Note: Session timings and venues are subject to change.

Monday, October 8, 2007 – 8:15 - 10:15 a.m

Two one-hour sessions! The Use of Alternative Futures Methodology in Facilities Implementation David Anstrand, REFP, Education Environment Planning Consultants An Alternative Futures technique was recently used to describe first steps and future decision points over a 10-year period for a series of recommended elementary school improvements in western Pennsylvania's Crawford Central School District. Alternative Futures, similar to Critical Path Construction Scheduling, is a methodology to "explain" facilities implementation options over time. Learn more about this technique. An Analysis of Building Systems, Methods and Major Equipment in Relation to Construction Costs Steve Taynton, School Planning, NC Dept. of Public Instruction This research looked at over 300 new school projects in North Carolina during the past 10 years in an effort to compare building code construction types, roofing, sprinklers, structural systems, number of stories, HVAC systems, grade levels, etc. to overall awarded construction costs. The presentation will focus on correlations discovered during the terms of this research and which of those appear to be significant. Technology and its Impact on Building Schools for the Future George Kacan, REFP, Fanning Howey Associates, Inc. By projecting the school buildings of 2021, the presenter will consider lasting implications of LEED-SC, NCLB and personal computing. Participants will be asked to consider the possibility, and imagine schools that will be termed cutting edge in 2012 and beyond. Analysis of Common Pitfalls in School Construction and Ways to Remedy Them Randolph Hudson, Hayes Large Architects LLP Judith Higgins School administrators and staff involved in a facilities construction program experience enormous trepidation as well as great anticipation. How does one begin, maintain and deliver a successful project in a highly public setting? Using humor and gentle bad examples, this presentation will demonstrate vividly and unforgettably, the wrong ways, and most importantly the right ways to deliver facilities that communities can be proud of. Lessons Learned from a Study on the Causes and Effects of High Humidity in South Florida Schools Roger Morse, Morse Zehnter Associates A study was conducted of over 77 buildings that were experiencing mold contamination due to elevated levels of relative humidity in South Florida. Temperatures and relative humidity were logged for a one week period at 10 locations in each building. Occupants were interviewed to evaluate subjective determinations of temperature and humidity problems. The HVAC equipment was inspected and its conditions and operating parameters were documented. In each building, the causes of the high relative humidity were determined and corrective action was taken. Learn more about this study and its findings. Applying the ANSI standard and its Impact on Classroom Acoustics Tom Dobson, Audio Enhancement This presentation will focus on how the ANSI Standard is intended to be applied in the classroom, and the impact it can have. Participants will learn about the application of sound enhancement technology in improving the classroom-learning environment within the context of the ANSI classroom acoustics standard. The Advantages of Using Cool Metal Roofing Scott Kriner, The Metal Initiative Cool roofing is gaining popularity due to its efficiency and ability to conserve cooling and heating energy usage. This is based on the premise of minimizing heat gain through the roof surface. Learn more about the advantages of using cool roofing. Techniques to Develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Aquatic Facility Projects Doug Whiteaker, Water Technology, Inc. This session will outline the process of designing and implementing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for your aquatic project. The presentation will evaluate correct formats to consider for adequate information and participants will learn techniques of developing a comprehensive RFP. Creating More Accurate Enrollment Projections Utilizing Multiple Models with the Caffarella Enrollment Projection System Dr. Edward Caffarella, SUNY Cortland Discover the methodology behind the Caffarella Enrollment Projection System (CEPS), developed to provide accurate projections for school districts, particularly small districts. The models in the CEPS utilize the basic assumptions of the cohort survival methodology but use an enhanced technique to insure a more accurate projection. Daylighting Large Architectural Spaces with Translucent Glazings Dr. Doug Milburn, Advanced Glazings Ltd. Learn how daylighting large architectural spaces uses translucent glazings with educational facilities as primary sources of examples. Benefits of Using the EnergySmart Schools Program Lorenz Schoff, Energy Efficient Solutions Blanche Sheinkopf, The Sheinkopf Group The US Dept. of Energy has brought back the EnergySmart Schools program. This program will address the needs of schools and their design teams in obtaining and understanding existing data and information on the design and operations of existing High Performance Schools. In addition, it is intended to provide schools with technical assistance, when necessary, to assist them in improving the overall energy efficiency of their existing schools and to provide technical review to new school plans. Lowering Costs Using Facility Asset Management David Adams, Tremco Inc. Learn to eliminate small problems such as leaks and minor imperfections before they become expensive issues that require major repair or replacement. By employing a preventive maintenance program, you can significantly extend the service life of your roofing and building envelope and lower your total facility asset costs. Lessons Learned from Technology: Creating Reflective, Engagement, and Proximal Spaces in Learner Centered Environments Peter Lippman, JCJ Architecture Michael W. Kerwin, CCR Pyramid This session will examine what has been learned from research on how technology mediates virtual learning, the trends in technology and how technology can inform the design learning environments. Spatial themes about how learning and knowing takes place will be described (Oliver, 2004). These spatial themes will also be described in relationship to activity settings as places in the physical environment that promote opportunities for learning to occur. Operational and Facility Issues of Small learning Communities in Multiplex Facilities Edward McMilin, REFP, E. McMilin Planning Services, LLC The Milwaukee Public Schools has developed a model that addresses physical and operational issues of creating a building with multiple small learning communities – or multiplexes. This session will review the operational and facility issues associated with multiplexes and provide participants solutions that have been developed as a result of the district's high school reform program efforts. Retaining a Professional Team for a School Project Gregory Smolley, JCJ Architecture The objective is to examine potential mistakes and opportunities that come with assembling a professional team and taking a project from conception to completion. The presenter will: Outline role of each professional consultant in a project team Discuss ways by which the owner can advertise, interview, and select team members Define concepts behind the assembling a building committee to oversee the project Review criteria necessary for successful interaction between the owner and the consultant team. Preventing Postural Health Problems in Children Using Ergonomics Dr. Dieter Breithecker, Federal Working Group on the Development of Posture & Exercise Ergonomics is a subject for the school as place of work: children sit up to 10 hours per day. Postural damage originates in childhood and future health is based on prevention. Learn more about behavioral preventative measures including, amongst others, increased movement activities, active-dynamic sitting as well as regular alternation of sitting and standing positions. Spatial Impact of Award Winning High Schools on Learning and Pedagogy Dr. Roger Keller, R. W. Keller, Architect Listen to the findings of a recently completed doctoral study investigating the impact of architecturally excellent 21st century American high school facilities on teaching and learning. The study identifies how excellent school design was shown to be a significant factor in successful schools. Benefits of Total Precast Structures in Building Schools Peter Finsen, Georgia/Carolinas PCI Jay Cariveau, Metromont Corporation Explore case studies of schools built with architectural, structurally composite, insulated, load bearing wall systems and double tee floor/roof systems as part of the recent Greenville County School District's building program. Guidelines for designing in plan, section and elevation for precast components will be discussed, along with the use of color, form and texture, including cast-in thin brick. The DC Schools Master Facility Plan: From Community to Construction Edwin Schmidt, Fanning Howey Associates, Inc. The District of Columbia recently moved to close, or consolidate, three million square feet of their 16 million square feet of school facilities. While the process was just the first step in the development of their overall master plan, it represented an emotionally charged issue and an equally emotionally charged community process. Listen to this case study on community engagement and consensus building. Information dissemination, community feedback and community roundtables will be outlined with pros and cons of various approaches highlighted and discussed. The Willow School: A Case Study in Education for Sustainabilty Mark Biedron, The Willow School Examine the concepts of sustainability, sense of place and natural systems, in all their forms, and why they must be an integral part of education. This session will focus on The Willow School's two new buildings: The Lower School, a USGBC LEED Gold Certified Building, and The Art Facility, currently under construction and designed to USGBC LEED Platinum Standards. Learn about the sustainable initiatives the school has employed in campus ecology, buildings and landscape and curriculum. Using Technology for Data-Driven Master Planning Ms. Sue Robertson, REFP, Planning Alliance Matt Cropper, Cropper GIS Jerome McKibben, Ph.D., McKibben Demographics Eddie Anderson, SfL+a Architects Andrew LaRowe, CFM, StudioJAED Facilities Solutions Case studies will explore the usefulness of various technologies to inform and engage the community in master planning. The presentation will focus on the specific challenges that can impact the usefulness of a facilities assessment, including condition and educational adequacy assessment, demographics and enrollment projections, GIS analysis, etc. Also, listen to methods of integrating facilities data in order to expand the overall effectiveness of the information to the district. The Relationship Between Student/Teacher Performance and Building Condition (1996-2006) Dr. Glen Earthman, Virginia Tech Positive association between building condition and student/teacher performance are important to the planning/design professions because of the impact the buildings have upon productivity. How do we incorporate these findings into the planning/designing of school buildings and the improvement of existing buildings? Learn about research done in this area during the last 10 years. A Discussion of Educational Facilities within the Context of a Changing 21st Century America Joanne Huebner, REFP, Eperitus Dr. Carol Cash, Principal, Hanover High School Dr. Carl Chafin, Eperitus Using research and writings from a school administrator and a research and planning specialist, this session will challenge conventional wisdom and provide fuel for creative facility design. Indoor Environments: Maintaining Healthy Buildings for Enhanced Student Achievement Michele Curreri, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency School District Representative (TBD) According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, over half of U.S. schools have problems linked to poor IAQ. With nearly 53 million children spending their days inside elementary and secondary schools, IAQ problems in schools are a significant concern. Student performance suffers in schools with poor IAQ even when problems are not severe enough to cause illness or absence. Schools that do not maintain healthy IAQ may see performance drop because of increased absenteeism due to illness, inability to perform complex reasoning tasks, and a lack of concentration on school subjects. This session will present the latest scientific findings on the relationship between indoor environmental conditions and student performance. Recent research studies have shown that schools with proactive, prevention-based IAQ management programs have demonstrated measurable improvements in a number of student achievement measures. School districts that have developed sustainable, results-producing IAQ programs will share their program highlights and results. 2008 School Building Week School of the Future Student Design Competition Judith P. Hoskens, REFP, Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A Bob McNamara, National Association of REALTORS® Blanche Sheinkopf, The Sheinkopf Group Barbara Worth, CEFPI Foundation & Charitable Trust School Building Week's School of the Future student design competition offers an opportunity to illustrate the kind of creativity that students bring to the design process. The annual competition, open to middle school students, challenges student teams to redesign their schools to enhance learning, conserve resources, be environmentally responsive and engage the surrounding community. The multi-disciplinary solution requires students to follow a planning process and design an educational facility from the concept phase to completion of the project, with thorough documentation. Regional winning teams will be flown to Washington, DC to participate in the final jury process, where they will compete for cash prizes. Learn how to involve your school and your students- they may be the winners! Sign-up to serve on a local, regional or national jury. Volunteer to mentor students through the competition so that the accompanying curriculum comprehension and learning about the design and built environment can take place. School Building Week creates greater public awareness of the importance of well-planned, safe, healthy, high performing and sustainable schools that enhance student performance and community vitality. Variables that Impact Student Achievement Susan M. Rundle, Performance Concepts International By attending this session, participants will: Explore differences and similarities between learning spaces and learning styles Recognize variables that tend to impact student achievement Identify strategies one can implement to improve the design of an existing classroom. LEED for Schools: How a Green School Benefits the Students, the Environment, and the Bottom Line Rachel Gutter, USGBC If all new school construction and school renovations went green starting today, energy savings alone would total $20 billion over the next 10 years. Throughout the country, project teams are building green schools with no increase in construction costs. When there is no "green premium," going green is a no-brainer. Learn more about the rating system designed to improve children's health, productivity and learning capacity while helping school buildings be more energy efficient and resource friendly. Learn how a green school can simplify operations and significantly decrease utility and maintenance costs. This session will explain LEED for Schools as a vehicle for realizing the myriad benefits of smart, integrated green design. The LEED for Schools Rating System facilitates the design and construction of high performance K-12 schools and addresses issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention, and environmental site assessment. By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and children's health issues, LEED for Schools provides a unique, comprehensive tool for schools that wish to build green, with immediate and measurable results. LEED for Schools is the recognized third-party standard for high performance schools that are healthy for students, comfortable for teachers and staff, and cost-effective. LEED for Schools provides the necessary tools for project teams to achieve significant energy and water savings and a framework for streamlining operations and maintenance.