December 2011 Green Eggs – Residential Deep Energy Retrofits

Date:

December 7, 2011

Time:

7:30am – 9:00am

Location:

Maine Audubon, Gilsland Farm Education Center, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth, ME

Cost:

$10.00 members
$15.00 non-members

Program

While there’s widespread agreement that Maine’s existing building stock is in need of energy efficiency improvements, there are still many questions as to how to go about turning Maine homes in to models of efficiency.  Join us to hear from the Kaplan Thompson Architects team about some of the deep energy retrofits they’ve done.  Learn from case studies and outcomes. 

Special Note:  We’ll be collecting toys for Toys for Tots at this event.  If you are so inclined, please bring a new, unwrapped toy.  Thanks!

Presenters

Jesse Thompson, Kaplan Thompson Architects

Affecting social change both through his work and through community outreach, Jesse has become a national leader in building science and green design. Jesse is increasingly seen as an architect who is knowledgeable not just in the craft and details of the profession but who also has a deep holistic understanding of construction on the macro and micro level.

Jesse Thompson received his B.Arch from the University of Oregon in 1996. He is a Maine Licensed Architect (NCARB), a member of the AIA (The American Institute of Architects), a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional and the only architect in northern New England to be a Certified Passive House Consultant. He is a registered Architect in Maine, Virginia & Maryland.

Jesse serves on the Board of Directors of the Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and Co-chairs the Advocacy Committee of the Portland Society of Architects (PSA). He recently served on the steering committee for the PSA Symposium, “Rising Tides,” a critical look at how the issues of climate change and rising sea levels will affect the city of Portland, which brought local and national experts on this topic together with concerned citizens in Maine.  Jesse is a regular guest juror for student work in the Architecture Department at the University of Maine as well as a regular participant in the PSA’s community focused, “Ten Minute Architect.”   In recent years, he has been a volunteer steering committee member and designer for Greater Portland Habitat for Humanity.  He is a founding member of the newly formed Maine Passivhaus Alliance, which promotes education about this German originated energy efficiency movement.

He has practiced all phases of architecture and design while working at firms in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont.  Jesse grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and lives in the Deering Center neighborhood of Portland with his family.

Jesse’s portfolio straddles the residential and commercial worlds, and has a deep knowledge of modern construction types and project planning. These projects have ranged from designing intimate residential additions to managing multi-million dollar construction projects. Jesse is Kaplan Thompson’s director of technical and digital practices, maintaining our leadership in energy efficient construction techniques, software adoption and digital construction management.

Richard Lo, Kaplan Thompson Architects

With over 20 years experience of design and project management, Richard has worked on a diverse range of projects in Maine and beyond. Since gaining registration as an architect in New Zealand in 1996 he has worked in New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France and Maine.

Recent projects include up-scale residences, island homes, a 21-unit multi-family condominium building, low-income inner-city housing, interior renovations, and the comprehensive upgrading and refurbishment of a luxury 48-room shingle style coastal inn involving extensive additions to provide new lobby, dining, conference and spa amenities as well as guest rooms and back-of-house services. His previous work also includes commercial interiors and a community library.

Richard has a reputation for attention to detail and responding to his clients’ needs and wishes with built solutions that exceed their expectations. He is passionate about design and has served on the Architalx Board of Directors, or Advisory Board, since 2003.

He holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Building Science, from Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand.

Richard tutored architectural design and interior design at Victoria University. He has traveled extensively around the world and his drawings and photographs have been exhibited in Maine and New Zealand. Since 2002 he has lived in Portland.

About Green Eggs and to Register

Green Eggs is the Chapter’s monthly breakfast forum featuring a speaker and topic relevant to green buildings. Networking and breakfast, featuring a full breakfast – local, organic, creative – prepared by Local Sprouts Cooperative, will take place from 7:30 – 8:00 followed by a 45 minute presentation and a 15 minute question, answer & discussion period. Attendance is limited and pre-registration with payment is recommended. Attendance is $10 for members and $15 for non members. To register for the event, register here or e-mail programs@maineusgbc.org to reserve your spot.