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The US Green Building Council Caribbean Chapter
invites you to our
eQUEST ver 3.6 Workshop
Who should attend:
- Architects
- Engineers involved in building design.
Requirements:
- Laptop with the following programs installed:
(for a free download go to www.doe2.com/equest/ )
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- Acrobat Reader
- Calculator
- Notepad.
eQUEST Energy Simulation Program Description: eQUEST is an energy simulation tool with different levels of sophistication and functionality., making it useful for “big picture” schematic level decisions as well as detailed fine tuning of building systems. It is meant to be used throughout most phases of the design process by various members of the design team.
Introduction to eQUEST
with Osvaldo Marcano, PE
Date : Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
Duration: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Credits: 7.0 Technical (CIAPR) / 7.0 HSW (CAAPPR) / 7.0 HSW (AIA)
Workshop Description: This hands- on event will provide general overview and introduction to building energy analysis using eQUEST. The emphasis will be on early schematic design application of whole-building energy analysis using eQUEST’s Building Creation Wizards, as well as the Energy Efficiency Measures (EEM) Wizard. The EEM Wizard is designed to permit users to very quickly create and explore building design alternatives at a schematic level of detail.
Intermediate eQUEST
with Osvaldo Marcano, PE
Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2008
Duration: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Credits: 7.0 Technical (CIAPR) / 7.0 HSW (CAAPPR) / 7.0 HSW (AIA)
Workshop Description: This hands-on event will provide a general overview and introduction to detailed building energy analysis using eQUEST’s Detailed Interface. The focus will be on detailed design application beyond the schematic level of whole-building energy analysis methods using eQUEST. The Detailed Interface is a full Windows® interface to DOE 2.2., the latest version of DOE – 2 and the calculation engine within eQUEST. Discussed will also be selected detailed interface procedures such as defining custom constructions and glass properties and building operations schedules, as well as modeling more complex HVAC systems or lighting systems, and introduction to working directly in DOE – 2’s Building Description Language.
 USGBC CARIBBEAN CHAPTER
WORKSHOPS 2007
August 23
Renewable Energy
Alternatives and Strategies
By: Jaime Negrón, Energtech
The presenter will discuss renewable energy technologies available or being developed in the market place. Those technologies than can be applied to our region will be discussed in further detail so participants can learn how to implement these technologies in residential and commercial projects
Date: Thursday August 23, 2007
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM (Registration: 6:00-6:30 pm)
Location: Simon Drury Limited Inc
31 Calle Diana, Centro de Distribución Amelia, Guaynabo ( see map attached)
August 9
Urban Sprawl and Public Health:
Design, Planning and Construction of Healthy Communities
By: Francisco Pérez Aguiló, Sierra Club of Puerto Rico
The presenter will discuss the benefits of smart growth and how to plan for healthy communities. Issues such as the impact our city planning has on mental and human health, on air quality and on our natural resources will also be discussed.
The following credit have been requested – 1.0 AIA HSW LU
Date: Thursday August 9, 2007
Time: 6:00-7:30 Location: Simon Drury Limited Inc
31 Diana, Centro de Distribución Amelia, Guaynabo (see map)
July 7
June 7
ASHRAE 62.1-2004
Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
by: Dennis Stanke. P.E.
Chairman of ASHRAE 62 committee & USGBC LEED Technical Advisor
The purpose of this standard is to specify minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality that will be acceptable to human occupants and are intended to minimize the potential for adverse health effects. This standard is intended for regulatory application to new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and those changes to existing buildings that are identified in the body of the standard. Highly recommended to any building industry professional who is considering using LEED on a new construction project, or who is seeking LEED Professional Accreditation. Requirements in Std 62.1-2004 which must be met in order to comply with the prerequisite, LEED-NC v2.2, EQp1 & a brief discussion on indoor environmental quality credit EQc2 (30% increase in ventilation) and how it relates to energy credit EAc1
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Registration 5:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Seminar: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
May 3
LEED Platinum Building
By: Eng. Carlos Pacheco, Jr.
Learn about LEED process and sustainable design strategies incorporated into the first and only LEED Platinum Building in Puerto Rico. Subjects such as Sustainable sites, Indoor air quality, material and resources, water efficiency, and energy-efficient design including, building envelope (fenestration, walls, insulation, etc), HVAC, power and lighting. .
Walking tour of the facilities will be provided if time permits
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (will start on time)
Location: Standard refrigeration Headquarters
Carr No.1 Km. 24.8 Camino Mangual, Bo Quebrada Arenas
April 11
ASHRAE 90.1 (canceled)
By: Eng. Mick Schwedler, PE
Manager, Application Engineering Trane
Vice Chair of SSPC 90.1, responsible for ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1
Energy Standard for Buildings except Low rise Residential Buildings
*All LEED certified buildings require full compliance with ASHRAE 90.1.
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 is an energy standard for buildings that establishes minimum requirements for energy-efficient design such as building envelope (fenestration, walls, insulation, etc), HVAC, power and lighting.
March 31
Green Design and Construction (with Concretek)
By: Manuel José Martínez, architect
February 16
LEED for Contractors & Construction Managers
By: Chris Klehm,
Speaker from the National US Green Building Council
Review LEED as it applies specifically to general contractors and construction managers, with an emphasis on strategies for general contractor and subcontractor documentation and tracking project costs. Learn about the intent of the technical requirements as they apply to the design and construction team, especially with regard to the materials, resources, and indoor environmental quality credits.
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
February 15 and 16
LEED® Technical Reviews
The Caribbean Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council in its efforts to educate the local construction industry in the concepts of sustainable design and construction is bringing for the first time to Puerto Rico two of the LEED® spotlight Technical Reviews. These reviews were offered by USGBC during the GreenBuild Convention last November in Denver, CO. The reviews consist of full day workshops in the topics of LEED for New Construction and LEED for General Contractors/Construction Managers. The cost of the reviews will be the same as the costs offered in the States and during the USGBC convention for Full Day seminars.
These reviews are independent from each other but are offered in sequence for the benefit of those individuals who are new to sustainable design concepts and LEED tools. LEED for New Construction will be offered the first day as the introductory review, and will present basic sustainable design concepts as well as explain the use of the LEED NC tool. The second day review will be LEED for General Contractors/Construction Managers, which explains in more details the construction phase/construction management aspects necessary to comply with LEED NC credits requirements in the process for the LEED Certification. It is strongly suggested that individuals registering for General Contractors/Construction Managers review who are not intimately familiar with the LEED NC tool also register for the first day seminar.
These seminars will give the local construction industry the tools to successfully incorporate sustainable design concepts in future projects, which ultimately will be of great benefit to the community and the environment. At the present, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico does not require governmental projects to comply with sustainable design and LEED Certification. Nevertheless, the Puerto Rico Convention Center District has been a pioneer in the sustainability efforts and mandates that all its buildings obtain a LEED Silver Rating. In the future, the USGBC Caribbean Chapter hopes that the local government recognizes the benefits of sustainable design and construction, and requires its buildings to be LEED certified.
January 25
Sustainable Landscape for LEED Projects in Puerto Rico
By: Nancy Nazario, AIT, Biologist, Landscape Architecture professor
The seminar will discuss LEED associated credits regarding landscape design, establishment and maintenance. Topics include recommended plant material responsive to soil types, climate and geographical areas in Puerto Rico. A review of plant material for Brownfield sites, soil retention and Xeriscape plants adaptable to long-term climate change prognosis at the metropolitan area will be offered.
The following credits will be requested - 3 AIA HSW credits
Thursday, January 25, 2006 from 5:30-9:15 pm
Registration: 5:30-6:00 pm
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USGBC CARIBBEAN CHAPTER
WORKSHOPS 2006
September 27
The Health and Financial Impact of Green Cleaning in Building Today
Mr. Frank Trevisani 2 hrs AIA HSW
Location: Simon Drury Limited Inc, Calle Diana 31 5:30pm8:00pm
Centro de Distribución Amelia, Guaynabo
This program will familiarize the professional with the importance of a green cleaning
program to insure healthy and environmentally friendly buildings. The impact of cleaning
products in the indoor environmental quality of our buildings, the effect on human health and
the potential to contaminate our building systems. What is Green Seal and how to prepare
Green Specifications.
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October 26
Green Design with Translucent Daylighting
Michael Crowder, CSI, LEED AP 2 hrs AIA HSW
Location: Simon Drury Limited Inc, Calle Diana 31 5:30pm8:00pm
Centro de Distribución Amelia, Guaynabo
Utilizing various forms of translucent daylighting to earn LEED credits and/or assist in the
implementation of Green or Sustainable design. Topics discussed include the origins of
translucent daylighting, considerations in design, enhancement of daylighting techniques,
energy conservation and opportunities offered in contrast, design, form and aesthetics.
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November 9
Light Pollution Reduction & Natural Nighttime Illumination
Dr. Fernando Abruña, FAIA 2 hrs AIA HSW
Location: Simon Drury Limited Inc, Calle Diana 31
The presenter will introduce the concept of utilizing natural nighttime illumination as it
relates to LEED 2.2 Sustainable Sites Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction. The seminar will
cover fundamental design strategies and appropriate luminaries selection. The myths of
darkness versus security will be discussed, as well as environmental and financial costs of
excessive illumination. A sample project addressing these issues will be presented.
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November 2
“Case Study and Walking Tour of First LEED Platinum
Building in Puerto Rico”
By Ing. Juan S. Quintana y Carlos Pacheco
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November 15-17
GREEN BUILD Denver
Colorado
December 7
“Brownfield Redevelopment: Laws and Opportunities for LEED Projects in Puerto Rico”
By: Eng. Ramón Torres, MS, Caribbean Brownfields Coordinator, U.S. EPA/ERRD/PSB
Ms. Nitza Marrero- Superfund Division PR Environmental Quality Board.
Ms.Ines Cepeda- Superfund Division P.R. Environmental Quality Board
Rafael Rivera Yankovich, Esq. – Environmental & Natural Resources Law Practice Group
of Toro, Colón, Mullet, Rivera & Sifre, P.S.C.
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2006 calendar
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