PRESENTATIONS

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Keynote Addresses

"Our Environmental Destiny"
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Senior Attorney, Natural Resources Defense Council
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has a national reputation as a resolute defender of the
environment. Kennedy delivers a passionate defense of the environment and
of how continued environmental neglect affects the future of the planet and
the health of future generations. He stresses the role that natural resources
play in our work, our health, and our identity as Americans. Kennedy calls
upon all people to actively make a contribution and a difference in their world.

"Creating Healthy, Active, Livable Housing and Communities"
Ellen Tohn, Principal, Tohn Environmental Strategies
Ellen Tohn is an environmental and health consultant with over twenty years
of experience and an expert on lead poisoning prevention and housing-based
environmental health threats. She was our conference hero, stepping in at the
last moment to fill the large keynote shoes left empty when Xavier Bonnefoy
was suddenly unable to attend. Ms. Tohn has contributed to numerous federal
guidance documents and training courses, assisted national, regional and local
health advocates catalyze effective and lasting policy solutions, and designed
and managed environmental health research studies resulting in peer-reviewed
publications and influencing federal regulatory actions. She is currently leading a
team to prepare the guidelines to accompany the EPA Energy Star Indoor Air
Quality Specifications. Her clients include HUD, CDC, DPA, national and regional
health, housing and environmental advocacy groups, state agencies and private
clients, as well as builders, architects, and housing developers.

Full Day Sessions

Building Green

EEBA “Houses that Work: The House-as-a-System Approach”
Mark LaLiberte, Building Knowledge
This full day course features Mark LaLiberte from Building Knowledge,
back by popular demand from our 2006 conference. Based on U.S.
Department of Energy Building America Program research, EEBA’s nationally
acclaimed Houses That Work™ course helps affordable housing developers,
builders, contractors, and architects improve the performance, efficiency,
and durability of the homes they build. The workshop also provides strategies
to reduce costly callbacks, warranty, and liability issues. Topics include:
Part 1 Building Science Principles
Part 2 Addressing Ventilation and Water Management
Part 3 Effective Insulation/Air Sealing: Roof, Walls, Windows, and Foundation
Part 4 Better Mechanical Systems, Advanced Framing, and Marketing
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The Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)™

CEUs available
- Eight hours of AIBD accreditation
- Eight hours of NAHB Master Builder accreditation
- Five hours of Resnet accreditation
- Either hours of AIA/ECU accreditation
Please contact EEBA (Dona Schneider, dona@eeba.org, 952.881.1098) if you have questions about CEUs associated with this session.

Health and Housing

Healthy Homes, Healthy Families
Ellen Tohn, ERT Associates
Armand Magnelli, Livable Housing, Inc.
This full day course features Ellen Tohn of ERT Associates, a nationally recognized
expert on lead poisoning prevention and housing-based environmental
health threats, and co-trainer Armand Magnelli from Livable Housing, Inc.
A core element of green building is to make homes healthier for families
and children. This four-part workshop will offer the latest scientific information
on key health issues (asthma/respiratory problems, radon related lung
cancer, allergic reactions, toxins); practical advice for builders, developers,
architects, and owners; and problem solving case studies. Learn about specific
construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance practices that promote healthy
indoor environments. This course is offered in association with The National
Center for Healthy Housing’s National Training Center and Network.

Policy and Technical Sessions

Discovering the Synergy of a Green Team: The Integrated Design Process
Josh Arnold, Focus on Energy
Jeffrey Schoeneck, UrbanWorks Architecture
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The integrated design process is the first and most critical piece in the development
of green affordable housing. Through the lens of a local case study,
this session will identify key steps taken and examples of trade-offs when
going through this process. Utilizing a holistic and total systems approach,
integrated design incorporates sustainability from the outset and connects
the design to regional and site-specific conditions. The benefits of an integrated
design process include substantially lower development costs and
greater health, economic, and environmental benefits for residents, property
owners, and communities.


Towards Net Zero Energy in Affordable Housing
Kim Bretheim, LHB
Rick Carter, LHB
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Architects Kim Bretheim and Rick Carter will present energy consumption
and cost data, examples of energy-neutral buildings, and strategies for
achieving net zero energy in affordable housing developments. Learn how
renewable energy and green power can be incorporated into your next
project. Participants will leave with an understanding of net zero-energy
buildings and the feasibility of their application in affordable housing.

Affordable Conservation Land Use and Design—
From Ordinance to Results
Dr. Kim Alan Chapman, Applied Ecological Services
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For almost 20 years, Applied Ecological Services (AES) has brought the
science of ecology to land use decisions, with ecologists working hand-inhand
with engineers, architects, planners, and other professionals to deliver
solutions to land use challenges. AES will discuss the first Conservation
Development design approved under a 2006 St. Croix County (WI) conservation
subdivision ordinance. (St. Croix County is in the Twin Cities metropolitan
statistical area.) The ordinance challenged the developer and AES
to transform an agricultural site into a mid-market residential development
which harmonizes with the land, protects and enhances habitats and a
trout stream, and establishes a unique identity for residents in close proximity
to the natural world.

Manage Green: A Guide to Green Property Management
Kim Carlson, EarthSmart LLC
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As founder of Cities Management, the largest residential property
management firm in the upper Midwest, Kim talks about how and why
she’s created an award winning environmental management program
for property managers. Participants learn about the green market in
general and more specifically the green building market, including why
it is important to consider implementing green building management
principles. The workshop is designed to give information on the areas
of building management that can be greened and practical steps that
building managers and owners can take to implement a green program.

Greening Minnesota through Green Roofs and Research
Leslie Hoffman, Earth Pledge
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Earth Pledge’s current work is focusing on bringing the benefits of green
roofs to the communities of Minnesota. Green roofs are a sustainable building
practice that deliver numerous environmental and economic benefits
to the community, tenants, and building owner. Earth Pledge will discuss
its Viridian program, providing integrated design, material sourcing, smart
tools, and financial services for green roof projects, and how it is accelerating
the implementation of green roofs on affordable housing developments
and community buildings.

Global Warming: Minnesotans Respond to a Growing Energy Crisis
Rev. Wanda Copeland, Interim Executive Director of C3
J. Drake Hamilton, Fresh Energy
Brian Merchant, Minnesota Post Carbon Institute
Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota
Global warming, energy resource depletion (peak oil), and an uncertain energy
future are worldwide concerns that are increasingly in the news. Hear how
these issues are already directly affecting the climate, economy, housing,
transportation systems, and land use planning in Minnesota, and what we
can expect to see in the future. Local experts will discuss what can and is
being done about it—from renewable energy to environmental protection
to sustainable development.

Breaking New Ground: The Minnesota Overlay to the Green
Communities Criteria
Kasey Kier, Minnesota Housing, Multifamily Division
Julie Ann Monson, Minnesota Housing, Multifamily Division
Billy Webber, Center for Sustainable Building Research,
University of Minnesota
Bruce Watson, Minnesota Housing, Architect
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Staff from Minnesota Housing and others will discuss the Minnesota
Overlay to the Green Communities Criteria, a new 2007 threshold
requirement for funding new multifamily construction projects through
the Consolidated RFP process. Also included will be a history of Minnesota
Housing’s Sustainable Housing Policy, ideas on selecting your development
team, and information on the evaluation activities Minnesota Housing
will be conducting going forward.

Greening Single Family Homes: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
Todd Rhoades, Cermak Rhoades Architects
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Going green presents unique challenges and opportunities for developers
of the most affordable, single-family for-sale homes. Staff from Cermak
Rhoades Architects will lead a discussion on how green features and
principles will effectively be incorporated into new Building Better
Neighborhood developments for the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund.
Examples will include strategies from site selection and design to construction
methods and interior finishes. Whether you’re building in greater
Minnesota or elsewhere in the state, learn how to make decisions about
meeting your green goals within the tight budget of an affordable singlefamily
housing development.

Energy Efficiency: The Greenest Energy Source for
Multifamily Buildings
David Haaland, UrbanWorks Architecture
Roger Howley, Miller Hanson Partners
Russ Landry, PE, LEED AP, Center for Energy and Environment
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Although energy efficiency provides the biggest environmental bang for
the buck by reducing the amount of energy that needs to be generated—
and is a critical aspect of the Green Communities Criteria—the potential
for energy efficiency improvements is often overlooked in favor of technologies
with more “green appeal.” In addition to discussing practical
application issues for a number of specific energy efficient design features,
this session will show how design phase energy modeling and commissioning
can help a development team achieve a higher level of energy
efficiency in multifamily buildings.

Building Science + Systems Approach = Performance
Marilou Cheple, University of Minnesota
Pat Huelman, University of Minnesota
Steve Klossner, ACT
Tom Schirber, T.S. Consulting
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Affordable housing is all about choices and so is green building.
While good products are a good start, good performance is all about
good design and good execution. This session will provide practical
how-to tips on providing energy efficient, durable structures, and a
healthy living environment. The emphasis will be on the dynamic and
inter-related issues of energy, moisture control, and indoor air quality
in residential buildings.

Alternative Stormwater Management for Form & Function
Kurt Leuthold, Barr Engineering
Fred Rozumalski, Barr Engineering
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Stormwater is a resource and not a waste product to be disposed of
through a pipe. Listen to this creative civil engineer discuss alternative
methods for stormwater management that work with the ecology of
the land. Discover the many methods of using stormwater management
to create community amenities. As our climate changes, storms
are becoming less frequent but more intense. It will be increasingly
important to hold precipitation on site and store it in the soil where
it can be used by our landscapes.

Clearing the Hurdles to Finding Green Building Products
Cindy Ojczyk, Verified Green
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Product selection plays an important role in green building programs.
Good product choices can positively influence indoor air quality,
promote long-term durability and ease of maintenance, stimulate local
economies, and enhance the aesthetic value of a building or space.
Sourcing green products for projects has been shrouded in myth
and misconception. This session will help attendees evaluate products
for their contribution to a green project—either directly through the
product itself or by contributing to a green strategy.

Local Leadership: Green Cities and Towns
Cecile Bedor, Director, St. Paul PED
Mary Hamann-Roland, Mayor, City of Apple Valley
R.T. Rybak, Mayor, City of Minneapolis
Katie Himanga, Mayor, City of Lake City
In the absence of strong federal policies, some of the best environmental
leadership is seen at the local level. For many mayors and
other public officials, sustainable development is a political priority.
Hear from some of these leaders about what they are doing to
encourage their cities to “go green,” how it affects your development
goals, and how you can encourage your own leaders to do the same.

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