The Road to Decarbonization
October 22-25 | Anaheim, CA
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Pre-Conference Workshops 9:30 am - 5:30 pm PT
Full Day | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM PT
Introduction to Sustainable Strategies for Laboratory Planning, Design, and Operation | Dan Doyle, Grumman/Butkus Associates | Punit Jain, CannonDesign
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Half-Day | 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM PT
Creating and Growing Green Labs Programs | Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar and Leoncio Lagarde, University of Colorado Boulder | Nicholas Ciancio and Emily Colpack, University of Alabama Birmingham | Christine Alencar and Fiona Hogan, University of Virginia | Ryan Weeks, Johns Hopkins University
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Designing Safe and Energy-Efficient Laboratory Exhaust Systems | Brad Cochran, CPP Wind Engineers | Tom Smith, 3Flow
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Pre-Conference Tour 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT
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Exhibitor Set-up 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023
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Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm PT
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Breakfast Break in Exhibit Area 7:30 am - 8:30 am PT
Sponsored by ARUP
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Opening Plenary 8:30 am - 10:30 am PT
Sponsored by Siemens
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area 10:30 am - 11:00 am PT
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Session A 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT
Systems Optimization
A1
Heat Recovery
Supercomputer Heat Recovery for Campus Heating Loads at Oregon State University | Shane Day, Affiliated Engineers
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Decarbonizing Labs–A Case Study | Michelle Fennell, BR+A | Brad Carpenter, DAC
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Energy Recovery and Integrated Heat Pumps: Application of 100% Electric Designs Across Multiple Climate Zones | Thomas McGee, Konvekta USA, Inc.
Green Labs
A2
Adventures in Green Labs
Race to the Summit: A Green Labs Adventure | Sarah Torres, California Institute of Technology | Tasha Cammidge, California Institute of Technology
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Sustainability Leadership in Research: How UBC is Meeting Ambitious Climate Action Targets Through Lab Resource Conservation | Kate Andrews, University of British Columbia
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Managing Your Campus Lab Portfolio: A University’s Journey Leveraging I2SL Toolkits for Decarbonization | Christine Alencar, University of Virginia | Keith Poeppel, University of Virginia
Sustainable Design
A3
Adaptive Reuse
Transformation for the Planet One Building at a Time | LeAnne Cossairt, AlfaTech | Leah Bauer, Gensler
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Laboratory Renovations and Carbon Footprint | Markus Wilms, Cooper Carry | Hannah Spates, Cooper Carry | Walker Jones, Newcomb and Boyd | Brent Amos, Cooper Carry | Deepam Patel, Cooper Carry
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A REtrospective of Adaptive RE-use Labs | Tom Quirk, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company | Cara Hill, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Session sponsored by BICASA North America
Decarbonization
A4
Design for Decarbonization
A Zero Carbon Approach to Laboratory Design | Brandon Fortier, IMEG
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Decarbonization Opportunities in Labs | Otto Van Geet, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Optimizing Whole Lifecycle Carbon Footprint in Labs | Heather Walters, Thorton Tomasetti | Jacob Knowles, BR+A | Danielle Blake, Marcus Partners
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Lunch served in the Exhibit Area 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PT
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Lab Waste Landfill Diversion Working Group Meet-Up 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm PT
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Session B 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
B1
Ventilation Management
Sustainable Means Forever–Airflow Management for Lifecycle Building Performance | Thomas Smith, 3Flow
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Balancing Safety and Sustainability for the Planning and Operation of Lab HVAC Systems–ASHRAE Laboratory Design Guide 2nd Edition | Steven Rosen, Jacobs | Paul Tsang, Jacobs
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Integrated Safety and Sustainability for High Performance Laboratory HVAC Options | Kashyap Desai, Laboratories Canada (PSPC) | Aaditya Patel, Stantec
Green Labs
B2
Sustainable Materials
Sustainable Design
B3
Adaptive Reuse
Unison Elliott Bay Project: Repurposing of Existing Office Buildings for Laboratory/Office Use | Emaan Ammar, Arup | John Forester, The RMR Group | Devin Kleiner, Perkins&Will
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Design and Sustainability Strategies for Research and Development Facility Renovations and Adaptive Reuse | Scott Kreitlein, BHDP Architecture | Danielle Henry, BHDP Architecture
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Adaptive Reuse: A Viable, Practical and Sustainable Solution to Meet Sky-Rocketing Demand for Lab Space | Emily English, BNBuilders | Nicole Kho, Gilead | Maria Papiez, Ewing Cole
Session sponsored by Fundermax
Decarbonization
B4
Design for Decarbonization
Blueprint for Decarbonization In Sustainable Laboratory Design | Jacob Tsimanis, AMA Group
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Design for Decarbonization and Resiliency | Anica Landreneau, HOK | Patrick Murphy, Vanderweil Engineers
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Driving Decarbonization From Campus Goals to Bricks and Mortar | Donald Posson, SmithGroup | Zelinda Welch, University of Southern California
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT
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Session C 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
C1
Commissioning
Leveraging Analytics for Commissioning and Building Optimization | Michael Conway, GMC Commissioning
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Maximizing Efficiency and Quality: Leveraging Automated Testing for Laboratory Commissioning | Bryce Buchanan, Group 14 Engineering, PBC | Stephen Frank, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Why Monitoring-Based Commissioning Is the Pathway to Efficient Facilities | Timothy Geary, Stowers Institute for Medical Research | Jane Guyer, Bernhard
Green Labs
C2
Smart Labs
The Realities of Smart Lab Energy Retrofits in Operating Facilities | Jim Maclay, Altura LLC | Robert Striff, University of California, Los Angeles
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A Smart Labs Choose Your Own Adventure: Laboratory Ventilation Risk Assessment | Rachel Romero, NREL
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Financial and Programmatic Benefits of a Smart Labs Program | Wendell Brase, UC Irvine
Session sponsored by Aircuity
Sustainable Design
C3
Structural Considerations
Structural Strategies for Decarbonization: Challenges and Opportunities for Laboratory Facilities | Isabel Mandujano, LPA Design Studios | Harshda Prasad, LPA Design Studios
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A Case Study on Predicting Footfall-Induced Vibration on a Slab Supported by Grade Beams and Micropiles | Julia Graham, Motioneering
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You Put HOW MANY Tuned Mass Dampers in ONE Building? Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Laboratory Buildings | Michael Wesolowsky, Thornton Tomasetti
Decarbonization
C4
Planning for Decarbonization
Net-Zero Lab Design–Challenges and Results-Oriented Strategies | Dirk von Below, Flad Architects
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Pennovation Works–Sustainably Growing the University of Pennsylvania’s Life Science Ecosystem | Harez Rasoul, Longfellow Real Estate Partners | Robert Rumburg, Jacobs | Frank Angelini, Vanderweil Engineers
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Standardizing Sustainability: Unifying Sustainable Design and Construction Practices Across Gilead Sciences | Abena Darden, Thorton Tomasetti | Nicole Kho, Gilead
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
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Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm PT
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Breakfast Break in Exhibit Area 7:30 am - 8:30 am PT
Sponsored by LabWorks
International
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Labs2Zero Morning Session 7:30 am - 8:20 am PT
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Session D 8:30 am - 10:00 am PT
Systems Optimization
D1
Systems Optimization
Yes, It’s Possible to Decarbonize Your Labs, Vivaria AND Cleanrooms! | Dan Diehl, Aircuity, Inc.
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A Metered Approach to Critical Criteria | Andrew Clark, Arup | Hilary Williams, Arup
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Process Cooling for Laboratories and Lessons Learned | Sean Convery, Cator, Ruma & Associates | Shannon Horn, University of Colorado Boulder
Green Labs
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Green Labs Coordination
Sustainable Lab Ambassadors: Undergraduate Students as Green Lab Guides | Krista Bailey, Sustainability Institute, Penn State University
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Joining Forces: How EH&S and Green Labs Professionals Can Thrive Together | Lindsey Yazbek, The University of Texas at Austin | Nena Anderson, The University of Texas at Austin
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A Guide to Composting: Lessons Learned from a Pilot | Nick Ciancio, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sustainable Design
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Design Diversity
Feeding a Growing World With Sustainable Agriculture and Architecture at CSU Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building | Punit Jain, CannonDesign
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Semiconductor and Electronics Research and Manufacturing Facilities Support Growth, Innovation and Efficiency | Matthew Merli, Fitzmeyer & Tocci Associates Inc.
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A Sustainable Life Science Campus Case Study | Gus Puertas, Edwards Lifesciences | Keith Hempel, LPA Design Studios
Decarbonization
D4
Planning for the Future
Regenerative Future Lab: Options to Get to Zero in the Lab Environment | Tom Smith, HDR | Tom Knittel, HDR | Jon Crane, HDR
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Decarbonization/Carbon Neutral Energy Storage | David Fanset, Merrick Canada ULC | Adolfo Salas III, Merrick Group of Companies | Kashyap Desai, Public Services and Procurement Canada / Government of Canada
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Key Considerations for New Builds and Retrofits--A U.K. Perspective | Philip Macdonald, Oberlanders Architects
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area 10:00 am - 10:30 am PT
Sponsored by
Konvekta
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Session E 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
E1
Labs and Computational Fluid Dynamics
The Value of CFD in Understanding Containment in Labs | Misilyna Wu, Antec Controls by Price | Mike Koupriyanov, Predict
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CFD and Wind Modeling Guide the Mechanical Design at New NREL Research and Innovation Laboratory | Ryan Lee, Cator, Ruma & Associates | Philippe Gomme, CPP Wind Engineering | Jordan Beardy-Singh, CPP Wind Engineering
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Making Informed Decisions for Managing the Transport of Airborne Pathogens While Achieving Energy Use Reductions | Dianthe van Weerden, RWDI Consulting Engineers
Green Labs
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Equity and Justice
Sustainable Design
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Sustainable Design
Low Carbon Labs: Case Studies | Jacob Werner, Ellenzweig | Elizabeth Mikula, Perkins&Will
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Designing an Academic Lab Building to Meet Campus Decarbonization Goals | Jan Santos, HOK | James Falconer, Affiliated Engineers
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Implementing Wellness Design in Lab Office Spaces–A Case Study | Sophia Lee, Jacobs
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Awards Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT
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My Green Lab
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Session F 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
F1
California Code Considerations
Update on California and DOE Efficiency Regulations for Fans | Zac Johnson, AMCA International
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Update on Energy Consumption Limits for Laboratory Exhaust Systems in California Title 24 | Brad Cochran, CPP, Inc.
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How, Why and Why Not to Reduce Ventilation in Unoccupied Labs | Jim Coogan, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Green Labs
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Next-Level Green Lab Efforts
Green Labs Recycling | Emily Colpack, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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A Campus-Wide Sash Competition at University of Maryland Enabled by a Scalable Sash Position Sensor | Kevin Tu, University of Maryland
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UVA Green Labs: Adaptive Communication Strategies for Diverse Stakeholder Groups | Fiona Hogan, University of Virginia | Yushun Ding, University of Virginia
Decarbonization
F4
Embodied Carbon
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm PT
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Session G 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
G1
Ventilation Management
Using Risk Assessments to Right-Size Laboratory Airflow Systems | David Brummitt, 3Flow, Inc.
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Incorporating Energy Savings Into Large-Scale Laboratory Infrastructure Replacement | Robbie Davis, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Balancing Safety and Sustainability to Provide a High-Performance Laboratory Building | John Alberico, RWDI
Sustainable Design
G3
Net Zero Design
Transparency and Teamwork in Global Green Goals: A Million-Square-Foot Case Study | Sarah Corbitt, Hanbury
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Delivering Net Zero Energy and Carbon in a Core-and-Shell Laboratory Development Ahead of Tenant Specific Requirements | Anthony Thorton, Stantec | Daniel Aizenman, Conscience Bay Company | Shannon Jones, Stantec
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Occupants Are the Most Valuable Form of Carbon in the Building | Joel Stout, Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. | Dexter Ma, Merck Laboratories | Ryann Malicdem, Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.
Decarbonization
G4
Electrification
Challenges and Considerations for Fossil Fuel-Free Backup Power in Research Facilities | Paul Erickson, Affiliated Engineers, Inc
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The Electrification Transition–An EPRI Perspective | Tim Kehrli, EPRI
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Optimizing Operational Settings and Integrating Energy Recovery to Improve Performance Efficiency of Heat Pump Selection | Carla Gomez, Los Alamos National Laboratory
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
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Exhibits Open 7:30 am - 1:00 pm PT
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Breakfast Break in Exhibit Area 7:30 am - 8:30 am PT
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Labs2Zero Morning Session 7:30 am - 8:20 am PT
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Session H 8:30 am - 10:00 am PT
Systems Optimization
H1
Efficient Operations
Be a Snorkel Slayer: They Are Ineffective and Can Drive HVAC Inefficiency | Allen Doyle, 3Flow | Kriti Kumar
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Energy Recovery and Integrated Heat Pumps: A Sustainable Path to 100% Electrification | Rudolf Zaengerle, Konvekta USA Inc.
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Office and Lab HVAC Systems: To Share or Not to Share | Adam Kyle, MEYERS+Engineers | Russ Drinker, Flad
Green Labs
H2
Chemistry Concerns
Up, Up & Away: Costs, Recovery & Availability of Helium | Jason Metzler, Burdette, Koehler, Murphy & Associates | Bill Collins, Burdette, Koehler, Murphy & Associates
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SF6 Reduction at LANL | Shannon Blair, Los Alamos National Laboratory | Michael Moss, LANL
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Green Chemistry and the Million Advocates for Sustainable Science | Kathryn Ramirez-Aguilar, University of Colorado Boulder
Sustainable Design
H3
Sustainable Design
Sustainable Trends Influencing Laboratory Design | Geraint Phillips, BioLife Solutions
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Pushing the Envelope: Optimizing Lab Energy Use by Redefining Inside, Outside and Everything in Between | Kim Fiffer, Buro Happold | Kit Elsworth, KieranTimberlake | Mark Davis, KieranTimberlake
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Sustainability vs. Resilience in Laboratory Design | Kevin Shea, Introba
Decarbonization
H4
Planning for Decarbonization
Campus Decarbonization Strategies--Build Less, Build Light, Build Smart | Rebecca Fode, Hawkins\Brown | Matthew Ollier, Hawkins\Brown
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Decarbonizing University Campuses and Laboratories | Mary On, Introba | Ryan Weeks, John Hopkins University
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GHG Inventory: A How-to Guide for Laboratories | Grace Olupinyo, Mazzetti | Terry Stelter, Mazzetti
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Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area 10:00 am - 10:30 am PT
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Session I 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PT
Systems Optimization
I1
Controls
The Importance of Real-Time Feedback on Laboratory Control Systems | Stephan Riffault, Regular Canada Inc.
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A Safety Pro’s Guide to Building Automation | Jim Coogan, Siemens Smart Infrastructure
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It’s Complicated: Balancing Objectives in Lab Control Upgrades | Leslie Kramer, Stanford University | Sadie Joy, Altura Associates
Green Labs
I2
Energy-Efficient Equipment
Instant Energy Savings: Leveraging Utility Sponsorship for Energy-Efficient Equipment | Phil Pipitone, Energy Solutions
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Laboratory Equipment: Maximize Energy Efficiency | Enrique Ceniceros, Taylor Design | Rodney LaBelle, Kewaunee Scientific
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Sustainable Autoclaves: A Steamy Situation | Nick Ciancio, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sustainable Design
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Carbon Neutral Design
An All-Electric Biotech Manufacturing Facility Year-in-Review | Jeff Wegner, CRB
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Challenging the Status Quo: A Total Carbon Approach to Labs | Chris Ertl, DLR Group | Prem Sundharam, DLR Group
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The Transition from ZNE to ZNC to Lifetime Carbon Neutrality | Gurdaver Singh, Guttmann & Blaevoet
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Closing Reception in Exhibit Area (tentative) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT
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Exhibit Teardown 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PT
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Afternoon Tours
1:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT | California Air Resources Board Headquarters; Riverside, CA
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT | University of California Irvine
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
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Smart Labs Workshop 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PT
Smart Labs Workshop – University of California Irvine Campus | Instructors will include UCI’s Wendell Brase and a number of other Smart Labs veterans.