High-performance academy that support the educational mission
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m.
The science and engineering wing at the parking school embodies a synthesis of the architectural expression and structure, which builds a new campus notification that reflects the progressive approach of the school for MINT formation. In this webinar, Hord Coplan (HCM) will offer a detailed insight into the design of the outdoor envelope of the addition and focus on strategies that maximize energy efficiency and at the same time support the educational mission of the project.
The new wing reaches a projected energy consumption intensity (Eui) of 22.9 KBTU/SF/year, which corresponds to an estimated reduction in energy consumption by 30% compared to the initial standard. HCM will go through your systematic approach to modeling, testing and evaluation of 13 energy saving measures (EZMS) that drove this performance, including: the integration of high -performance glazing systems that balance daylight and thermal control, custom facade fins for optimized solar shadings as well as improved SLABs and wall insulation to reduce heating. HCM will also discuss how advanced HLK controls and highly efficient systems as well as provisions for future solar arrangements work together with the building envelope and position the facility for a net-positive energy future.
In addition to the technical performance, the webinar will examine how material selections, fenestration patterns and articulation convey the collaborative and research culture and insert the facility harmoniously into its surroundings. The participants get insights into the thoughtful external design can reduce energy consumption, improve the comfort of the inmates and create a convincing architectural identity for the institutions for science and engineering training.
Learning objectives:
At the end of this session, the participants can be able:
- Identify design strategies to achieve the intensity with low energy consumption (Eui) in academic science and engineering facilities.
- Understand the role of facade systems – including glazing, shading devices and insulation – by reducing the energy stress and improving the comfort of the occupants.
- Recognize how construction design strategies can transform institutions into active teaching instruments that support StEM formation.
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About the moderators:
Scott Walters, AIA, LEED AP, director and design leader, educational market sectors, Hord Coplan Mabt (HCM)
Scott Walters, AIA, LEED AP, is a headmaster and design leader for the educational market with Hord Coplan MABT (HCM). He has headed several educational projects for universities and community colleges as well as private and public K-12 schools. The previous projects include Darlington Hall on the Harford Community College, Mont Alto in Penn State, Maryland Hillel and UMCP and the Smith Center of Mount Saint Joseph High School. Scott, a registered architect in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC, is a member of the AIA Baltimore Board of Directors. He is also a frequent guest critic and former member of the Adjunct Faculty at the Graduate School of Architecture at Morgan State University.
CERTIFICATE
A certificate of attendance is available for all people who register and visit the entire webinar (live or on-demand).
Webinar access
All registrants have access to the live event and an on-demand recording of the presentation. If registrics watch the presentation again or have a planning conflict, you can register and access the on-demand version of this webinar, which will be available shortly after the live event.
Date: 09/10/25
Time: 11:00 a.m. PT