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Dr. Karen Rasmussen University of West Florida

Dr. Karen Rasmussen University of West Florida. Our Vision.

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Dr. Karen Rasmussen University of West Florida

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  1. Dr. Karen Rasmussen University of West Florida

  2. Our Vision The BEST House is a collaborative effort involving UWF's Building Construction Program, UWF Architectural and Engineering Services, and area businesses and industry who are committed to "green" construction and sustainable development. The name BEST House is derived from the four foundational ideas of this alliance: build, educate, sustain, and technology.

  3. Department of Engineering and Computer Technology

  4. Focus Areas Energy Construction Information Education and Training

  5. Builders and Consultants • The Evans Group • Russell Home Builders • Evergreen Demonstration Home Corp. • Spencer Maxwell Bullock Architects • Design Consultants • Adams Consulting • Gulf Breeze Consulting • MEP Engineering Solutions • Joe DeReuil Associates

  6. Evergreen Demonstration Homes • Mission – Speed widespread adoption of environmentally friendly residential homebuilding and renovation technologies and methods • Focus • Energy Efficiency • Sustainable Technologies • Storm Mitigation • Approach – Build demonstration homes, open and operate to educate (public, builders, designers, trades and regulators), showcase best technologies and methods and update every 3-5 years to maintain currency

  7. ACT, Inc. Metlund Systems Altergy Systems American Standard Amore Plumbing Armstrong Cabinets ARXX Walls & Foundation ASHRAE Local Chapter NW Florida #130 Barnes Heating and Air Conditioning Binswanger Glass Block USA ClosetMaid Dean’s Solid Surfacing, Inc. DECRA Roofing Systems, Inc. Delta Truss DeGraaf Systems DuPont Building Innovations Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP) Evans Group Florida Pest Control & Chemical Co. Florida Tile Grace Construction Products Grancrete of NWFL Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. Green Procedures Gulf Power Company Hayman Safe Company Humbaugh Lift Company Icynene Integrity Building Systems James Hardie Building Products Masonite Mathes Lighting & Lamp On-Q/Legrand Parksite Plunkett-Webster Pass & Seymour Rheem Water Heating Company The Sherwin-Williams Company Siemens Building Technologies Simpson Strong-Tie Company Stanley Bostitch Tyco Fire & Building Products Universal Engineering USG Building Systems Viega LLC Wayne-Dalton Corporation W.R. Taylor & Company Sponsors

  8. Teaching, Learning, Research, and Outreach Space Energy-efficient Sustainable Design 3,300 square feet 3 bedroom Detached Garage Research House Monitoring Event Lawn Features Passive Solar Collectors Greywater and rainwater catchment systems Advanced Insulation Systems Geothermal Heat Pump Whole-House Ventilation Energy-Efficient Appliances Lighting, Daylighting and Sustainable Building Products Photovoltaic Panels Storm and Wind Mitigation LEED The BEST House-Overview

  9. The View of the House

  10. Overview rendering

  11. Location on UWF’s Campus Bldg. 70 Computer Center John G. Martin Hall

  12. BEST House Initiatives Building Construction Natural Disaster (Storm) Mitigation Eco Construction Construction and Energy Efficiency Landscaping for Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Generation and Management Alternative Energy Generation Supply Side Distribution and Management Smart Houses and Energy Management Information Wireless networking/telecommunications

  13. Energy efficiency Water conservation Global green initiatives Recycling EcoLandscaping Sustainability Green Organizations BEST House Initiatives BEST House Portal • One-Stop Searching • Other demonstration Homes • EcoConstruction • Local green initiatives • Sustainable living http://uwf.edu/besthouse

  14. BEST House Initiatives BEST House For Kids • Construction WebCam • Field Trips and Lesson Plan Portal • Lesson Plans and Activities (aligned to standards) • Field Trips and Online Expeditions • Teacher Professional Development • Articulation agreements with Career Academies

  15. BEST House Initiatives • Summer Camps • K-12 • Laboratories in Bldg. 70 • Workforce Development Partnerships • Next Generation Learning Community • “Green” Fairs • Engaging K-20 students in sustainability research • Conferences • Professional and Continuing Education • Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Building Code Administrators, etc.

  16. BEST House Initiatives Community Seminar Series- BEST Ideas • Topics related to Construction, Energy, and Sustainability • Getting Ready for Hurricanes • Tips for Hardening Your Home • Regional EcoLandscaping • Eco Construction for the Home Owner • Conserving Water • Being Green • Building a “Smart” Sustainable Home • Remodeling for a “Smart” Home … and many more

  17. BEST House Initiatives-Continuing Service • Center focused on Sustainability and Storm Mitigation • Community and Educational Outreach • Research • GPS/GIS • Education/Instructional Technology • Energy • EcoConstruction, LEED, Green Building

  18. Status of Project • Completion of design by Spencer Maxwell Bullock Architects • Integration of BEST House into Building Construction Program – students working on scheduling and estimating projects • Continuing recruitment of partners • Funding and materials • Projected completion – 2009-2010 academic year – actual building to begin early next year

  19. For more information … • Visit the BEST House Website http://uwf.edu/besthouse/ • Glenda Mayo, gmayo@uwf.edu • Karen Rasmussen, krasmuss@uwf.edu

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