MARTIN FISCHER
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Director, Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE)
Coordinator, Building Energy Efficiency Research, Precourt Energy Efficiency Center
Seminar Title:
Building Energy Performance and Efficiency: Fact or Fiction?
October 28, 2009 4:00PM ESB 1001
Abstract
Are our buildings as energy-efficient as designed, performing as well as possible? We usually don't know. Ill-defined performance metrics, fragmented building design-construction-operations processes, and a lack of building and energy performance data at multiple scales make it difficult to achieve or even document good energy performance or explain why a building is performing in a particular way. This seminar will describe cost and value-based metrics for building energy performance and methods for predicting and measuring energy performance at the building system, whole building, campus, and regional levels developed at the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center and the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering at Stanford University. The goal of the work is to close the loop between building performance goals and actual performance through digital models of buildings and their predicted and actual energy performance.
Biography
Martin Fischer is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. He also serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE). CIFE is the world-leading, industry-sponsored, academic research centre on virtual design and construction. Dr Fischer is known globally for his work and leadership in developing virtual 4D modeling (time plus 3D) methods to improve project planning, enhance facility life-cycle performance, increase the productivity of project teams, and further the sustainability of the built environment. His research results have been used by many small and large industrial and government organizations around the world. He has lived and worked in Europe, South America, North America and Asia. Dr Fischer holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a MS
in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, and a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Campus-wide Sustainability Meeting
Campus-wide Sustainability Update Meeting
Friday, October 30 @ 9:00 a.m.*
Ellison Hall, Room 2620 (North Wing)
*Please note time change.
Meeting Agenda
Welcome
New logo (Jill) – 2 min
Update on policies before Chancellor (Bruce/Ron) – 2 min
Update on Climate Action Plan (Jill) – 2 min
Introduce Sustainability Champions – 10 min
Update on composting pilot program (Mark R) – 10 min
Trayless dining & impacts of the program (Mark R) – 10 min
Bren Hall Double Platinum Process & LEED EB (Jordan/Jeff) – 25 min
Update on Strategic Energy Partnership (David) – 10 min
LabRATS plan for the year (Amorette) – 10 min
PACES Program (sustainability interns) – 10 min
New logo (Jill) – 2 min
Update on policies before Chancellor (Bruce/Ron) – 2 min
Update on Climate Action Plan (Jill) – 2 min
Introduce Sustainability Champions – 10 min
Update on composting pilot program (Mark R) – 10 min
Trayless dining & impacts of the program (Mark R) – 10 min
Bren Hall Double Platinum Process & LEED EB (Jordan/Jeff) – 25 min
Update on Strategic Energy Partnership (David) – 10 min
LabRATS plan for the year (Amorette) – 10 min
PACES Program (sustainability interns) – 10 min
Monday, October 19, 2009
H&RS Hosting Sustainability Week
Housing & Residential Services - Dining Services will be hosting a full week of events, including composting displays, local produce displays, alternative fuel vehicle displays, etc.
The events will take place in the campus dining facilities and will take place October 19 through October 23.
If you would like to see the schedule of events, send Jill Richardson an email.
(I can't seem to find a way to attach the schedule to the blog!)
The events will take place in the campus dining facilities and will take place October 19 through October 23.
If you would like to see the schedule of events, send Jill Richardson an email.
(I can't seem to find a way to attach the schedule to the blog!)
IHC's Oil + Water Series
Oil + Water: IHC theme for 2009-20010
This year, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center will present a series of programs on the theme Oil + Water. Oil + Water commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara oil spill, and provides an opportunity to examine the impact of these two resources on the history, economy, and culture of California and the world. Topics will range from dams to surfing to plastics to car culture; the program will examine oil and water in a global as well as local context.
There are several screenings, panels, talks, etc. over the next few weeks.
Click here for a Schedule of Events.
This year, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center will present a series of programs on the theme Oil + Water. Oil + Water commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Santa Barbara oil spill, and provides an opportunity to examine the impact of these two resources on the history, economy, and culture of California and the world. Topics will range from dams to surfing to plastics to car culture; the program will examine oil and water in a global as well as local context.
There are several screenings, panels, talks, etc. over the next few weeks.
Click here for a Schedule of Events.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Composting Workshop
The BSSC (Bren School Sustainability Committee) will be hosting its first composting workshop of the year. Come learn about the Can-O-Worms Worm Composter, help us harvest our castings, meet our worms, and meet other composters within the UCSB community!
Tuesday, October 20
12:30-2:30pm
Bren Hall north lawn
Tuesday, October 20
12:30-2:30pm
Bren Hall north lawn
World Food Day Events
World Food Day Schedule, October 16th
World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger.
9:00am-12:30pm, Bren 1414: TGIF (The Green Initiative Fund) Real Food Challenge is hosting a screening of the World Food Day teleconference, "Global Food Crisis: Opportunities, Responsibilities and Solutions" (check website for more information http://www.worldfooddayusa.org/CMS/2955.aspx) and is inviting students, staff, faculty, and community members to engage in a critical discussion of proposed solutions and approaches to alleviating global food problems. Drop-ins are welcome, as intermittent discussion will occur between segments of the screening. Professor David Cleveland (Environmental Studies) and TGIF Sustainable Food Coordinator Megan Carney (Anthropology) will facilitate discussion.
12:45-2:00, Annex Lawn: EAB, the Human Rights Coalition, and TGIF Real Food Challenge is hosting a campus-wide Eat-In (http://eat-ins.org/) to break bread and bring focused discussion to the environmental and social dimensions of World Food Day. There will also be a Environmental and Indigenous Rights Expo at this same location from 11:00-1:30.
For more information, contact Megan Carney, megcarney@gmail.com or Katharine Brown kathardbrown@gmail.com.
Co-Sponsored by The Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
World Food Day is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger.
9:00am-12:30pm, Bren 1414: TGIF (The Green Initiative Fund) Real Food Challenge is hosting a screening of the World Food Day teleconference, "Global Food Crisis: Opportunities, Responsibilities and Solutions" (check website for more information http://www.worldfooddayusa.org/CMS/2955.aspx) and is inviting students, staff, faculty, and community members to engage in a critical discussion of proposed solutions and approaches to alleviating global food problems. Drop-ins are welcome, as intermittent discussion will occur between segments of the screening. Professor David Cleveland (Environmental Studies) and TGIF Sustainable Food Coordinator Megan Carney (Anthropology) will facilitate discussion.
12:45-2:00, Annex Lawn: EAB, the Human Rights Coalition, and TGIF Real Food Challenge is hosting a campus-wide Eat-In (http://eat-ins.org/) to break bread and bring focused discussion to the environmental and social dimensions of World Food Day. There will also be a Environmental and Indigenous Rights Expo at this same location from 11:00-1:30.
For more information, contact Megan Carney, megcarney@gmail.com or Katharine Brown kathardbrown@gmail.com.
Co-Sponsored by The Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
IHC Open House
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center invites you to join them for their 6th annual Open House. Meet new faculty, new fellows, and staff. Learn about IHC's tw new programs this year: Oil + Water and The Future of the University. Find out about collaborative research programs and funding opportunities. Enjoy good food, wine, and conversation.
Thursday, October 15
3:00-5:00 pm
McCune Conference Room (HSSB 6020)
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