RMG 2011 Program

Innovate today, transform tomorrowApril 20-21, 2011

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Greening the conference:

Sustainability is at the heart of USGBC Colorado’s mission to transform the built environment. USGBC Colorado strives to minimize the environmental impact of all of its programs and events through a number of strategies. Here is what USGBC Colorado is doing at Rocky Mountain Green 2011 to minimize the environmental impact and engage venue staff, exhibitors, and attendees in greening the conference.

Venue: The Denver Marriott Tech Center has earned the ENERGY STAR® label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commitments to energy efficiency in hotel operations.

Transportation: Conference attendees are actively encouraged to take mass transit or to carpool to and from Rocky Mountain Green 2011. The Denver Marriott Tech Center is located ¼ mile from a RTD light rail stop, and a carpooling group was set up on eRideShare.com.

Green Exhibitors: All exhibitors are strongly encouraged to support greening the conference through sustainable procedures and practices of its services and its employees, vendors, and contractors. Exhibitors are asked to consider exhibit construction and material usage, staff training,

04/Welcome

05/Education

CONTENTS

06-09/Schedule

11/Plenary

WELCOME CONFERENCE CHAPTER

28/Membership

29/Annual Sponsors

RMG 2011 SPONSORS

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19/Building Tours

20-27/Expo Hall

packing materials, transportation and logistics, printed materials and giveaways, and strategies for minimizing waste as areas where exhibitors can contribute to a more sustainable conference. For more information on greening exhibitions and trade shows, refer to the Greenbuild Mandatory Exhibition Green Guidelines.

Carbon Offsets: USGBC Colorado is proud to offset 100% of all greenhouse emissions associated with Rocky Mountain Green 2011. USGBC Colorado partnered with Renewable Choice Energy to calculate and offset emissions.

Printing, Signage and Registration: USGBC Colorado dramatically reduced its use of paper at Rocky Mountain Green 2011 by relying almost exclusively on digital communications and media to promote the event and minimizing the amount of signage and program guides printed for the event. USGBC Colorado prints materials on 100% recycled, FSC certified paper.

Food and Beverage: Lunch is provided in a recyclable box, Denver Marriott Tech Center recycles their kitchen grease, and an eco-friendly water service is being used in place of bottled water.

Bag Sponsor: Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

Lunch Sponsors:Davis Graham Stubbs LLC, Isaacson & Rosenbaum P.C.

Recycling Sponsors:Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain Chapter

SBCC Sponsor:M.E. Group

Coffee Break Sponsors:Clanton & Associates, Governor’s Energy Office, Steel Institute

Happy Hour Sponsor:Harmon, Hutton Architecture, Swinerton Inc., YRG Sustainability

Expo Manager:Evergreen Revenue Solutions

U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Vision: To promote responsibility for Colorado’s environmental legacy.

Our Mission: To advance and promote sustainable planning, design, construction and operation of the built environment through education, improving industry guidelines, policy, advocacy, and information and resource sharing.

USGBC Colorado would like to thank the companies that are supporting Rocky Mountain Green 2011. This important education event would not be possible without their support.

Existing and Historic Building Track Sponsor

Corporate Sustainability Track Sponsor

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WELCOME! EDUCATION

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Educational Session Locations:Implementation: Aspen Residential and Community Planning: PrimroseOvercoming Barriers & Project Management: LarkspurExisting & Historic Buildings: Conifer BallroomCorporate Sustainability: Pikes PeakInnovations: Maroon PeakWorkshops: Blanca Peak

About the Conference Tracks: To better address the needs of the diverse stakeholders that make up the green building community, we have created six education tracks. Track 1, Implementation, features a panel of experts that address questions and barriers for specific LEED categories. Track 2, Residential and Community Planning, addresses green building for residential and neighborhood applications. Track 3, Overcoming Barriers & Project Management, is for best practices, policy, or management practices that advance the effectiveness of LEED in practice. Track 4, Existing & Historic Buildings, presents existing building retrofits with a focus on special considerations for historic buildings. Track 5, Corporate Sustainability, covers articulating strategies, policies, and programs for adoption of sustainability and green building practices at the corporate level. Track 6, Innovations, highlights products, projects, or practices shaping the future of green building.

Greetings from the ChairOn behalf of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Colorado Chapter, I would like to welcome you to Rocky Mountain Green 2011, the foremost conference in the Rocky Mountain region focusing on sustainability in the built environment.

Once again, Rocky Mountain Green provides an incredible selection of speakers, workshops, presentations, exhibitors and networking opportunities. This yearʼs conference provides the following:

• Opening Plenary by Hank Louis, Founder and Philosophical Leader of DesignBuildBLUFF

• Closing Plenary by Scot Horst, Senior Vice President for LEED at the USGBC• 48 Education Sessions• 4 Conference Workshops• 4 Green Building Tours• Over 40 Exhibitors• Multiple Networking Opportunities

The Colorado Chapter relies on its corporate sponsors and local members who donate their time and resources to support our mission. This conference would not be possible without the thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to planning, organizing, and running the conference. I want to personally thank the Chapter Staff, Deb Kleinman, Jessica Pascoe, Patti Mason, Sarah Michaels, and Kate Long, for your continued hard work and enthusiastic support. Your work makes the Colorado Chapter the best USGBC Chapter in the United States.

Over the next few days, please seek out every opportunity to learn, debate and identify ways that you can personally impact the built environment. More importantly, take this opportunity to meet those who touch sustainability from a different vantage point. You will be surprised how our shared passion can lead to a more sustainable future for everyone.

Enjoy your time in Denver and have a great conference.

Warmest Regards,

Clay Benson, LEED AP, DBIA2011 Chair, USGBC Colorado Chapter

ARE YOU A LEEP AP WITH SPECIALTY OR A LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE?

Green Building Certification InstituteCredential Maintenance Program:

As an approved USGBC Education Provider,USGBC Colorado is excited to offer ContinuingEducation (CE) hours through GBCI’sCredential Maintenance Program at RockyMountain Green 2011. In addition to numerous GBCI Continuing Education Hours (including LEED Specific Sessions covering all 5 LEEDAP specialties), we are also proud to offernumerous continuing education opportunitiesthrough other associations (see website forupdated list). Check out www.rockymountaingreen.com/reporting or stop by the Registration Deskfor more information. LEED Professionals:Fill out the reporting form online and emailto [email protected]. We willemail you a certificate of completion after theconference along with GBCI Reporting Recommendations.


SESSION SCHEDULE

Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Expo Hall

Opening Plenary- Hank LouisROOM: Rocky Mountain Event Center

Group14: First LEED v3.0 BD+C Platinum in the World

Integrated Design Charrette with Tasha Halevi, Rob Slowinski, & Dana Villeneuve

Challenges in LEED IEQ Implementation Panel Panelists: Paul Hutton, Pete Je�erson, Jill Dalglish, & Don McCormick.

High Performance Systems for Low Energy Homes withAl Wallace

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Integrated Design Charrette with Tasha Halevi, Rob Slowinski, &Dana Villeneuve PART 2

Case Studies in Sustainable Construction - High Tech vs. Low Tech with Christopher Herr & Brad Tomecek

Tour of 1800 Larimer: A Tenant and Core/ Shell Sustainable Integration

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Basic Principles & Important Concepts with Aaron Buys & Michael Bendewald PART 1

Water E�ciency Implementation Panel: Tracy Bouvette, Mike Vail, Mitch Peters, & Stacy Smith

The reality of LEED for Neighborhood Development with Yong Cho, Conor Merrigan, Ryan Tobin, & Jen Burianek.

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Basic Principles & Important Concepts with Aaron Buys & Michael Bendewald PART 2

Materials and Resources Implementation with Panelists: Kari Foster, Valerie Walsh, & Jason Coker

The Intersection of A�ordable Housing Avenue & Sustainability Street with Shane Gring

Sustainable Sites Caegory with Panelists: Holly Piza, Andy Creath, & Brian Nicholson

BUILDING TOURS

MEET AT USGBC BOOTH

WORKSHOPS

BLANCA PEAK

IMPLEMENTATION

ASPEN

RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY PLANNINGPRIMROSE

Expo Hall Happy Hour & Volunteer Awards

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Wednesday

Engaging Occupants and Operators in Sustainability Initiatives with Josh Rado� & Jenny Carney

Justifying LEED-EB O&M for your Facility with Michael Levinson

Green Leasing - Fad, Factor Fiction & the Future with Beat Steiner

Powers of Ten: Action in Architecture from Small toLarge with Maggie Flickinger, David Barrett, & Nicole Delmage

How to Create a LEED Implementation Plan for Federal Projects withCara Hlad

Inspiring Creativity and Wonder in an Existing Building and Achieving LEED with April Wackerman, Randy Byers, &Mark Kosmos.

Landlords, Tenants and LEED APs: What a long, strange trip it's been with William Silberstein & Neil Oberfeld

Pursuing LEED with Alternative Energy Strategies in Hospitals with Dennis Co�man, Russ Murdock, &Eric She�er.

Green Building Advocacy for Codes and Programs in a Home Rule State with JC Martel, Patti Mason, &, Michelle Britt.

Modeling a Net Zero Future with Historic Buildings with Phillip Saieg

Life Cycle Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Inventory with Rachelle Macur

Walking Mountains - Case Study for a high altitude environmental learning center withBrian Sipes &Sherry Dorward.

Contractors and LEED: Adding value to the LEED construction process with Steve Loppnow, Drew Russ, & Derek Young.

Optimize the E�ciency of your Existing Building: A 5 step plan for success with Clare Epke & Michele Hendrick

One Firm's Quest for the 2030 Challenge with Keith Hayes & Yael Nyholm.

Innovations in Green Real Estate Finance with Craig Immel

OVERCOMING BARRIERS & PROJECT MANAGEMENTLARKSPUR

EXISTING & HISTORIC BUILDINGSCONIFER BALLROOM

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITYPIKES PEAK

INNOVATIONS

MAROON PEAK

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Wednesday Expo Hall Hours: 10:00am – 7:30pm

Sponsored by Colorado Preservation Inc. Sponsored by Holland & Hart

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SESSION SCHEDULE

Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Expo Hall

The Community Campus: An Exploration of E�ciency & Collaboration:Evie Garret Dennis E12 DPS Campus with Bob Binder, Jim McKinnon, & Kelly Leid.

An Ecocity Vision for Colorado Springs in 2060 with William Beard

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Measuring Quality of Life in the Built Environment: A collaborative e�ort with Frank Kinder, Stella Hodgkins, & Tasha Norman

Colorado Platinum LEED Home Tour with Al Wallace.

Succeed at LEED with Heath Blount & Chris Forney PART 1

Healthy Homes: Address-ing Chemical Sensitivities with Research, Design & Testing with Sarah Broughton & Annette Stelmack.

Regional Priority Credit Implementa-tion with Panelists: Dana Kose & Conor Merrigan

Succeed at LEED with Heath Blount & Chris Forney PART 2

Achieving Passivhaus Standard in the US - Lessons Learned with James Brew

LEED Energy & Atmosphere Implementation Panel: Energy Performance for LEED Platinum and Net Zero Energy (Moderator: Phillip Macey. Panelists: Tom Hootman, Shanti Pless, David Okada, & Dana Villeneuve

BUILDING TOURS MEET AT USGBC COLORADO BOOTH

IMPLEMENTATION

ASPEN

RESIDENTIAL & COMMUNITY PLANNINGPRIMROSE

Closing Plenary- Scot Horst ROOM: Rocky Mountain Event Center

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WORKSHOPS

BLANCA PEAK

Open Forum: The Future of LEED

Open Forum: USGBC Colorado Moving Forward- Help Shape Your Local Chapter

Thursday

LEED Consulting Agreements: Key Legal Issues with Justin Pless

Deep retro�ts and LEED certi�cation through performance contracting with Cara Carmichael & Elling Myklebust

Business Case for Sustainability withHeath Blount & Chris Forney

How to Use Modeling Analysis to Optimize Design Performance with Dan LeBlanc &Shillpa Singh.

Developing Cost-e�ective Municipal Energy Programs with Scott Morrissey &Christian Williss

Colorado's High Performance Libraries: Energy Analysis Project with Paul Wember, DennisHumphries, & Mike Kaufman

Submetering and LEED, the Green Lease, and Corporate Sustainability Initiatives with Sim Gurewitz

Low Energy Retro�t for a Key Tool in the Fight Against Global Warming with Rick Osbaugh, OttoVan Geet, & David Gallaher.

Minding the Gap: from Sustainable Policy to Practice with David Eijadi, Dana Kose, & Chris Baker

The Lost Sector: Nonpro�t Sustainability in Existing Buildings withCourtney France &Philip Saieg

Please consider the environment before printing this with Tammy Perez

Regionalist Architecture: Weaving a Holistic Approach to Green Building with Mark Broyles

Greening our Campus with Carol Dollard

Pushing the LEED-ID&C Envelope: The USGBC-CO LoDo O�ce Project with Annette Stelmack, Dan LeBlanc, Deb Kleinman, & Gregg Adams.

Greening Your Portfolio with Josh Rado�

Energy Modeling Toolkit with Kendra Tupper of Rocky Mountain Institute, Peter Ellis & Aaron Buys

OVERCOMING BARRIERS & PROJECT MANAGEMENTLARKSPUR

EXISTING & HISTORIC BUILDINGSCONIFER BALLROOM

CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITYPIKES PEAK

INNOVATIONS

MAROON PEAK

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Thursday Expo Hall Hours: 8:30am-1:30pm

Sponsored by Colorado Preservation Inc. Sponsored by Holland & Hart

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PLENARY SESSIONS

Opening: Hank Louis, Founder and Designer, DesignBuildBLUFF Wednesday April 20th, 8:30-9:45AM Location: Rocky Mountain Event Center

Currently principal of Gigaplex, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Park City Utah, Louis founded DesignBuildBLUFF in 2000 after being inspired by Samuel Mockbee’s Rural Studio. Louis was drawn to Mockbee’s design-build project—in which students from Auburn University build homes in the Black Belt of Alabama—because in it he saw a willingness to work hard, to eschew known comforts, to test unfamiliar methods, and, above all, to learn. He saw the coming together of two cultures considered diametrically opposed, and decided that he wanted in.

A decade since its inception, DesignBuildBLUFF has built 8 homes for families of the Navajo Nation. The program recently expanded to include students from the University of Colorado, allowing it to build more homes, provide more hands-on experience, and create more change. By immersing students in an unfamiliar culture and process, the program tips the scales of tolerance to open ears, hearts and, ultimately, minds.

Closing: Scot Horst, Senior VP for LEED, USGBC The Future of LEED and Green Building: 2012 and Beyond Thursday April 21st, 3:30-5:00PM Location: Rocky Mountain Event Center

Join USGBC Colorado in welcoming Scot Horst, the Senior Vice President for LEED at the U.S. Green Building Council. The Closing Plenary will focus on the future of green building, including LEED 2012 as well as the longer term vision for a sustainable future. After making opening remarks and setting the stage for the conversation, the closing plenary will be a moderated conversation with one of the leaders at USGBC.

As Senior Vice President of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Program, Scot Horst significantly influences the global course of sustainable design and building performance. Known for both his technical knowledge and his ability to facilitate action, Scot strives to create major shifts in human thinking through tools like LEED. He leads USGBC’s Building Performance Partnership, which focuses on the connection between building design, operation and human behavior. He is driving a current effort to improve LEED, and designing an innovative approach for advancing regenerative action. In order to develop LEED globally, Scot organized the LEED International Roundtable in 2010.

Help us support sustainable recreation by ensuring historic buildings, constructed of native and local resources remain

available for public use.

Volunteering for a weekend with HistoriCorps™ provides an opportunity to explore the connection between the built environment and the natural environment while developing

hands-on preservation skills.

Our summer 2011 season is gearing up with many exciting opportunities! Learn more at www.historicorps.org.

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USGBC Colorado is nationally recognized for its work to Green Colorado’s Schools Within THIS Generation. The Chapter’s Green Schools Initiative is led by a diverse group of stakeholders at the state and local level, including architects and engineers, teachers and principals, energy managers and elected officials.

2011 Green Schools SummitDate: Friday, October 28Dr. Evie Dennis E12 Campus

The Green Schools Summit is an annual educational program managed by USGBC Colorado’s Green Schools Committee. It provides a unique opportunity for open dialogue between K-12 stakeholders, policymakers, and building industry professionals. Attendees learn about current trends and issues impacting the financing, design, construction, and operations of school building projects. We are thrilled to be hosting the 2011 conference at the Dr. Evie Dennis E12 Campus. Tour this green campus on Thursday, April 21 at 8:30AM.

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SESSION DESCRIPTIONSachieving LEED EB O&M certification. Understand how to determine if LEED EB O&M makes sense for your facility.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakGreen Leasing – Fad, Fact, Fiction, and the FuturePresenter: Beat SteinerThe presentation discusses current trends and realities in the leasing market related to sustainability and other greening objectives. It also includes a discussion of the legal issues involved in green leasing generally, “green washing” in the leasing industry, the green lease forms that are being promulgated by various organizations, and a brief analysis of each lease clause that raises sustainability issues.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakPowers of Ten: Action in Architecture from Small to LargePresenters: Maggie Flickinger, David Barrett, and Nicole DelmageThe session will begin with a presentation by David Barrett of Charles & Ray Eames Powers of Ten. Pairing this with other video and narrative, a framework of holistic thinking will be introduced – bringing us through design thinking at every scale, from our dazzling macrocosm to our personal microcosm. You will come away with a new perspective, inspiring ideas, and specific ways to act toward transforming our built environment.

11:10 AM-12:10 PM: Wednesday, 04/20

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenSustainable Sites CategoryPanelists: Holly Piza, Andy Creath, Brian NicholsonLearn the best practices for implementing LEED Sustainable Sites credits in the Rocky Mountain West. This technically rigorous session will outline Colorado specific strategies for achieving LEED credits in the Sustainable Sites category. Discussion of the integrated process for selecting and developing a site and expected changes to the Sustainable Sites credits in LEED 2012.

10:00-11:00 AM: Wednesday, 04/20

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenChallenges in LEED IEQ ImplementationPanelists: Paul Hutton, Pete Jefferson, and Don McCormick, and Jill DalglishThe current Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) provisions of LEED NC and LEED for Schools present unique and difficult challenges for Colorado designers. This presentation will address lighting-control, natural ventilation, inefficient floor plans and other concerns raised by the current IEQ standards. Case studies will illustrate problems and potential solutions.

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseHigh Performance Systems for Low Energy HomesPresenter: Al WallaceThe session addresses current market trends, green buyer profiles, and the financial analysis that makes sustainable integrated systems attainable in a tight economy. Builders, LEED APs, green raters, and design professionals can apply the proven methods and technologies to leverage the green and sustainability trends and financial incentives in the residential, home construction market to grow their business.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurEngaging Occupants and Operators in Sustainability InitiativesPresenters: Josh Radoff and Jenny CarneyTransforming occupant and staff behavior is notoriously tricky, but is vital to translating top-level sustainability intents such as LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance (EB O&M) certification into bottom-level actions and outcomes. This discussion will present strategies to help you engage building occupants and operators in a variety of sustainability initiatives and through work culture and incentives to encourage building occupants to be the eyes, ears, and hands of a sustainability program.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomJustifying LEED-EB O&M for Your FacilityPresenter: Michael LevinsonLearn how LEED EB O&M impacts building cash flows, capitalization rates, valuation, rents, and vacancy rates. Identify and avoid common pitfalls that increase the cost of

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseCase Studies in Sustainable Construction – High Tech vs. Low TechPresenters: Christopher Herr and Brad TomecekThis session will address a $3,500,000 LEED-H Platinum house constructed with German prefabrication technology and layers of passive and active systems; discuss the jurisdictional and code issues associated with innovative systems; and reveal how these issues were overcome. Comparative case-studies will be presented.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurHow to Create a LEED Implementation Plan for Federal ProjectsPresenter: Cara HladThis presentation explores the components of a LEED implementation plan as well as provides a straight-forward approach to creating one for federal projects, eliminating the ambiguity and frustration associated with creating one.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomInspiring Creativity and Wonder in an Existing Building and Achieving LEED Presenters: April Wackerman, Randy Byers, and Mark KosmosThe Paul Smith Children’s Village and Discovery Lab at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens is a model of regenerative, ‘living’ architecture. Presenters will share the challenges and opportunities of renovating an existing building, revitalizing the surrounding land to inspire creativity and wonder for visiting children, achieving LEED Platinum certification, and the value of student analysis and engagement during the design and construction process.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakLandlords, Tenants, and LEED: What a Long, Strange Trip it’s BeenPresenters: William M. Silberstein and Neil B. OberfeldAll leases are green leases because sustainability issues are inherent in many aspects of the landlord/tenant relationship. Green aspects of commercial leases are explored through a role–play, lease negotiation between the landlord’s and tenant’s lawyers. Following, a tenant will present 10 lessons learned on an actual LEED-Commercial Interiors (CI) project.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakPursuing LEED With Alternative Energy Strategies in HospitalsPresenters: Dennis Coffman, Russ Murdock, and Eric ShefferHospitals, because of their large energy requirement, can create opportunities for partnering with municipalities to use local renewable energy resources. The presenters were at the leading edge of the design and implementation of systems that capture methane, produced by a local landfill, which take advantage of regional utility rate structures on a recently opened hospital that is pursuing LEED certification.

2:10-3:40 PM: Wednesday, 04/20

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenWater Efficiency Implementation PanelPanelists: Mike Vail, Tracy Bouvette, Mitch Peters, and Stacy SmithLearn the best practices for implementing LEED Water Efficiency credits in Colorado from a panel of water conservation experts. This technically rigorous session will outline the key water conservation features for projects subjected to Colorado’s unique climate and sometimes bizarre water laws. This panel will discuss the overall integrated process for achieving a very high level of water efficiency and changes to the water efficiency credits in LEED 2012.

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseThe Reality of LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentPresenters: Yong Cho, Conor Merrigan, and Ryan Tobin. Moderator: Jen BurianekLEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) is a system for evaluating the way neighborhoods are planned and developed to minimize environmental impact, maximize smart growth and create a well-developed, responsible community. This presentation will explore the current trends of suburban sprawl; examine the benefits, criteria and barriers of the LEED-ND system; outline the certification process and requirements; highlight case studies of current Colorado projects, and examine the Park Ave Block 3 neighborhood in detail as an example of a current neighborhood being built based on LEED-ND criteria.


SESSION DESCRIPTIONSTrack 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurGreen Building AdvocacyPresenters: JC Martel, Patti Mason, and Michelle BrittThe Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), with funding from the Governor’s Energy Office, convened stakeholders to gain consensus on regional standards for above-code/green-building programs for the Denver Metropolitan area. Elected officials, state and local government staff, industry and trade associations were asked to participate. This session will include information on green-building advocacy, including the stakeholder engagement process, policy options and the role of LEED as a tool for market transformation. The session will use the Denver Metro project as a case study to illustrate these concepts; engage participants in a historical perspective on the evolution of construction codes; and Use the International Green Construction Code and Standard 189.1 overview to highlight the next generation of codes and lay the foundation for the Denver Metro case study presentation.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomModeling a Net-zero Future with Historic BuildingsPresenter: Phillip SaiegThis presentation will be an in-depth look at how to retrofit historic buildings toward the goals of LEED- EB O&M Platinum, and a net-zero energy balance. How to retrofit utilizing LEED, as well as climate and financial concerns will be addressed.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakLife Cycle Analysis and Greenhouse Gas InventoryPresenter: Rachelle MacurThis session addresses what life cycle assessments and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories are; what the current and future legislative landscape looks like in regards to GHG tracking; reasons why doing an emissions inventory is useful to your organization; how Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) and GHG inventories can relate to LEED; and reviews the methodology used to calculate GHG emissions through a case study.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakWalking Mountains – Case Study for a High Altitude Environmental Learning CenterPresenters: Brian Sipes and Sherry DorwardThe project architect and landscape architect will present a case study on The Walking Mountains Science Center,

a LEED Platinum environmental learning center, focusing on site design, living roofs, LEED strategies for a project outside of an urban area, energy-efficient design without the budget for early energy modeling, high performance building envelopes, and maximizing educational opportunities of sustainable design strategies employed.

3:50-4:50 PM: Wednesday, 04/20

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenMaterials & Resources Implementation Panelists: Kari Foster, Valerie Walsh, and Jason CokerLearn the best practices for implementing LEED Materials and Resources credits in the Rocky Mountain West from a panel of LEED experts. This technically rigorous session will outline best practices for Colorado specific strategies for achieving LEED credits in the Materials and Resources category. This panel will discuss the overall integrated process for diverting and reducing waste, and selecting materials on a project and expected changes to the Materials and Resources credits in LEED 2012.

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseThe Intersection of Affordable Housing Avenue and Sustainability StreetPresenter: Shane Gring This session addresses LEED tools and unique aspects of the home-rating system, with a particular focus on affordable housing. The aim of the workshop is to dispel myths about the expenses and difficulty associated with constructing residential projects to LEED-H standards.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurContractors and LEED: Adding value to the LEED Construction ProcessPresenters: Steve Loppnow, Drew Russ, and Derek YoungThis session will explore research conducted in Colorado State’s Construction Management Department on the contractor’s role on LEED projects, and opportunities for contractors to better add value to the process. Case studies support and provide insight on the topic.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomOptimize the Efficiency of Your Existing Building: A 5-step Plan for SuccessPresenters: Clare Epke and Michele HendrickThis presentation will cover a 5-step process to help

you define and achieve your sustainability goals from an operations and marketing perspective. Specific information on how to get energy and water efficiency upgrades rebates and a review of the basic LEED-EB O&M process will be addressed.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakOne Firm’s Quest for the 2030 Challenge Presenters: Keith Hayes and Yael NyholmThis 60-minute presentation will outline the steps taken to understand and comply with the 2030 Challenge, obstacles encountered and conflicting information discovered along the way.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakInnovative Debt and Equity Financing Mechanisms for Green BuildingsPresenter: Craig ImmelThis session will provide the audience with a robust overview of innovative debt and equity financing mechanisms designed to meet the unique needs of green buildings. Discussion may include preferred financing, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing, loan loss reserves, private equity, government and utility incentives, project proformas, and more.

8:30-10:00 AM: Thursday, 04/21

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenRegional Priority Credits: The Why and HowPanelists: Dana Kose and Conor MerriganWhat are the Regional Priority Credits (RPCs) for Colorado anyway? And how did they come to be? Join USGBC LEED Faculty Dana Kose and Conor Merrigan from the Governor’s Energy Office for a discussion on implementing RPCs and an update on the LEED 2012 Regionalization Process.

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseAn Ecocity Vision for Colorado Springs in 2060Presenter: William BeardThis presentation, the basis of which was a 2010 master’s thesis for the Southwest Studies Institute of Colorado College, imagines Colorado Springs as a sustainable city of 700,000 residents in 2060. Such a long-range vision allows “backcasting” to set intermediate goals, which will be discussed.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurLEED Consulting Agreements: Key Legal Issues Presenter: Justin PlessThis presentation will provide attendees with a broad understanding of LEED consulting agreements, as well as a deeper understanding of key issues for LEED professionals and building owners/developers. Discussion will include the role of LEED consulting agreements, followed by a more detailed discussion of negotiation and drafting points for key contractual issues. This is a useful and informative session for attorneys and non-attorneys.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomDeep Retrofits and LEED Certification Through Performance Contracting Presenters: Cara Carmichael and Elling MyklebustThe five pillars to the deep retrofit process are addressed in meeting the energy efficiency requirements/goals set forth by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 and the Architecture 2030 Challenge. The integration of LEED–EB O&M in a performance contracting delivery method will be shared through an actual LEED project case study.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakThe Business Case for SustainabilityPresenters: Heath Blount and Chris ForneyCapturing the middle market of construction activity in the United States is an absolute prerequisite to building a sustainable future. It’s also a tremendous business opportunity that requires a compelling value proposition for mainstream developers, institutions, and building operators.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakHow to Use Modeling Analysis to Optimize Design PerformancePresenters: Dan LeBlanc and Shillpa SinghThis session will present the newest innovative building performance modeling tools and how they are used to support the integrated design process. Several local case studies will also be presented. With the aid of building performance modeling, project teams can analyze the impacts of early design decisions that affect energy use and comfort from a macro level.


SESSION DESCRIPTIONS10:10-11:10 AM: Thursday, 04/21

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenEnergy Performance for LEED Platinum and Net Zero EnergyPanelists: Tom Hootman, Shanti Pless, David Okada, and Dana Villeneuve Moderator: Philip A. MaceyLearn the best practices for implementing energy performance and LEED Energy and Atmosphere credits in Colorado from a panel that represents the team that delivered the NREL’s Research Support Facility (RSF). Key energy performance features of the RSF in context of Colorado’s climate are outlined and discuss. The panel will also discuss the differences between LEED v2.2 and LEED v3 in relationship to the upcoming addition to the RSF that is currently in design under LEED-NC 2009.

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseMeasuring Quality of Life in the Built Environment: A Collaborative EffortPresenter: Frank Kinder, Stella Hodgkins, and Tasha NormanThis session will present results and discuss recent trends of green building, community planning, and other areas encompassing LEED® and its credits. Addressing providing context, measurement, and both successful and poor performing indicators for the green building industry. Representatives will include coordinating agencies such as Pikes Peak United Way, Leadership Pikes Peak, and section authors from public and private industry.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurDeveloping Cost-effective Municipal Energy ProgramsPresenters: Scott Morrissey and Christian WillissThrough grant funding and public-private partnerships, the City and County of Denver has structured programs to increase renewable energy development, improve energy efficiency, and reduce utility costs with limited General Fund support. This panel discussion will focus on Denver’s use of Power Purchase Agreements for solar photovoltaic systems and an innovative energy audit and retrocommissioning program that will ensure efficient operation of major building mechanical systems; generate immediate cost savings; and identify the most cost-effective capital projects for future grant, Capital Improvement Plan, and bond funding.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomColorado’s High-performance Libraries: Energy Analysis ProjectPresenter: Paul Wember, Mike Kaufman, and Dennis Humphries“Why are certain libraries operating efficiently, saving the library district valuable funding, while other libraries appear to be using more energy and spending more money on utility payments than necessary?” A detailed look at the country’s first carbon negative library, Rangeview Library District’s Anythink Brighton will be provided as well.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakSubmetering and LEED, the Green Lease, and Corporate Sustainability Presenter: Sim Gurewitz The session will cover submetering equipment and applications with a focus on how the information provided by submetering can promote sustainability. Applications discussed will include energy efficiency/conservation, peak demand (KW) management, tenant billing, cost allocation, carbon footprint reporting, power usage effectiveness in data centers, and LEED.

Track 6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakLow Energy Retrofit for a Key Tool in the Fight Against Global WarmingPresenter: Rick Osbaugh, Otto Van Geet, and David GallaherThe RMH Group teamed with researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop solutions for increasing mechanical system performance at National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) while dramatically reducing energy consumption. Simple technologies and concepts were employed to meet the aggressive project goals without significantly interrupting operations or compromising data center reliability.

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Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenOpen Forum: The Future of LEED

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseHealthy Homes: Addressing Chemical Sensitivities with Research, Design and TestingPresenters: Sarah Broughton and Annette StelmackThis session will focus on the strategies used to design, research, document, and implement a major home renovation in Colorado. The project team will demonstrate how manufacturer product information critical for health and environmental data were vetted in building a healthy home. Learn first-hand how a healthy home can support your client’s health identifying specific tactics that enhance the indoor environmental quality.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurMinding the Gap: From Sustainable Policy to Practice Presenters: David Eijadi, Dana Kose, and Chris BakerThis presentation looks at policy origins and six case study projects seeking energy efficiency, certification, and incentives. The gaps between federal agencies, state regulatory bodies, and professional organizations will be addressed and attendees will be provided with “what to look for” and “what to do” guidelines.

Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomThe Lost Sector: Nonprofit Sustainability in Existing BuildingsPresenters: Courtney France and Philip SaiegThis lecture illustrates the importance of green education, training, consulting, and sustainability recommendations for nonprofit organizations in the Rocky Mountain region. The lecture will discuss and showcase the importance of bringing sustainability to the nonprofit sector in creative ways, lowering their operating costs, and increasing their community dynamics.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes Peak“Please Consider the Environment Before Printing This”Presenter: Tammy PerezThe traditional title and escrow processes are extremely paper intensive and involve lots of travelling between offices for both papers and people. Through a balanced mix of operations, marketing, and community participation, real estate businesses can set the pace for its industry to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink the way it does business. Learn about Stewart Title’s Green Initiatives and improving their triple-bottom line.

Track6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakRegionalist Architecture: Weaving a Holistic Approach to Green Building From the Fabric of Local EcologiesPresenter: Mark BroylesThis presentation will address buildings as successfully well-adapted organisms, capable of evolution, and functioning in harmony with their unique environments. Issues of buildings responding to their environments, high-mass construction, energy efficiency, thermal comfort and building performance maintenance will be addressed.

2:20-3:20 PM: Thursday, 04/21

Track 1: ImplementationLocation: AspenOpen Forum: USGBC Colorado Moving Forward- Help Shape Your Local Chapter

Track 2: Residential and Community PlanningLocation: PrimroseAchieving Passivhaus Standard in the United States – Lessons LearnedPresenter: James BrewSeldom practiced, the Passive House standard design approach and requirements is addressed. This session will introduce and explore; demonstrate its application to retrofit projects in the North American context; discuss more recent, successful and unsuccessful Passive House projects in North America; and create a journey towards the best practices in design application, cost, and certification. Interactive discussion engages the audience and ensures a productive learning environment for participants.

Track 3: Overcoming Barriers & Project ManagementLocation: LarkspurGreening our CampusPresenter: Carol DollardThis presentation will focus on the process of moving from apprehension to acceptance within the Colorado State University community in regards to over $500 million in LEED certified academic and research spaces.


Track 4: Existing & Historic BuildingsLocation: Conifer BallroomPushing the LEED ID+C EnvelopePresenters: Annette Stelmack, Dan LeBlanc, Deb Kleinman, and Gregg AdamsThis session will explore how the project team maximized the potential for sustainability of this office fit-out. Pursuing LEED Platinum, yet with a practical approach, the project team investigated a range of innovative solutions, from the most exotic to the mundane. The team will share these investigations, and the tools used to analyze barriers, opportunities, and cost. Areas to be explored in depth include: upgrading HVAC systems, optimizing lighting and daylighting design, and providing mechanical ventilation for occupant health.

Track 5: Corporate SustainabilityLocation: Pikes PeakGreening Your Portfolio Presenter: Josh RadoffThe greening of your portfolio can be a tangled and intimidating challenge. This session will explore the current state of sustainability and green building in the corporate real estate environment for both new construction and existing assets and provide the framework for implementing meaningful, cost-effective, and long-lasting results across the board. The session will offer solutions to those just starting and to those well steeped in the process, focusing on the low-hanging fruit, the relevant benchmarks and third-party programs, and the measurable benefits and risks of initiating or ignoring sustainability programs across the portfolio.

Track6: InnovationsLocation: Maroon PeakEnergy Modeling ToolkitPresenters: Kendra Tupper, Peter Ellis, and Aaron BuysCompetent energy and financial analysis are necessary to achieve the widespread adoption of low- energy building design. The field of energy modeling is relatively nascent and most practitioners are self taught, with no standardized methods or processes across the industry. Major barriers inhibit cost-effective and high-quality analysis. The Rocky Mountain Institute attacked this problem by developing needed training and education materials and also by developing tools and templates that will save time and increase the quality of energy modeling.

Workshop Tracks:Location: Maroon PeakIntegrated Design Charrette: Wednesday 4/20, 10:00AM- 12:10PMPresenters: Tasha Halevi, Rob Slowinski, & Dana VilleneuveIntegrated Design Charrette promotes integrated design as a way to achieve more responsible and sustainable design that is responsible and sustainable to the checkbook too! Starting with the IDC Checklist thought/benchmarking tools, teams work through a building component process examining each discipline contributing to each building component. The tool takes teams through each component step-by-step for each discipline. Additional quick free tools are taught that can be used in a real charrette to get quick answers to help a team decide if a sustainable design strategy or technology is optimal for their particular building. This workshop introduces tools for the future of integrated design and offers a holistic overview of what the integrated design process and outcome really mean.

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Basic Principles & Important Concepts: Wednesday 4/20, 10:00AM- 12:10PMPresenters: Aaron Buys and Michael Bendewald Join us to perform a life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) with the data available from a typical LEED project. We will show how, when done correctly, LCCA is a superior analytical tool and can be used to make the case for greater efficiency, especially in existing buildings. The course will cover basics such as time value of money and discount rates, fuel escalation, sensitivity analysis, and valuing qualitative benefits.

Succeed at LEED: Thursday 4/21, 1:10-2:10PM & 2:20-3:20PMPresenters: Heath Blount and Chris ForneySucceed at LEED is an advanced LEED process workshop. In this workshop, we teach participants how to manage a LEED program for a project from first client meeting to final certification. In essence, we teach people how we do what we do, including giving away templates for many of our tools and internal systems. This workshop requires basic LEED knowledge; it does not cover the content of credits and prerequisites. It does cover strategies for achieving the credits in typical and unusual situations, and draws extensively from our experience on over 70 LEED certified projects.

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1. Group14 Engineering Denver Office LEED Platinum BD+C v20091325 East 16th Avenue, Denver CO 80218Wednesday, April 20, 2011- 10:00AM-12:10PMGuides: Sue Reilly, Laura Charlier, Michael Levinson The renovation of the 1946 historic building was a team effort in which Group 14 staff served as energy analysts, LEED consultants, commissioning agents and occupants. Group 14 engineering achieved the first Platinum certification in the world from the USGBC under LEED BD+C v2009 (NC). The project is a commitment to LEED and sustainability shows what a small business can do to create high performance green buildings.

2. 1800 LarimerLEED Platinum Core and Shell1800 Larimer, Denver, CO 80202Wednesday, April 20, 2011- 2:10-4:50PMGuides: Dan Giesing, Ken Urbanek, Sarah Rege1800 Larimer is a 22-story, 750,000 SF building in LoDo that has recently finished the tenant finish for Xcel Energy, the building’s largest tenant occupying 13 floors. The project is LEED Core and Shell Platinum certified, as well as targeted for LEED for Interior Design and Construction certification under Xcel Energy’s tenant space. This tour of the building will focus on coordination issues between the core & shell and tenant space in optimizing details of the architectural and mechanical systems for performance, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and other LEED-related features. The building’s under floor air distribution system design brought some unique challenges in the installation and commissioning processes that have been resolved through good integration of the designers and trades in both the core & shell and tenant finish projects.

3. Dr. Evie Garret Dennis E12 CampusLEED Gold BD+C4800 Telluride Street, Denver CO 80249 Thursday, April 21, 2011- 8:30-11:10AMGuides: Bob Binder, Jim MacKinnon, Kelly LeidThe design of the Evie Garret Dennis Campus represents a powerful opportunity to create an energized platform for teaching and learning. The multi-building campus allows for technology, performance, as well as,sustainability and flexibility. The design facilitates student socialization and wellness, and acts as a sustainable teaching tool.

4. Colorado Platinum LEED Home Tour8295 South Krameria, Centennial, CO 80112Thursday, April 21, 2011- 1:10-3:20PMGuide: Albert R. WallaceDestroyed by a fire on Thanksgiving Day 2007, this home south of Denver has been rebuilt to exceed the LEED for Homes Platinum standard. In partnerships with USGBC Colorado and partners providing technical advice and industry leading products, the tour home is an icon for energy efficient design and elegant architecture. Products incorporated in the home include LED lighting and controls, high efficiency appliances, recycled and reused zero VOC materials, low water landscaping, and industry leading heating, cooling, hot water and fire protection systems. With a 14 HERS score, and on-site solar photovoltaics, the home is net zero for heating, cooling and domestic hot water. This home has served as the Energy Star Summit Tour Home in 2008 and 2009, is described on the web at www.platinumLEEDhome.com, and continues to draw attention for its elegant architecture, engineering, and advanced systems.

*Please note that pre-registration is required for all building tours, and there is a $10 additional fee to cover the cost of transportation to and from the conference venue. Green Building Tours will leave promptly from the USGBC Colorado Chapter booth in the atrium of the Marriott.


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3DegreesBooth# 405 Mathew Loving (415) 692-0066 [email protected] www.3degreesinc.com 3Degrees helps green building professionals mitigate the environmental impact of their buildings’ energy use and qualify for the LEED Green Power Credit. By matching their energy use with Green-e Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), 3Degrees enables these professionals to offset the emissions associated with their purchased electricity.

Airius Booth# 600C. Scott Canby (303) 772-2633 [email protected] www.airius.us Commercial Buildings consume 40-50% of all US Produced Energy - a simple, low tech process in reducing building energy consumption is De-Stratification, 20-40% reductions in HVAC operating loads can be achieved, reducing consumption and maintenance while improving comfort. The Air Pear by Airius is the premier tool for De-Stratification and should be your first pick for an Energy Conservation plan.

Ambient EnergyBooth# 500 Kayla Mander (303) 278-1532 [email protected] www.ambient-e.com Ambient Energy is a consulting and engineering firm that incorporates up-to-date sustainable technologies and materials in every building from initial design through construction and operation. To ensure that our clients’ buildings save long-term operating expenses while remaining cost effective, we perform energy audits, commissioning, energy modeling and life-cycle cost analysis.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.Booth# 207 Cynthia Workman Snow (303) 922-9338 [email protected] www.apog.com

Apogee Enterprises is the parent company of several building envelope related business units including Tubelite, Viracon, Linetec, Harmon, and Wausau Window and Wall Systems. All business units are dedicated to LEED and sustainable construction materials with exceptional performance, quality, and support.

Applegate Insulation Booth# 706Brian Lafrinere (517) 375-9323 [email protected] www.applegateinsulation.com Applegate known as the world’s largest privately-owned cellulose insulation manufacturer, focus’ on the Greenest of Insulations available. Applegate premiere Cellulose, Cotton, and R-Foam is delivered to homeowners, and to commercial builders through insulation professionals, builders and architects worldwide. For over 50 years, Applegate has been increasing the comfort of America’s families with quality energy-saving products and exceptional service.

Architectural Energy Corp Booth# 304 Adrian Wisniewski (303) [email protected] Founded in 1982, Architectural Energy Corporation (AEC) is a leading energy engineering and sustainable design consulting firm. AEC helps clients achieve their sustainability and energy efficiency goals through a comprehensive suite of Sustainable Building Services, Sustainable Management Services, Codes and Standards Services, and Utility Services.

Bison Innovative Products Booth# 601Matt McClaugherty (303) 892-0400 [email protected] www.bisonip.com Since 1995 Bison Innovative Products has been a leader in creating rooftop environments. Bison Products include: Deck Supports: manufactured in Colorado with 20% post-consumer recycled materials; Cubes: modular planters with recycled content in an array of colors & finishes that integrate with Bison Decks; and Wood tiles: beautiful modular FSC wood tiles

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Relax over drinks and light appetizers with Rocky Mountain Green attendees, presenters, and exhibitors.

Happy Hour highlights include: - BAMBOO photo booth

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Borgert Products, Inc. Booth# 503Glenn Van Horn (303) 782-3864 [email protected] www.borgertproducts.com Manufacturer of premium interlocking concrete paving stones and retaining walls, both tumbled and untumbled. We also offer permeable pavement systems – Aqua Bric and Aqua Bric Ashlar. Our quality and service is unmatched in the industry, stop by our booth and see why Borgert is better.

Canopy Airport ParkingBooth# 303 Skeeter Buck (415) 845-5447 [email protected] www.canopyairportparking.com Greenest Parking Facility on the Planet. Canopy Airport Parking is Denver International Airport’s new parking choice for indoor valet, covered self-park, and open-air parking. Our large fleets of environmentally friendly shuttle buses provide convenient free service to and from DIA ever 6 – 8 minutes, 24 hours everyday. Canopy is unlike any parking facility you’ve ever seen. Come visit us at 8100 Tower Road.

Colorado Energy Code Support Partnership Booth# 702Shaunna Mozingo (303) 400-6564 [email protected] www.colorado.gov/energycodesThe Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) created the Colorado Energy Codes Support Partnership to provide free support and resources to help communities adopt and implement the 2009 International Energy. Conservation Code® (IECC®). The program will also assist jurisdictions who have already adopted the code with implementation plans, next steps, and training specific to their individual needs.

Communications Integrators (Representing Tate Floors)Booth# 302 Stephani Sterns(512) [email protected] / www.tateaccessfloors.com A Tate access floor system and CII’s advanced service distribution technologies can contribute toward

achievement of numerous credits for LEED-NC certification. When all the components of Tate’s Building Technology Platform® Solution are utilized - the access floor, underfloor air and cabling, and PosiTile® carpet - they greatly contribute to the LEED Scorecard of a project striving for certification.

Concrete Floor SystemsBooth# 404 Caprice Weaver (303) 710-2356 [email protected] www.concretepolished.com Concrete Floor Systems is the premier concrete finishing company. We provide solutions you are looking for in concrete; including polishing, staining, sealing, grinding, and prepping. These solutions are long term, low maintenance, and utilize existing concrete surface versus something over that will need replaced in time and added to landfills.

Copper ConferencingBooth# 305BJ Bates(303) 951-4177bjbates@copperconferencing.comwww.copperconferencing.comCopper Conferencing is an environmentally conscientious company specializing in providing audioand web conferencing to the Building industry. Our product line includes full audio services, domesticand international, industry-leading web conferencing services, and the Copper Marketing Suite, acomprehensive, easy to use e-marketing tool. See us at booth #305!

Cosentino USABooth# 603 Amber Starzynski (720) 480-7114 [email protected] www.cosentinonorthamerica.com ECO™ by Cosentino is a revolutionary new line of eco-friendly kitchen countertop and surfacing material composed of 75% recycled material, including glass, mirrors, porcelain and stone scrap. The launch of ECO™ by Cosentino sets a new standard for green building and sustainable architecture. Cosentino is the world leader in quartz surfacing and natural stone, most widely known for Silestone. For more information, visit www.ecobycosentino.com.

EXPO HALLDeerns AmericaBooth# 406Barry Weisscher (720) 880-1820 [email protected] www.deernsamerica.com Deerns America is a Denver based Engineering firm, focusing on critical infrastructures such as Data Centers, Airports, Clean Rooms, and Bio Hazard Labs. Deerns’ approach is particularly focused on energy efficiency, reliability, modularity, and scalability. Over the last five years Deerns designed over 2,000,000 SF of Data Center IT space.

Demilec USA LLCBooth# 402(817) [email protected] (USA) LLC, a pioneer in the development and commercialization of environmentally-safe spray foam insulation products for wood or steel structures, produces the totally water-blown SEALECTION® 500 and other spray foam systems such as HEATLOK SOY®, a green product that uses the environmentally-friendly blowing agent Enovate 245FA, manufactured by Honeywell.

Douglass Colony GroupBooth# 700 Christy Maraone (303) 288-2635 [email protected] www.douglasscolony.com Douglass Colony Group specializes in commercial roofing, metals, solar, waterproofing, garden roofing, sunscreens, and so much more. Employing numerous LEED AP’s, we have the materials and expertise to help your business save money and go “green”. From project planning to completion, we have you covered from the ground up!

EFI Booth# 407John O’Connell (508) 870-2277 [email protected] www.efi.org EFI carries Residential Ventilation – Air Sealing – Energy Efficient Lighting – Energy Efficient Products. We sell Wholesale to Builders. Contractors and Trades, Utilities and ESCOs. Since 1982 we have supplied our customers with the latest, high quality products to help you build quality homes that you and your customers are proud of.

E-Mon Booth# 401Jessica Kastrup (800) 334-3666 [email protected] www.emon.com E-Mon, the industry leader in submeters, offers a complete portfolio of products and systems for all energy monitoring needs. E-Mon D-Mon submeters and E-Mon Energy AMR and analysis software have been preferred for 30 years for applications such as tenant allocation and energy analysis, in addition to supporting LEED programs and the Energy Policy Act.

EnerGXpertBooth# 607Chris DeCicco(303) [email protected]’s GX Meter monthly or daily service provides commercial businesses with the necessary energy information reports and straight forward analysis to effectively manage energy operations and reduce energy costs. GX Meter is proven for its ability to save your company on its energy operations.

Farnsworth GroupBooth# 13 Karen Crilly(303) [email protected] www.f-w.com Farnsworth is an ENR Top 500 Design firm with a staff of 300 located in offices throughout the U.S., including three offices in Colorado. As a multi-disciplined firm, Farnsworth specializes in building commissioning, energy, sustainable design and LEED consulting. In addition, locally, the firm has engineering, surveying and GIS capabilities.

Ferguson Enterprises Booth# 201 Lance Smith(303) [email protected] www.ferguson.com Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. A world class distributor of Green Plumbing and Builder products.


Forbo Flooring Systems Booth# 501 Rachael Miller or Jes Pankau(303) [email protected] is the perfect answer to today’s ecological concerns. As a product made from natural and renewable raw materials, Marmoleum has always been kind to the environment. Forbo creates better environments in every sense of design and architectural vision, environmentally, and with regard to the total cost of ownership. To us that’s what “designing the future” is all about.

Glidden Professional Booth# 505Brenda Sheedy (702) 501-1887 [email protected] www.gliddenprofessional.com Glidden Professional TM paints is dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of the professional, specifically commercial painting contractors, architects and specifiers, building owners and facility managers. As a recognized leader in no-VOC waterborne paints, our paints and related products are available at over 500 Glidden Professional Paint Centers and authorized dealers.

Group 14 Engineering, Inc.Booth# 2Stan Wagner(303) [email protected] Engineering (www.group14eng.com) is a Denver-based building energy consulting firm. Group14 offers building energy optimization, LEED strategy and coordination, re/retro/commissioning, energy audits, LEED EBOM, and greenhouse gas analyses to reduce building and communities’ carbon footprint. Group14 is a City of Denver DBE, WBE, SBE.

HaworthBooth# 11 Andrew Paterson (303) 588-1487 [email protected] www.haworth.com Haworth manufactures moveable walls, access floors, modular furniture systems that help create great places to work. What sets us apart is our ability to provide customers with unique solutions that match their needs, backed by

research, knowledge, global perspectives and products. We call our approach the Organic Workspace. Translation: an integrated, sustainable workspace that responds to the changing business needs of clients.

Hensel Phelps Construction Co.Booth# 15 Cheryl Hoffman (970) 346-7392 [email protected] www.henselphelps.com Since 1937, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (Hensel Phelps) has delivered the best value in building services by placing expert construction professionals on every project undertaken. Hensel Phelps is committed to protecting the environment by incorporating sustainable principles and environmentally responsible practices into our administrative and constructive operations.

Huitt-Zollars Booth# 307Chuck Weiss(303) 740-7325 ext [email protected] www.huitt-zollars.com Huitt-Zollars is a full service A/E firm with extensive expertise in planning, design, program management and construction management. We implement sustainable design principles to develop the highest performance project possible within budget. High performance design is not an option; it is an integral part of our daily mission as consultants.

Irrigation Water Technologies America Booth# 403Michael Croy (800) 376-7161 [email protected] www.kisssusa.com IWTA and KISSS products offer a unique solution to conserving water used for irrigation. By using capillary action to deliver water directly to the root zone it decreases evaporation and run-off. KISSS products are available for large turf, green roof, bedded areas, sloping turf and greenhouse applications.

EXPO HALLLandscape Forms Booth# 400Vivian Kovacs (303) 799-0028 [email protected] www.landscapeforms.com Landscape Forms is a premier manufacturer of high quality/high design commercial outdoor furniture. Products include: benches, tables, chairs, umbrellas, litter receptacles, bike racks, planters, shelters, pathway lighting and pedestrian lighting. Installations include: corporate campuses, colleges & universities, retail/shopping centers, hospitals, parks, downtown streetscapes, government facilities, airports/transit centers and a variety of public places.

Mannington CommercialBooth# 506Luke Hadden(720) [email protected]/commercialMannington Commercial is the ONLY U.S. manufacturer to make carpet and hard surface flooring for the contract market. We produce the broadest range of Choices that Work in flooring solutions – broadloom and modular carpet, resilient sheet and VCT, rubber and wall base to wood. We know this is important because every project is unique, and within any project different products are needed for different spaces.

MH Lighting Booth# 704 Tom Seymour(720) [email protected] www.mhlighting.com MH Lighting and Controls provides customers with the most intelligent, code-compliant, and state-of-the-art lighting and integrated controls solutions. As the only manufacturers’ representative in Colorado with dedicated lighting and lighting controls specialists, including dedicated field support, MH Controls ensures your lighting, control, and environmental systems are seamlessly networked. MH Lighting’s offers 35 years of experience, superior customer service, and technical expertise.

MKK Consulting Engineers Booth# 10Julie Lougee (303) [email protected] www.mkkeng.com

Since 1959, MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc. has dedicated itself to designing sustainable MEP systems. A member of the USGBC and an EPA Energy Star Service Provider, MKK accommodates demand for green design practices with LEED Accredited Professionals, promoting energy efficiency to assist in preventing pollution and reducing energy consumption/costs.

Mortenson ConstructionBooth# 3Clay Benson(720) [email protected] www.mortenson.com Celebrating 30 years in Colorado, Mortenson provides a complete range of services, including planning, program management, preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, and turn-key development. Mortenson has constructed some of Colorado’s most sustainable facilities including the Science and Technology Facility at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and downtown Denver’s 1800 Larimer, both LEED Platinum facilities.

Moye White LLPBooth# 1Dominick Sekich(303) [email protected] White is a business law firm offering strategic, team-oriented counsel to public and private clients inbusiness transactions and disputes. The firm provides a full range of specialized services across a widevariety of transactional and litigation matters. Moye White is a member of the International Alliance of LawFirms.

Namaste Solar Booth# 300Lauren Coyne (303) 447-0300 [email protected] www.namastesolar.com Namasté Solar propagates the responsible use of solar energy, pioneers conscientious business practices, and creates holistic wealth for ourselves and our community. We are the leading solar company in Colorado with more in-state installations than any other company. We have installed over 1,200 systems totaling over 9 MW since 2005.


Pace Products Ltd Booth# 306Rise Pacacha (303) 513-8004 [email protected] www.paceproductsltd.com Pace Products is a commercial flooring agency offering premier resilient products that are LEED point contributing and FloorScore Certified. Focusing on Healthcare, Sports and Fitness, Education and Muti-Family/Senior Housing.

Pavestone, Inc.Booth# 301Matt Mulford(303) [email protected] www.pavestone.com Pavestone has a solution for your sustainable/LEED demands. Eco Priora and Eco Venetian offer cost savings, durability, aesthetics and functionality. Pavestone Permeable Pavers offer many benefits, including; LEED Points 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 5.1, 5.2; Reduce/eliminate storm water infrastructure; Reduce/eliminate water retention ponds; and Life-Cycle cost savings .

PCD Engineering, Inc.Booth# 502 Peter D’Antonio (303) 678-1108 x707 [email protected] www.pcdengineering.com PCD Engineering is an award winning provider of mechanical/electrical engineering, energy analysis, facility commissioning, and green building. PCD Engineering designs and implements collaborative engineering solutions that produce high performance, energy efficient buildings.

Pinnacle Product Sales (Representing Panasonic) Booth# 504 Dennis Shabeck(719) [email protected]@us.panasonic.comPanasonic has innovative solutions for every moment of your day, every room in your home, every business challenge you face…every day of your live. We help you communicate, navigate, build, connect, nourish, beautify, rejuvenate and relax. So More. Feel better. Liver well. With Panasonic. Ideas for life.

Powers Products Co Booth# 100Brent Powers (303) 791-1010 [email protected] www.powersproducts.com Powers Products provides turn-key execution from design conception through the life of the building for a variety of innovative and sustainable building systems in the following scope areas: Daylighting, Exterior Cladding, Space Management, and Fire & Smoke Separation systems. Featured product brands include Kalwall, Velux, Centria, Skyfold, Modernfold, LaCantina, Smoke Guard, and McKeon.

RMH Group Booth# 12Sam Mosier(303) [email protected] www.rmhgroup.com The RMH Group is a mechanical, electrical and industrial process engineering firm specializing in low energy use, high performance building system design. We have been providing innovative technical solutions for facilities in many sectors including federal government and military, aerospace, laboratories, data centers, healthcare, and higher education for 50 years.

Simple Solar Booth# 200 Steve Bauhs(303) [email protected] www.simplesolar.com Simple Solar has been designing, installing, and integrating photovoltaic systems in Colorado since 1998. With a staff of licensed, certified, and insured solar professionals, Simple Solar has successfully delivered hundreds of residential and commercial projects. A SunPower Premier Dealer, Simple Solar is dedicated to quality and customer service. Visit www.simplesolar.com.

SolarCityBooth# 606Eric Wittenberg (702) [email protected] www.solarcity.com SolarCity is the nation’s leading full-service solar provider for homeowners, businesses and government organizations—the first company to provide solar power system design, financing, installation and monitoring

EXPO HALLservices from a single source. We understand that the environmental impact of energy production is one of the greatest challenges that our planet will face in the near future, and are committed to doing our part to alleviate this impact.

Solargreen TechnologiesBooth# 507Gary Dvorak(720) 301-0490gdvorak@solargreen.uswww.solargreen.solatubecommercial.comSolargreen offers technical expertise and installation of energy efficient technologies including SolatubeDaylighting Systems. Our team can assist architects, energy consultants, building owners, schooldistricts, ESCOs, home owners and facility managers in enhancing a building’s environment whilesignificantly saving energy.

Swanson Rink Booth# 203Michele Hendrick (303) 832-2666 [email protected] www.swansonrink.com Swanson Rink provides sustainable design coordination, engineering, energy modeling and audits, and other consulting services to provide our clients with accurate and current information regarding sustainable building techniques, technologies and programs. Solutions are tailored to clients’ environmental goals and financial needs including energy savings, rebate programs and healthy work environments.

The Weidt Group Booth# 9Dana Kose (303) 573-9210 [email protected] www.twgi.com The Weidt Group is an energy and software consulting firm, working with architects, engineers, building owners, utilities, and state and local governments to achieve high-performance buildings. We provide Energy Design Assistance and Measurement & Verification services for commercial new construction, as well as Engineering Benchmarks for improving ongoing performance of existing buildings.

Xcel Energy Booth# 14Derek Shockley (303) 294-2082 [email protected] www.xcelenergy.com Xcel Energy offers solutions for electric and natural gas business customers with a suite of energy efficient and energy management products that will help increase energy efficiency reduce operating costs and improve your bottom line. Find out how we can put our energy expertise to work for you in your business. Visit xcelenergy.com.

Atrium Exhibitors (SBCC Members):

USGBC ColoradoLocation: AtriumPatti Mason(303) [email protected] a general or specific question? Want to drop off your completed Passport to Prizes form? Stop by the USGBC Colorado booth! Volunteers from the Membership, Education, Advocacy, Emerging Professionals, Green Schools Initiative and Board of Directors will be on hand throughout the conference to share their expertise, listen to your feedback, and help answer questions.

ACEC ColoradoMarilen Reimer(303) [email protected] mission of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado is to assist its members in achieving higher professional, ethical, business and economic standards, enabling member firms to provide quality consulting engineering services for their clients and the public.

AGC ColoradoAra Massey(303) 388-2422The AGC of Colorado is Colorado’s leading professional association for the state’s commercial building industry, representing nearly 400 firms. The membership of AGC/C is comprised of general contractors and subcontractors (both union and non-union shops, public and privately owned; and, from very large to very small), suppliers and professional service providers. Every year, AGC/C members complete 70 percent of the commercial building in the state of Colorado.

ASLA Colorado Ian Anderson (720) [email protected] Colorado promotes the development, education and awareness of the landscape architecture profession in Colorado. With unparalleled professionalism, ASLA Colorado members are dedicated to inspiring the public through work that enhances natural and built environments.


MEMBERSHIPUSGBC ColoradoThe U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to the idea that by greening Colorado communities, they will be transformed to support a strong economy and healthy environment for all people. Membership contributions help to support numerous green building programs that deliver on our mission around Colorado, including:•Green Affordable Education for All•Policies that Support a Green Economy•Community Rebuilding and Networking•Every Child in a Green School Within This Generation•Green Affordable Buildings for All

Chapter DuesFull Membership $65Employees of USGBC Members $50Full time students $25

U.S. Green Building Council: Only companies and organizations may be USGBC members. Colorado Chapter membership does not include membership in USGBC or any of the associated benefits. Individuals working for USGBC Member companies will receive a discount on their chapter membership. Visit the membership table near registration and join the Colorado Chapter today!

For more information on USGBC Colorado Chapter benefits, programs, and events, visitwww.usgbccolorado.org or call 303-292-6181.

Chapter StaffDeb Kleinman, Executive DirectorPatti Mason, Director of AdvocacyJessica Pascoe, Director of EducationSarah Michaels, Chapter CoordinatorKate Long, LEED Workshop Coordinator

2011 Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee:Clay Benson, ChairLiz Sharrer, Chair-ElectKate Hilberg, SecretaryChristy Vider, TreasurerDeb Kleinman, Executive DirectorJim Bradburn, Immediate Past ChairDirectors:Stan ClausonBarb JoseyDavid SiebertBrianne SmithDean StanberrySpenser VillwockNick Kittle

Metropolitan Branch:Started Fall 2008, the Metropolitan branch became the third branch of the U.S. Green Building Council Colorado Chapter. Looking to increase community and neighborhood participation in the green building industry by creating smaller networks of communication, the Metropolitan Branch seeks to actively promote environmental responsible building practices through education, outreach and collaboration. We are excited about the future of the Metropolitan Denver Branch and welcome you to join us.

Northern Colorado Branch:Northern Colorado has a passion for sustainability. In the Spring of 2007, some of that passion was harnessed to form the Northern Colorado Branch of the Colorado Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The Northern Colorado Branch was the first branch in Colorado. The Northern Colorado Branch includes a steering committee and five sub-committees who are actively working to advance sustainability in Northern Colorado.

Southern Colorado Branch:The Southern Colorado Branch of the Colorado Chapter of USGBC was formed in the spring of 2008. They are actively working to promote sustainable building practices in their area. Their Steering Committee holds regular meetings in Colorado Springs and is planning many exciting events. We encourage all of the committees of Southern Colorado to get involved with the Southern Colorado Branch.

Chapter Branches:

ANNUAL SPONSORSUSGBC Colorado would like to thank our 2011 Annual Sponsors. Their generous financial support goes 100% to programs and initiatives of the Colorado Chapter, ensuring that our education, advocacy, and outreach efforts continue to grow and expand along with the green building movement.

Gold $10,000

Silver $5,000

Sustaining $2,500

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2012April 24-25thSheraton Denver Downtown Hotel1550 Court Pl, Denver CO 80202

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