Concurrent Session Proceedings

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, –
(CN049) A Necessary Transformation Toward Real-time Integrated Design & Planning
Presented by: Warren Denny, University Architect, University of Kentucky; Rob G. Proctor, Principal, RATIO Architects, Inc.

A recent University of Kentucky design experience led its capital planning and facilities team to adopt a new process for future projects. This real-time integrated design process is transforming the educational design and planning processes of architects, engineers, users, administration, and physical plant departments. This session examines how this interactive approach was employed by a UK college of engineering digital village project, with perspectives from college, capital planning, and architect leaders.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, –
(CN009) Refreshing Student Housing at Miami (Ohio) - Master Planning for Phased Upgrades
Presented by: Michael J. Battoclette, Principal, Champlin Architecture; Robert R Bell, Project Architect/Manager, Miami University-Oxford; Robert A. Brown, Managing Director, Perkins+Will; Kim Martin, Senior Project Manager, Brailsford & Dunlavey

Miami University is steeped in tradition. Its student housing facilities are no different. Miami University realizes that current and future students desire and demand amenities that past generations did not; including social gathering spaces, more open areas, larger rooms, suite living, and technology, just to name a few. This presentation will re-cap Miami’s current master planning process as it looks to construct new and renovated student housing facilities that maintain tradition and include necessary amenities. The project team will outline the 15-year plan, including; a financial proforma, master planning, site utilities impact, design of new structures, and proposed renovation plans.

 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, –
(CN030) Sustainability Planning in the Context of the Presidents' Climate Commitment
Presented by: Shawna Bolin, Assistant University Planner, Ohio University-Main Campus; Sonia Marcus, Director, Office of Sustainability, Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University launched a sustainability planning process, in July of 2009, that is designed to produce a recommended plan by the fall of 2011 that will comprehensively address our sustainability goals, as well as our climate action goals. In this session, we will explore the process to date, while considering some of the strengths and weaknesses of our approach. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own institutions as a context for sustainability and climate action planning efforts and to discuss alternatives to the approaches presented. Completed sustainability and climate action plans from other institutions will also be introduced and distributed.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
(CN021) Bridging From Vision to Implementation
Presented by: Christopher Gluesing, Assistant Director, University Architects & Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Jeffrey M. Kosloske, Senior Architect, University of Wisconsin-System Administration; Lora A. Strigens, Senior Associate, Architect & Planner, HGA Architects, Engineers & Planners

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee recently completed a master planning process. One of the primary focal points was the completion of a strategic implementation plan that sought to balance campus priorities, capital budget planning, and sequencing factors. To capitalize on the master plan’s momentum, the university invested in “pre-designs” for four priority projects. This presentation will explore in detail how these projects were set up for success, and the critical bridge that pre-design creates between planning level vision and the reality of a new construction project.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
(CN029) Designing a Better Engineer
Presented by: F. James Boerio, Director, School of Engineering Education, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus; Amy Christmas, Architect, The S/L/A/M Collaborative; Mark Rhoades, Architect, Senior Designer, Associate of the Firm, The S/L/A/M Collaborative

As the roles an engineer plays continue to evolve in the global marketplace, the skills required to successfully solve complex trans-disciplinary problems are very different than those traditionally associated with an engineer. How does engineering education need to evolve to build a skill set in communication, collaboration, and the synthesis of information required for the solution of real world problems? What are the pedagogical issues, curriculum changes, technological challenges, and space needs required for designing a better engineer?

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
(CN016) The New/Improved LEED Volume Certification Program for Campuses
Presented by: Edward Choklek, Director, Business Development, FGM Architects Inc.
The US Green Building Council will be issuing a new and improved LEED Volume Certification Program (and guidelines) for multiple buildings and for on-campus projects during the 3rd Quarter of 2010. This new resource is the result of USGBC conducting a 3-year pilot program to revise their 2005 LEED Multi-building Certification Guidelines. This educational session will discuss the outcomes of the pilot program, share lessons learned from the universities involved in the pliot program, and provide session attendees with the information needed to determine if the new and improved LEED Volume Certification Program can be used as a cost-effective resource to further campus-wide sustainability initiatives.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
(CN004) KAUST - Sustainable Innovation for 2020 and 100 Years Beyond
Presented by: Colin Rohlfing, Sustainable Designer Leader, HOK; Mike Walters, Principal; Sustainable Market Leader, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is the largest LEED Platinum project in the world and an AIA COTE top ten project for 2010. The panel will present information about funded, innovative, graduate-level, research on sustainability and how the technologies that exist on campus are being used as apart of a "living laboratory". The technologies include a large solar thermal tower to drive natural ventilation, solar thermal and solar PV arrays, heat recovery, underflow air distribution, and chilled beams. Technical and performance information will be shared.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
(CN037) Planning for Long Term Value
Presented by: Ron Anderson, President, Century College; Jeffrey S. Fenimore, Principal | Architect | Higher Education National Leader, DLR Group
As colleges and universities face increased enrollment and diminished funding they must do more with less. To support these efforts, they are increasing utilization rates, modifying existing space, and lowering operating costs. Performed independently, these efforts impact the bottom line; performed as part of a strategic planning process, these efforts improve the bottom line AND augment the quality of learning environments. This session will address how colleges and universities can maximize their building projects and do more with less.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM
(CN041) Support Long Term Energy Goals with a Comprehensive Utilities Masterplan
Presented by: Julianne Laue, Senior Associate, DLR Group KKE; Susan Palmer, Vice President/Finance & Administration, College of Saint Benedict

Representatives from the College of Saint Benedict and DLR Group will discuss their efforts to develop a comprehensive utilities master plan for the Saint Benedict campus. They will discuss the decision – making process, utility funding assistance, initial findings, and preliminary plans for a long-term, campus-wide, sustainable approach to energy management.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 1:15 PM–2:15 PM
(CN006) Innovation Campus at University of Nebraska-Lincoln: The Future of Research (received Best in Show)
Presented by: Jennifer L. Dam, Campus Planner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Mary Jukuri, Principal, SmithGroupJJR; Michael Wiese, Vice President, Noddle Companies

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has embarked on the development of the Nebraska Innovation Campus. This new campus is designed to leverage the university’s research strengths with those of private sector partners, in order to build the state’s economic competitiveness and address global issues of the 21st century. This session will provide a how-to guide for developing an integrated business strategy, with a sustainable master plan, to harness your institution’s research with public/private interests.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN023) SimBLE – Simulation Based Learning Environments in Medical Education
Presented by: Damian Henri, Associate, Bostwick Design Partnership; Michael Zambo, Principal, Bostwick Design Partnership

Attendees will learn the concepts underlying the design of medical Simulation Based Learning Environments (SimBLE); the characteristics of successful of design team characteristics; how to align of project goals with curriculum; the integration of advanced equipment; and the future of SimBLE design.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN002) The Future is Now: Planning the Community College of 2020
Presented by: Bruce E. Massis, Director Educational Resources Center, Columbus State Community College; Thomas Sens, Client Leader, BHDP Architecture; Jerome E Webster, Vice President of Student and Administrative Affairs, Terra State Community College

The "Great Recession" poses both tremendous challenges and huge opportunities for today's community college. How can community colleges leverage the current economy to be positioned as an alternative, educational model for the adult students in need of retooling their skills AND meet the needs of incoming high school students in search of an affordable higher education experience? This session will explore the planning initiatives of two Ohio Community Colleges that continue to serve as high quality education providers for a future generation of learners.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN035) The Planning and Development of a Vertical Campus
Presented by: James Gandre, President, Manhattan School of Music; Paul A. Hansen, Principal & Architect, VOA Associates, Inc.; Michael Siegel, Associate Principal, VOA Associates Incorporated

How does an urban, landlocked university develop its own new campus? How does the building distinguish itself from the dense population of surrounding structures? How does one plan for a variety of separate uses, yet still encourage connectivity in a vertical structure? How does the plan encourage student life, as well as academic learning? How does the downtown campus connect with its suburban location? This session will discuss how Roosevelt University addressed these issues as it built an ambitious new tower in downtown Chicago.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
(CN049) A Necessary Transformation Toward Real-time Integrated Design & Planning
Presented by: Warren Denny, University Architect, University of Kentucky; Rob G. Proctor, Principal, RATIO Architects, Inc.

A recent University of Kentucky design experience led its capital planning and facilities team to adopt a new process for future projects. This real-time integrated design process is transforming the educational design and planning processes of architects, engineers, users, administration, and physical plant departments. This session examines how this interactive approach was employed by a UK college of engineering digital village project, with perspectives from college, capital planning, and architect leaders.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
(CN009) Refreshing Student Housing at Miami (Ohio) - Master Planning for Phased Upgrades
Presented by: Michael J. Battoclette, Principal, Champlin Architecture; Robert R Bell, Project Architect/Manager, Miami University-Oxford; Robert A. Brown, Managing Director, Perkins+Will; Kim Martin, Senior Project Manager, Brailsford & Dunlavey

Miami University is steeped in tradition. Its student housing facilities are no different. Miami University realizes that current and future students desire and demand amenities that past generations did not; including social gathering spaces, more open areas, larger rooms, suite living, and technology, just to name a few. This presentation will re-cap Miami’s current master planning process as it looks to construct new and renovated student housing facilities that maintain tradition and include necessary amenities. The project team will outline the 15-year plan, including; a financial proforma, master planning, site utilities impact, design of new structures, and proposed renovation plans.

 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 3:45 PM–4:45 PM
(CN030) Sustainability Planning in the Context of the Presidents' Climate Commitment
Presented by: Shawna Bolin, Assistant University Planner, Ohio University-Main Campus; Sonia Marcus, Director, Office of Sustainability, Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University launched a sustainability planning process, in July of 2009, that is designed to produce a recommended plan by the fall of 2011 that will comprehensively address our sustainability goals, as well as our climate action goals. In this session, we will explore the process to date, while considering some of the strengths and weaknesses of our approach. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own institutions as a context for sustainability and climate action planning efforts and to discuss alternatives to the approaches presented. Completed sustainability and climate action plans from other institutions will also be introduced and distributed.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, –
(CN028) Repositioning a 70's Era Mega-building at College of DuPage
Presented by: Brandon Lipman, Principal, Design Director - Higher Education, FGM Architects ; John Wandolowski, Director of Facilities, Construction, Planning & Operations, College of DuPage

We will present the strategic and design processes used in the renovation and re-purposing of a 550,000 SF early 70's era mega-building. The building now embodies recent college growth, the consolidation of departments serving students, and community outreach. The renovation includes accommodation for future growth, and demographic and pedagogical changes at College of DuPage, the third largest Community College in the nation.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, –
(CN042) A New Design Approach to Dining Halls: How It Impacts The Living/Learning Environment of the Future
Presented by: Jack Collins, Director of Housing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Avram Lothan, Design Principal, Lothan Van Hook DeStefano Architecture LLC

The redesign of a dining facility provided the opportunity for the University of Illinois to test ideas for an emerging paradigm of residential life that encourages students to eat, socialize, and study on-campus. We will focus on techniques for creating a retail concept that competes directly with off-campus, private sector options. The architect and the housing director discuss how a ‘transactional model’ drove the planning process and how the new facility embraces conservation awareness, technology, and diversity.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, –
(CN019) An Evolutionary Academic Building Resulting In A Future Planning Template
Presented by: Jean Conway, President, Eastfield College; Terrol Hajduk, Learning Environments Specialist, Hajduk, LLC

Eastfield Community College established its future in 2009 by opening its new learning center. Applying the belief that “human beings are designed to be learning machines”, the design team challenged and examined the Eastfield culture to create a learning environment that would support evolutionary change. Working from the principle that learning occurs everywhere, the design team created formal and informal learning environments that support a student-centered paradigm. The design goals were to ensure that multiple learning capabilities and styles can be sustained, energized, and influenced.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
(CN003) Creating Community Value: Campus Planning Leadership in Revitalizing Your Neighborhoods
Presented by: Thomas H. Humes, President, Great Traditions Land & Development Company; Steve Kenat, Principal and Development Mixed-Use Group Director, GBBN Architects; Dale L. McGirr, GBBN Architects

This presentation will focus on the policies and principles of community partnering; the strategic and competitive reasons to establish a community development program; creative community district planning; and the practical economics of campus edge development. Examples from two completed projects, near both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Kentucky will serve as the basis for discussing these issues. Both universities are pursuing the following goals: creating market housing; creating service retail; creating destination retail; creating a new street-scape brand; and creating opportunities to mix institutional and community programs. Attendees will learn how to pursue all of these goals through campus planning leadership and partnership, with concrete examples showing real world issues and successful outcomes.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
(CN018) Grow Up, Not Out: GW Rises to Meet Expansion Challenges
Presented by: Susi Cora, Director, Campus Planning , George Washington University; Anthony Galarza, Assistant Director of Community Relations, George Washington University; Britany J. Waddell, Director, Community Relations, George Washington University

George Washington University, previously known in Foggy Bottom for expanding into the community, recently developed a 20-year campus plan accommodating GW’s forecasted academic and residential needs within the boundaries of the campus. The 'Grow Up, Not Out' strategy meets the university’s institutional needs, and also responds to community concerns by increasing density and preserving historical attributes on the campus, and by changing the way the District of Columbia looks at their planning process for universities.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
(CN014) Rapid Change Needs Quick Planning: A Guide to a 3-Month Academic Planning Process
Presented by: Mark P. Curchack, Retired; Steve O. Michael, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Arcadia University

The rate of change in the next decade is likely to accelerate. To keep pace, universities must learn to plan rapidly, while maintaining the consensus that shared governance demands. The new provost of Arcadia Univeristy was able to harness the enegergies of the entire academic affairs unit to create a forward-thinking, comprehensive, and widely accepted strategic plan in less than three months.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 9:15 AM–10:15 AM
(CN028) Repositioning a 70's Era Mega-building at College of DuPage
Presented by: Brandon Lipman, Principal, Design Director - Higher Education, FGM Architects ; John Wandolowski, Director of Facilities, Construction, Planning & Operations, College of DuPage

We will present the strategic and design processes used in the renovation and re-purposing of a 550,000 SF early 70's era mega-building. The building now embodies recent college growth, the consolidation of departments serving students, and community outreach. The renovation includes accommodation for future growth, and demographic and pedagogical changes at College of DuPage, the third largest Community College in the nation.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 9:15 AM–10:15 AM
(CN013) Collaborative Design: an Alternative to the Traditional Approach
Presented by: Jeff Davis, Vice President for Finance & Administration, Georgia Highlands College; Lars M. Finderup, Vice President, Flynn Finderup Architects; George M. Flynn, President, Flynn Finderup Architects

Informed decision-making is critical for today's higher education planning and building projects. To achieve this it is necessary to incorporate input from many campus users, who often have what appear to be mutually exclusive goals. Meeting the challenges presented by these diverse groups requires an approach to design that encourages collaboration. The session will present an architect lead approach utilized successfully by more than a dozen institutions to develop conceptual designs that satisfy diverse interests.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 9:15 AM–10:15 AM
(CN046) Space Sustainability: Space Metrics and a Changing Culture
Presented by: Eric Boatman, Assistant Director, Facilities Planning & Space Management, Michigan State University; Barbara J. Kranz, Director, Facilities Planning & Space Management and Assistant Director Office of Planning & Budgets, Michigan State University
Limited resources; sustainability; flexibility; competition; commitment to quality. These are factors influencing the higher education environment. Utilizing existing resources effectively and planning for responsible growth is critical. This presentation will discuss how space metrics can help maximize utilization of physical resources and facilitate strategic growth. A space management initiative at Michigan State University based on academic and research productivity that begins to change the culture of space utilization from entitlement to accountability will be presented. Examples of data-based metrics, evaluation of space utilization, internal and external challenges and opportunities, and creating opportunities for growth will be discussed.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
(CN008) Modeling Your Financial Health: Thinking Strategically About Long-Range Planning
Presented by: Christina C. Frazier, Director, Institutional Research & Strategic Planning, Northwestern Health Sciences University; Peter M. Radcliffe, Executive Director, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota Strategic Planning Model is a tool to assist in the development of long-range planning for decision-making. Preparing for demographic changes and economic risks requires connecting enrollment, human resources, and budgetary assumptions to trends. This project used a combination of a pilot study, cross-unit collaboration, and training to develop its key principles. The presentation will describe the long-term planning model and the challenges and opportunities created by pursuing an integrated planning model. Participants will generate assumptions and engage in a demonstration of scenario building.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
(CN042) A New Design Approach to Dining Halls: How It Impacts The Living/Learning Environment of the Future
Presented by: Jack Collins, Director of Housing, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Avram Lothan, Design Principal, Lothan Van Hook DeStefano Architecture LLC

The redesign of a dining facility provided the opportunity for the University of Illinois to test ideas for an emerging paradigm of residential life that encourages students to eat, socialize, and study on-campus. We will focus on techniques for creating a retail concept that competes directly with off-campus, private sector options. The architect and the housing director discuss how a ‘transactional model’ drove the planning process and how the new facility embraces conservation awareness, technology, and diversity.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
(CN019) An Evolutionary Academic Building Resulting In A Future Planning Template
Presented by: Jean Conway, President, Eastfield College; Terrol Hajduk, Learning Environments Specialist, Hajduk, LLC

Eastfield Community College established its future in 2009 by opening its new learning center. Applying the belief that “human beings are designed to be learning machines”, the design team challenged and examined the Eastfield culture to create a learning environment that would support evolutionary change. Working from the principle that learning occurs everywhere, the design team created formal and informal learning environments that support a student-centered paradigm. The design goals were to ensure that multiple learning capabilities and styles can be sustained, energized, and influenced.