(PRWEB) November 19, 2005 -- The comprehensive conference program at SBIC’s Ecobuild Federal, December 13-16 in Washington D.C., now features a unique and timely educational session for design and construction professionals entitled “Natural Disasters and the Effects on Sustainability: Learning From Katrina.”
“ Mold and Moisture Damage in Building Envelopes ”
Based on first-hand experience, this trail blazing discussion will include case studies of several buildings in New Orleans that suffered building envelop damage and encountered water incursion due to wind-driven rain as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
With over 34 years of experience in environmental consulting, architecture, indoor air quality, building forensics, and building commissioning, and working in the field with building owners after Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, Roger G. Morse, AIA of Morse Zehnter Associates, will lead a panel of experts in investigating this increasing concern throughout the AEC industry. As Mr. Morse explains, “There has not been much research or experience with sustainability as it relates to natural disasters of this magnitude. We are eager to share our findings and lessons learned with the industry.”
Attendees will learn the importance of hurricane readiness in sustainable design, explore how certain building materials respond to severe hurricane conditions, and hear the latest news on Katrina’s aftermath directly from the field.
The 90 minute presentation will take place, Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 8:30 am – 10:00am. To register for this session and to get more information on Ecobuild Federal, please visit www.ecobuildfederal.com
Special rates for government employees and educators.
About SBIC’s Ecobuild Federal and AEC-ST Federal
SBIC’s Ecobuild Federal focuses on sustainable land development practices, design, products, and tools to improve the affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's built environment. This event addresses the special needs of those who design, build, and manage government facilities. AEC-ST Federal “Lifecycle Strategies for the Built Environment” examines technology tools and methods to improve the use and sharing of information in multiple data formats both within and between each stage of the built environment lifecycle. Attendees include representatives from all segments of the public sector plus private sector professionals from the entire building and construction industry.
About Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), Ecobuild and AEC-ST Federal’s marquee sponsor advocates a balanced, holistic approach to designing new buildings. Working in close partnership with federal agencies, policy makers, and national laboratories for over 24 years, the Council has led the way in “Advancing a ‘whole building’ approach to design™.” For more information, visit www.SBICouncil.org.
About Morse Zehnter Associates
Morse Zehnter Associates (www.mzaconsulting.com) provides permanent solutions to problems related to indoor air quality, building envelope design, mold investigation and remediation, building design, construction, and facility management. MZA has been actively involved in assisting building owners along the Gulf Coast as well as in Florida address building problems resulting from wind and flood damage from the recent hurricanes.
MZA experts are the authors of “Mold and Moisture Damage in Building Envelopes” in the Whole Building Design Guide, published by NIBS, the National Institute of Building Sciences. MZA experts also serve on the Guidelines for Total Building Commissioning Committee jointly sponsored by NIBS and ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.
