Join us January 31st to listen to Walker Lee Evey, the Program Manager for the Pentagon Renovation Program. Walker successfully led the Phoenix Project, which rebuilt the Pentagon areas damaged by the 9/11 attack in only one year. His presentation will highlight the stories and pictures of this amazing design-build project. The program begins at 4:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Bart Eberwein of Hoffman Construction.

Walker Lee Evey is Program Manager of the Pentagon Renovation Program Office in Washington, D.C. In this position, he reports directly to the Deputy Secretary of Defense. He also serves as principal advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to the Pentagon Renovation Program, which totals approximately $3 billion. Walker is also President of the Design-Build Institute of America, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of integrated design and construction project delivery services. He is an outspoken advocate of integrated project delivery, demonstrating the effectiveness of innovative partnering and teaming approaches.

This will be the final meeting of the series on Eco-Roofs. This program will be a panel of specialists discussing design considerations of Green/Eco Roofs. The panel will field questions from the audience and consists of three members.

Charles D. Miller, PE Roofscapes, Inc. Mr. Miller is the founder and president of Roofscapes, Inc. Roofscapes, Inc. supports a national network of landscape contracting companies that are licensed to install the Roofmeadow(R) family of green roof systems. These companies offer comprehensive installation and maintenance services for green roof projects across the US. Mr. Millers interest in green roofs stems from his background in water resource engineering. His research into the German success in using green roofs to treat urban runoff led him to form an alliance with Optigrun International AG.

Mr. Miller is a member of the Technical Advisory Committees for the Center of Green Roof Research at the Pennsylvania State University and is also a member of the ASTM Subcommittee on Sustainability-Building (E.06.71) where he has written four new practices pertaining to green roof design. Publications include: Methodology for the Design of Vegetated Roof Covers (1999), and A New Method for Controlling Runoff in Urbanized Areas (1998), Moisture Management in Green Roofs (2003) and Performance Based Approach for Preparing Green Roof Specifications (2004). Roofmeadow(R) green roofs have been featured in numerous periodicals, including Landscape Architecture, Architectural Record, Eco-Structure and Home Building magazine.

Chris Wayburn, AIA LEED AP GBD Architects Chris is currently a Project Manager and has been with GBD Architects since 1999. Chris has a BA in History from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and a Masters of Architecture from Clemson University. His eco-roof experience includes M Financial Plaza (Brewery Block 4), The Louisa and he is currently the Project Manager of Atwater Plac

Panelists:

Rich Stevens, President of Stevens Printing Inc., has over 20 years experience in the offset printing industry.
Josh Nusbaum is a graphic designer with Bryan Potter Design, which specializes in print design for non-profit organizations, emerging sustainable businesses and the arts.
Jerry Rundorff is the Production Manager at Ford Graphics and supports a wide range of customer digital printing requirements.
Renee Moffit is a co-owner of Z Promotions and Apparel, which specializes in screen-printing, embroidery, and promotional products.
Jeff Morin has 12 years experience in the building and construction industry. He now works with Willamette Print & Blueprint.

Cost:
SMPS Members - $45
Member Firms - $50
Non-Members - $55

RSVP in advance to: Charynn Gross | charynn.gross@psiusa.com

Visa or checks will be accepted at the door. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. No-shows will be billed. Payment is due in full at or before event. A 15% late fee will be charged for all payments received 15 calendar days past event.

Don't forget to bring your business card for the door prize drawing!

This free, live, interactive Teach-In event web-cast from New York City will be hosted on the Marylhurst
University campus:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2007
9:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON
WILLOW ROOM in the COMMONS BUILDING

Speakers include:
Dr. James Hanson, Director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Edward Mazria, AIA, Founder, Architecture 2030
Chris Leubkeman, Director, Global Foresight and Innovation Initiative, ARUP

Q&A for Speakers Moderator:
Susan Szenasy, Editor-in-chief, Metropolis magazine

More information at web site www.2010imperative.org and www.architecture2030.com

Presented by
Kasey Rothenfluch
Business Development Manager
FitzGerald Contractors, Inc.

Brian Hubbs is a Principal and Senior Building Science Specialist with RDH Building Sciences Inc. He has over 15 years experience working exclusively as a consulting engineer focused on building enclosure issues. This work has included the design of new building enclosures as well as the forensic investigation and rehabilitation of existing building enclosures. This experience has included involvement with most building enclosure types over the varied climatic regions of North America. Brian has also been a team member on many of the key building science research and policy projects focused on the west coast climate zone.

Brian will provide a brief summary of a long term monitoring program of 5 buildings over a 5 year period. All buildings were multi unit residential occupancy and incorporated rain screen cladding and glazing systems. The buildings ranged in height from low rise wood frame to high-rise concrete frame. Two of the buildings were re-habilitated and three were newly constructed.

Budd W. Beatty is a Senior Manager with JELD-WEN dba The Product Integrity Group. He has been employed with JELD-WEN for 24 years and has been involved in the manufacture and design of windows and doors during that time. Mr. Beatty has been working in The Product Integrity Group since 1998 and is currently involved in projects related to evaluating building envelope design and performance with the USC School of Architecture, Syracuse University, and The Canadian National Research Council. The Product Integrity Group is actively involved in Hygro-Thermal monitoring of 12 sites throughout the US and Canada. In addition to having evaluated buildings and building envelopes in the US, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom, Mr. Beatty has attended training sessions in Germany, Canada and the US on evaluating the Hygro-Thermal performance of building envelopes and the window/wall interface.

Austin Sloat, AIA is a project architect with Ferrari Moe, LLP, a Northern California architecture and engineering firm specializing in waterproofing consulting and restoration. Austin has 14 years of experience in residential, institutional and commercial architecture in California, Hawaii and Oregon with a focus on the building envelope for both new design and remedial applications. Ferrari Moe is currently using data loggers to monitor the performance of two different repair methodologies for a high profile project in the state of Wyoming.

Toby White is the vice-president of Forensic Waterproofing Consultants, a Portland based construction consulting firm. Toby has over 10 years of experience working with exterior cladding components and materials in the Portland area as a manufacturer, distributor and consultant. Toby is involved in several ASTM committees related to the building enclosure and is active with a number of associations and organizations involved in building enclosure including RCI, AAMA, NWCB, CSI and others. Toby has several projects currently utilizing data loggers to monitor the conditions within wall and roof assemblies, specifically as they relate to demands placed on the building by occupancy and use.

About the speaker:

Susie Kanewske is the founder and president of the GUEST Group, a consultancy that works with a variety of service, retail and professional organizations and companies to develop customer-centered marketing niches. Since 1990, she has developed numerous playshops, seminars and interactive programs on the secrets of exceptional customer care and the importance of proper etiquette in the workplace. Ms. Kanewske refers to herself as a "Common Sense Consultant." She wrote a syndicated newspaper column for five years called "Back to Basics," and has published her first two books, SPIT, POLISH & SHINEGood Manners for Kids and BASICSA Common Sense Approach to Business Manners and Professional Etiquette. Susie's ultimate mission is to continually cultivate compassion, courtesy and consideration in our fast-paced world.

Early Bird Cost (before March 7th):
SMPS Members - $35
Member Firms - $40
Non-Members - $45
Regular Cost (March 7th or later):
SMPS Members - $45
Member Firms - $50
Non-Members - $55

Attendance will be limited to 70 for this event, so register early! On-line registration for this event will be available soon. RSVP in advance to: Charynn Gross| charynn.gross@psiusa.com

Visa or checks will be accepted at the door. Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. No-shows will be billed. Payment is due in full at or before event. A 15% late fee will be charged for all payments received 15 calendar days past event.

Presented by: Professor Julle Oksanen

Professor Julle Oksanen has over 30 years experience on lighting design. He is a professor and educator in USA, UK, China and Finland as part of the "Light & Space Academy, The Finnish Traveling University" together with Professor of Architecture Hannu Tikka.

Julle is the principal of Julle Oksanen Lighting Design Ltd, located in Helsinki, Finland and has completed projects in all over the world like: Opera House and amphitheatre in Ankara, Turkey, Cathedral as concert hall in Germany, Museum in Estonia, Telenor headquarters in Oslo Norway, Stockmann shopping mall, Vuosaari harbour of Helsinki, and many more. His research interests include extraterrestrial lighting, "Museum Lighting and protection against Radiation Damages", sun simulators, lighting design research, etc.

Julle has been awarded in over 20 design competitions as a lighting designer and has designed luminaries for manufacturers like iGuzzini, Louis Poulsen, Philips, Selux and Fagerhult. He is an author of more than 30 books, booklets and articles in international publications such as Introluce, Architectural Lighting, Luce, and Professional Lighting Designer - co- founder and x-editor in chief of the Finnish magazine Valo (light).

For more information, you can check out Julles website: http://www.kolumbus.fi/jold/

Afternoon (More in-depth Session) - 2pm to 4pm - includes snack - $25

Lunch and Afternoon sessions - $50

Important Note: Please indicate which Session(s) you will be attending with your reservation.
Pay in advance or at the door (no-shows will be charged full price)
For reservations, please respond via e-mail to: EACenter.IESNA@pgn.com or call 503-464-7718
(Reservations needed by Friday, March 9th)
(Please indicate if you need a vegetarian or vegan meal)

See attached pdf for in-depth description of the topic.

There will be no charge for this webcast!

However, we are asking for reservations as this event is limited to the first 30 people who sign up.
Webcast will begin PROMPTLY at 4 pm.

For reservations, please respond via e-mail to: EACenter.IESNA@pgn.com
or call 503-464-7718

(Reservations needed by Monday April 16th)

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This lunch has a cost of: $45.00
Please register for the event online at: www.ies-aefi.org

Note: There are other learning sessions you can register for as well - this is an all-day event!

This class is perfect for those who want a basic understanding of light and lighting. You will also have the opportunity to view lighting demonstrations and observe sample lamps, ballasts, sensors, etc. Past attendees have worked for manufacturer's reps, lighting distributors, architects, engineers, facility managers, those that work in "green" professions, and anyone else who desires a basic understanding of light and lighting principles.

Please pass this information along to anyone you know who would be interested. Word of mouth is a large part of the success of this class. Registration will need to be capped at no more than 30 people in order to give everyone the opportunity to observe the lighting demonstrations and to ask questions.

See the Education section of this website for registration and cost.

This is truly a special treat to have him!

Topic is "Lighting & Daylighting for Educational Facilities" presented by well-known local architect, Heinz Rudolf.

RSVP @ 503-464-7718 by March 14th.

Lunch Session 12pm -1:30pm
$30 - RSVP by April, 11th
email: ericj @ pacifier . com

Afternoon Session 2pm-4:30pm
$50 - RSVP by April, 11th
$60 - After April, 11th
email: ericj @ pacifier . com

The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver, B.C. V6G 2V4

Join us for 2 -1/2 days of exciting dialogue that will attract leading minds from across the continent and beyond!

The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver, B.C. V6G 2V4

Join us for 2 -1/2 days of exciting dialogue that will attract leading minds from across the continent and beyond!

The Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore Drive Vancouver, B.C. V6G 2V4

Join us for 2 -1/2 days of exciting dialogue that will attract leading minds from across the continent and beyond!

Presenter 1
Kimberly R. Mercier, MBA, P.Eng., PE, LEED AP, IESNA
Principal, Lighting Design Innovations
2007-2008 IESNA President

Presenter 2
Kevin Flynn, AIA, NCARB, IESNA
Architect, Executive Vice President, Kiku Obata & Company
2007-2008 IESNA Immediate Past President

Overview:

On July 1, 2008, the Society will have reached the midpoint of its existing Strategic Plan a Strategic Plan that was ambitious in terms of reorganization of our Society.and, perhaps more importantly, the change in our perspective of the IES role in terms of defining the global agenda for lighting.
Although the accomplishments against our strategic tasks are easily reported in text format presenting an update and answers to frequently asked questions will deepen your understanding of the progress we have made to date. And, will help you look to the future of lighting and our community as the IES.

The agenda for the evenings discussion is:
An update of the strategic progress against our five Strategic Goals.
An update of the brand revitalization and a preview of roll out activities scheduled for May.
Answers to frequently asked questions.
Our speakers opinions of how the strategic plan and brand revitalization will change the way the Public and our Members and Future Members view the importance of the IES in defining the future of lighting design and application.

Reference PDF below for details and events!