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Session Schedule
8–8:05 a.m.: Introduction & OverviewDerek Hubenak, Coordinator II Business and Technology TCC South Campus 8:05–8:15 a.m.: WelcomeTBA, TCC South Campus 8:20–9:15 a.m.: Session 1Scott West, ASHRAE: Building Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in a Post-Pandemic Hybrid World (1 LU) 9:20–10:15 a.m.: Session 2Matt Stevens, RMax-Sika: Polysio - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier (1 HSW) 10:20–11:15 a.m.: Session 3TBA, PROSOCO: Retrofitting Buildings 11:20 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Session 4David Matthews, Allegion: Touchless Solutions for Healthy Environments (1 LU) 12:15–12:30 p.m.: Closing RemarksDerek Hubenak, TCC South Campus
South: Tour - City Hall Retrofit
Friday, April 14, 2023
Tour Starts at 2:00 pm
San Antonio City Hall
100 Military Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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About the Project
A remarkable historic masterpiece situated in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the City Hall building represents the heart of San Antonio’s political system. Built in 1891 (top photo), City Hall was designed by Otto Kramer, an architect acclaimed for his work in New York, Chicago and St. Louis. It first underwent renovation in 1927 - revamping the building style from Romanesque Revival to Spanish Revival.
City Hall underwent its second major renovation between 2018-2021. Reconstruction of both the inside and outside of City Hall focused on creating a modern, energy-efficient working environment while maintaining the old Spanish-style look and feel. The overall energy usage decreased by 64% when compared to 2017 (just before renovation began). The city is currently spending less than $40,000 annually in utilities compared to previous years where it was more than $100,000.
Several key sustainable features incorporated in this retrofit project include solar hot water heating, high-performing Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) mechanical system with state-of-the art Building Automation System (BAS), LED lighting systems, bicycle storage room located in the building for occupants, electric vehicle charging stations, and green stromwater infrastructure. It currently houses the mayor, city council, the executive leadership team, along with a media room and council meeting rooms.
Once LEED certification is received, the City Hall retrofit project will be the oldest building in San Antonio to receive LEED Silver Certification.
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE EXAM PREP COURSE
Saturday, April 15th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
About this Event
For more than 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Course.
Conveniently scheduled on a Saturday morning, the four hour class is administered by Gensler employees who are passionate about sustainability in practice and have previously achieved their LEED GA credentials. The course is open to anyone in the community who is planning to take the LEED Green Associate Version 4 exam and is interested in attaining basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations.
From this course, you will learn how to address fundamental principles of green building, attain a basic knowledge of LEED rating systems and will receive recommended study material to aid in passing the exam. Feel free to also bring any general or specific questions regarding the exam you may have.
Gensler’s LEED GA prep course is offered five times annually, with an additional BD+C and ID+C course option offered during the year also. There is no class attendance limit and anyone 18 or older is able to register for the course. Four AIA Continuing Education Credits are available for session attendees.
Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
Saturday, August 12th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
LEED GREEN ASSOCIATEVIRTUAL PREP COURSE
Kirksey ArchitectureVirtual ClassWednesday, September 13, 2023 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free Class
In order to achieve truly green projects, everyone on a project team – contractor, engineer, developer, owner, and others – need to understand green building principles. Kirksey Sustainability has developed a rigorous preparatory class focused on the LEED Green Associate exam and has graduated over 2,200 industry partners. Classes are typically taught twice per year.
With the growing influence of environmentally responsible design and construction practices, a knowledge of green building strategies is a valuable asset for anyone associated with the building industry. Kirksey's LEED Green Associate Prep Class is a resource for those who are interested in gaining the LEED Green Associate credential. Kirksey does not offer a LEED AP prep class.
Register Now
Location: Virtual Class - please register for details At this point, all 2022 classes are assumed to be virtual. Additional info will be distributed upon registration.
There is a limit of two class attendances per person. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Kirksey reserves the right to cancel classes up to 48 hours in advance in the event of low registration. Attendees who require special accommodations must notify Kirksey at least two weeks prior to the class. Class participants are responsible for scheduling their exam date. For more information, visit www.gbci.org.
Link to registration: https://www.kirksey.com/sustainability/leed-classes-signup
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
Saturday, December 9th, 2023 Gensler HoustonVirtual Training 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free Class Class Flyer Coming Soon
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