Events

Sponsors Breakfast Briefing in Conjunction with High-Performance Building Week: Getting the Whole Picture of High-Performance Buildings


High-performance has become the latest buzzword to describe buildings. Everyone wants a high-performing building, but what does that mean? (Hint: It goes beyond sustainability.) What is needed to assure all future buildings are high-performance buildings? Where can I find one today? What policies can promote widespread development of high-performance buildings? Should my Member join the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus? Find the answers to these questions and more at this briefing to kick off High-Performance Building Week.


June 15, 2010 • 10:00 am-11:30 am
U.S. House of Representatives
2325 Rayburn House Office Building

Moderator
Henry Green, Hon. AIA, President, National Institute of Building Sciences

Welcome Remarks
Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Rep. Judy Biggert (R-IL)
Co-Chairs, High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus


Presentations

Understanding the Multiple Aspects of High-Performance
Gordon V.R. Holness
President, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

Education and Training for Continued High-Performance
Chris Hodges
International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

Developing and Implementing Necessary Technologies
Evan Gaddis, CEO
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)