Unpacking the World’s Greenest Lab: Performance vs. Predictions

Learn how to narrow the gap between building design and actual performance.

Description: 

What does the world’s greenest lab look like? This eco-focused course features a virtual tour of the Venter Institute, which was built in 2013 as a fully carbon-neutral facility. Panelists compare the original design goals to its actual performance.

Key topics include:

  • A full carbon study, including embodied carbon associated with construction materials and operational carbon associated with water and energy use
  • Projected and actual costs, including design, operations, and construction
  • Energy- and water-use predictions and practices

You’ll come away with a greater knowledge of how to manage the cost and measure the performance of sustainable structures.

Learning objectives

  • Explain carbon analysis development, including both operational and embodied carbon.
  • Discuss some of the most effective and practical engineering design approaches to net zero water and energy.
  • Examine how to manage cost during the design process.
  • Demonstrate how to build a Life Cycle Cost Analysis.

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1.00 LU
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Instructors

  • Ted Hyman

    FAIA, LEED AP BD+C

    Managing Partner | ZGF Architects

    For over two decades, Ted has led teams for many of ZGF Architects' most challenging and...

  • Lisa F. Matthiessen

    FAIA, LEED Fellow

    Managing Principal | Integral Group

    Lisa Matthiessen manages Integral Group’s Los Angeles office. Lisa has over 25 years of experience...

  • John McDonald

    PE

    Principal | Integral Group

    With over two decades of engineering experience, John McDonalad, Principal at Integral Group, is...

  • Yann Palmore

    CEM

    Chief Sustainability Officer | Pristine Environments

    Yann Palmore is Pristine Environments’ Chief Sustainability Officer and leads the Building...