15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference Abstract Submission for Platform Presentation

March 30-31, 2017 Marriott Syracuse Downtown-Syracuse, NY

www.nysgreenbuilding.org

Dear Prospective Green Building Presenter,

The New York State Green Building Conference Abstract Selection Committee is currently seeking presentation proposals for the 15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference to be held on March 30-31, 2017 at The Marriott Syracuse Downtown in Syracuse, NY.

Presentations for the 2017 conference must fit within a 60 minute timeframe, including time for questions. Although presentations that are applicable to one of the topics listed below are desired, new and innovative topics that meet the intent and purpose of this conference are also encouraged to apply.

• Building Science• High Performance Buildings• Resiliency• Biomimicry & Life-inspired design• Green Materials & Resources• Green Healthcare Facilities• LEED v4• Urban Design, Planning, & Community Development• Design Solutions for Urban Infrastructure & Transportation• Renewable Energy

Presentation abstracts should be submitted to nysgreenbuilding@gmail.com using the form available on the conference website at www.nysgreenbuilding.org. These forms should be completed and returned by Monday, November 21, 2016. Please note that the majority of this form is check boxes for continuing education credit review (pages 3 - 8).

The schedule for selection of abstracts is as follows:

• Deadline for abstract submission: November 21, 2016• Notification of selected abstracts: December 16, 2016• 15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference: March 30-31, 2017

If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to contact Katherina Searing at kbsearing@esf.edu or (315) 470-6817. We look forward to seeing you in 2017!

Regards,

The New York State Green Building Conference Abstract Selection Committee

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15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference

Abstract Submission Form

*Abstract submission due date is November 21, 2016*

Abstract Title:

Presenter’s Name:

Author’s Names:

Professional Title:

Organization:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Abstract Topic:

Other describe here:

Abstract Please provide a synopsis of your proposed presentation highlighting key points. (approx. 250 words):

Presenter Information Provide a short biography on the session presenter (approx. 100 words):

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Listpresenter’seducation,professionalcredentials,licensesand/orcerti ications(approx.100words):

List presenter’sdemonstratedknowledge of the coursesubject and content, aswell aspreviousspeakingengagements(approx.100words):

LearningObjectivesLearning objectives helptoorganize thepresentationandprovide attendees withastrongsenseofwhat the sessionis about andwhat theywill be expectedto be able toaccomplishby the endof thepresentation.You need to identify at least 4 objectivesandtheyshouldbe:

• Measurable,sothatthelearnerscaneasilyidentifyiftheycanorcannotdotheactionbytheendofthepresentation.

• Activeratherthanpassive(startwithwordslike:describe,identify,analyze,design,develop,etc.).

Afterattendingmypresentation, attendeeswill be ableto:

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If your abstract is accepted for presentation at the New York State Green Building Conference, it will be reviewed for:

• Green Building Certificate Institute (GBCI) continuing education hours for LEEDprofessionals

• American Institute of Architects (AIA) professional learning units Professional Development

Hours (PDHs) for engineers

• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for state registered architects

• Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for landscape architects

Continuing Education Approval Please indicate if this presentation has also been approved for continuing education requirements from the following registered program providers in the past:

Provider No. of UnitsAIA/CES (CECs)ASLA (CM)BOMI (CDP)CoreNet (CDP)

CSI (CEU)IACET (CEU)IDCEC (CEU)

Provider No. of UnitsIFMA (CFM/FMP)AIC (CDP)AICP (CM)NARI Green (CEU)NCEES-RCEPP (PHD)UIA (CPD)Other (please specify)

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Additional Information

Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. The following information is being gathered to begin the process of professional credit review, specifically for GBCI continuing education credits, immediately upon abstract acceptance. This information will not be used to determine acceptance or rejection of your abstract. If you have specific questions about the following information we are requesting from you, please contact Ms. Tracie Hall, Director of the USGBC New York Upstate. She can be reached thall@usgbc.org or (315) 729-9067.

Audience and Profession Identify the target audience(s) for your presentation and the profession(s) associated with each target audience:

Design

Architects

Engineers

Interior Designers

Landscape Architects

Planners

Residential Designers

Specifiers

Construction

Contractors

Residential Builders

Operations & Maintenance

Facility Managers

Maintenance Contractors

Real Estate

Appraisers

Brokers

Building Owners

Developers

Financiers

Insurers

Property Managers

Government

Code Officials

Federal Government

Local Government

Military

Political Decision Makers

State Government

Stakeholders/Miscellaneous

Building Tenants

Educators

Healthcare Industry

Housing Agencies

Product Manufacturers

School Administration

Students

Other:

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IdentifySubjectMatter

Pleasechooseonlytopicsthataretheprimaryfocusofyourpresentation.

Selection,Development,&Linkages

Brown ieldRedevelopment ConstructionActivityPollutionPrevention

DevelopmentFootprintReductionMethods

EnvironmentalSiteAssessment

HabitatProtection&Restoration

LightPollutionReduction

SustainableSiteSelection Infrastrucure

MasterPlanning(Communities,Campuses,etc.) OpenSpacePlanning

SensitiveLands ReducedParkingMethods

Site&InfrastructureReuse

LandscapeManagement

BuildingExteriorandHardscapeManagement

ExteriorIntegratedPestManagement

StormwaterManagement HeatIslandReductionVegetativeRoofs

TransportationAlternativeTransportation CommutingTransit‐OrientedDevelopment

CommunityDevelopmentDensity&CommunityDevelopment

PedestrianOrientedStreetscapeDesign

AffordableHousing

WaterEf icientLandscaping

WaterEf icientPlanning&Design WaterEf icientLandscapingPractices

TurfAreas PlantSelectionIrrigationSystems&Practices

WaterEf icientBuildings

WaterUseReductionPractices ProcessWaterUseReduction

WaterPerformanceMeasurement WaterEf icientFixtures&Fittings

CoolingTowerWaterManagement

InnovativeWastewaterTechnologies

WaterTreatmentandChemicalManagement

RainwaterHarvestingWaterManagement

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EnergyEf iciency

BuildingEnvelope LightingPowerRequirements&PlugLoads HVAC

WaterHeating CombinedHeat&PowerSystems

HeatRecovery NaturalVentilation

ProcessEnergyReduction

GreenPower On‐siteRenewableEnergy Off‐siteRenewableEnergy

ModelingEnergyModeling BuildingInformation

Modeling

Lighting/DaylightingModeling

EnergyManagement

BuildingSubsystemsMeteringandDataReporting

OngoingSystemCommissioning

FundamentalSystemsCommissioning

MeasurementandVeri ication

EmissionsReduction EmissionsReductionReporting RefridgerantManagement

BuildingReuseAdaptiveReuse ResidentialRemodeling

HistoricPreservation

DurabilityPlanningandManagement

Ef icientMaterialsUse MaterialsReuse

MaterialsSelection FurnitureFurnishings

LifeCycleAssessment SustainablePurchasing

ProductManufacturing

WasteManagement ConstructionWasteManagement OngoingSolidWasteManagement

IndoorAirQuality

Ventilation ConstructionIAQManagement

OperationalIAQManagement Low‐EmittingMaterials

MoistureControl&MoldPrevention

Daylight&Views DaylightingDesign

GreenHousekeepingGreenCleaning

Indoor/OutdoorChemicalandPollutantSourceControl

IndoorIntegratedPestManagement

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OccupantComfort

AcousticalPerformance LightingControls

Ergonomics ThermalComfortandControl

SystemsControllability

IntegrativeProcess

DesignCharette SystemsInteractions

Speci ications ProjectManagementInnovativeandRegionalDesign ADA/UniversalAccess

RealEstateGreenLeasing OperationalPolicies

PortfolioManagement TenantManagement&Guidelines

Economics&FinanceIncentives&Financing ConstructionCost

Estimation

BuildingValuation OperatingCostEf iciencies

BusinessMarketing OperationalChange

ManagementCommunityRelations

Standards&Regulations

Zoning&Codes FederalRegulationsStandards&Certi ications

GBCIPrescriptivePathThisinformationwillserveasarecommendationtohelpLEEDProfessionals indpresentationsthatmeettheirindividualprescriptivecredentialmaintenancerequirements.Choosethetopicwhichbestdescribesyourpresentation.Forpresentationsthatspanmultipletopics,choose"Other/Multiple".

ProjectSiteFactors

WaterManagement

ProjectSystemsandEnergyImpacts

Acquisition,InstallationandManagementofProjectMaterials

ImprovementstoIndoorEnvironment

StakeholderInvolvementinInnovation

ProjectSurroundingandPublicOutreach

Other/Multiple

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Non-Commercialization Materials for presentations approved by USGBC (for GBCI continuing education credits) are to be objective in nature and cannot contain any content that could be interpreted as a promotion or endorsement of a certain product, certification/accreditation or organization. As an exception to this rule, products or organizations can be presented in the context of illustrative examples of the current concerns, issues and regulations of the topic(s) being addressed. Within PowerPoint presentations, presenters may include their company name or logo on the first and/or last slide only. Please indicate the materials for this course are objective in nature nor promote or endorse certain products, services, certifications/accreditations or organizations.

Yes No. If no, please explain (2,000 character limit – approx. 250 words):

Please provide any additional comments in the space below (approx. 200 words):