Local Governments and Communities inImplementing Sustainable Buildings and Places

What is the process for getting cities and communities to adopt clean energy and invest insustainable buildings? How can urban and rural energy systems be both low-carbon andresilient in a changing climate?How can public-private partnerships contribute to the development of sustainable, smart urbandistricts with highly energy efficient buildings, renewable distributed energy resources (DERs)and infrastructure for electric transportation?

Moderator

Connie Lilley, Executive Director, Detroit 2030 District

Speakers

Justin Schott, Executive Director, EcoWorks

Joel Howrani Heeres, Director of Sustainability, City of Detroit

Murat Ulasir, Practice Leader - Infrastructure Asset Planning, OHM Advisors

- Supplying Affordable, Reliable and Clean Renewable Energy to Net-ZeroBuildings

Understanding the impact of the Clean Energy Plan in renewable energy generation in MichiganUtilizing voluntary green pricing products to find creative solutions for your sustainabilitychallengesPreparing for an electric transportation future



Speakers

Jeffrey Myrom, Director, Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicle Customer Products, ConsumersEnergy

- Lunch

- Panel: Understanding the Impact of Incorporating Electric Vehicle (EV)Charging into Net-Zero Energy Buildings and Communities

What will be the impact of increased electric vehicles market penetration on the ability ofbuildings to achieve net-zero energy consumption?What are some of the key solutions or considerations to minimize impact on building loadmanagement systems?What does EV charging infrastructure mean for building services design?What are the opportunities and challenges from a utility perspective?Is there an opportunity for buildings to be transformed into highly efficient microgridsconsuming, producing, storing and supplying energy, which would enable the rapid uptake ofrenewables and EVs?

Moderator

Shanti Pless, Senior Energy Efficiency Research Engineer and Building Integration Science TeamLead, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)

Speakers

Keith Dickerson, Director, Transformative Technologies, Black & Veatch

Eric McDonald, Director, Testing & Infrastructure Development, NextEnergy

Kelsey Peterson, Manager, EV Strategy & Programs, DTE Energy

Green Finance Strategy to Drive Progress Towards Net-Zero Goals

- Panel: Financing the Future of Sustainable Buildings

What financial resources can be leveraged to support energy efficient upgrades and renewableenergy installations on commercial and industrial properties?Reviewing the financial instruments which can be leveraged in green building projects -Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), loans, Energy Savings Agreements, Green Bonds, TIF,HTC, incentives, etc.How do we create the right conditions to drive greater private capital towards low-carbon,climate-resilient infrastructure projects and net-zero buildings?Examining the critical drivers that enable sustainable projects to attract project financing

Moderator

Bali Kumar, CEO, Lean & Green Michigan



Speakers

Mary Templeton, Executive Director, Michigan Saves

Kyle Peczynski, Vice President, Underwriting, Petros Pace Finance


Addressing Embodied Carbon - Achieving Net-Zero Along the Entire Lifecycleof a Building

- Look Behind the Label – Material Embodied Carbon

Examining the carbon footprint of all materials used in a building project, including materialproduction and the operational energy needed to incorporate them.How the analysis of embodied energy must encompass all the carbon emissions required todeliver a building project.Calling for greater transparency in material fabrication. How can the building industry educateitself to comprehend the holistic carbon impact of construction projects?

Speakers

Natalie Minott, Strategist, Strategy+ at, AECOM

- Achieving Net-Zero Throughout a Building Life Cycle

Identifying strategies to reduce material quantities and/or use low carbon material alternates.Undertaking life cycle assessment during the design process and ensuring that an embodiedcarbon target is set out in the specifications.How to track performance throughout the life of a project.

Speakers

Christopher Drew, Director of Sustainability, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

- Panel: Embodied Carbon: Reducing the Footprint of the ConstructionProcess

What is the significance of different building design phases from the perspective of embodiedcarbon?Quantifying the environmental impact and carbon cost associated with all constructionmaterials used over a building’s lifespanHow to increase the use of low-carbon building materials, with a high-recycled content anddurability to reduce through-life maintenance. What is the value in specifying building elementswhich are designed for reuse and deconstruction?What we can be done to promote collaboration across the construction value chain andincentivise low carbon building projects?



Moderator

Lisa Conway, VP, Sustainability – Americas, Interface

Speakers

Arathi Gowda, Associate Director, Team Leader Performative Design Group, Skidmore, Owings &Merrill LLP

Christopher Reinhart, Director, Sustainability + Research, Cripe

Bill Brown, Owner - Architect, Griffy Creek Studio, LLC

- End of Conference

- Panel: Successfully Integrating Energy Efficiency Practices into aCompetitive Manufacturing Facility

Can a manufacturer improve its competitiveness in industrial markets by streamlining energyusage and incorporating more sustainable procedures?How can sustainability initiatives impact the manufacturing process?What tools (energy assessment, emission calculation, modelling and simulation etc) areavailable to support energy-related analysis and decision-making in the manufacturingenvironment?Evaluating energy end uses (e.g. lighting, HVAC systems, automated material handlingequipment) in a complex industrial environmentHow can energy efficiency efforts align with corporate goals and strategic decisions - e.g.location decisions, demand management, technology selection and deployment, investments inR&D?What is the decision-making process for a corporation to invest in a resilient energyinfrastructure?

Moderator

Ken Nielsen, President, The Nielsen Group

Speakers

Maeve Tropf, Team Leader of Energy, Climate and Renewables, Steelcase

Terry Awls, Director of Facilities, La-Z-Boy

Energy Management for Smart and Sustainable Buildings

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August 25 – 26, 2020


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