Marta Bouchard of Atelier Ten speaks about Integrated Sustainability Planning for the Design Building

Marta Bouchard of Atelier Ten speaks about Integrated Sustainability Planning for the Design Building

In her talk, which was part of BCT's 2017 spring lecture series, Marta Bouchard of Atelier Ten explained the decision processes behind the many sustainability-related aspects of the Design Building, like its building envelope, ventilation, daylighting, energy modeling, materials, and others. Links: Atelier Ten Presentation Slides https://youtu.be/kXLx7WO5E6o...
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Weil to speak on “Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries”

In this month's iteration of Western Mass Green Consortium's Green Night, BCT's Ben Weil, Extension Associate Professor in building energy, will speak about "Energy Storage: Beyond Batteries." Details: Wednesday, April 12 at 5 PM - 8 PM Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant St, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 More Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/500244066848163/ ...
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BVH’s Ilona Prosol and Jeremy Rapoza Present on the Design Building’s Mechanical Systems

BVH’s Ilona Prosol and Jeremy Rapoza Present on the Design Building’s Mechanical Systems

For the second talk in our Spring 2017 BCT Lecture Series, we enjoyed a visit by the mechanical systems designers on the Design Building, Ilona Prosol and Jeremy Rapoza, of BVH Integrated Systems. In a two-hour talk and tour, they led students and faculty through the many air handling, heating, cooling, fire suppression, and many other systems that make our Design Building a comfortable home for our program. https://youtu.be/2no2anOLOTk Links BVH Integrated Services BVH presentation ...
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Spring 2017 BCT Lecture Series Announced

Spring 2017 BCT Lecture Series Announced

We just finalized the spring 2017 BCT lecture series. See below for this semester's lineup that focuses on various aspects related to our new home, the Design Building. BCT LECTURE: ELECTROCHROMIC GLASS IN THE DESIGN BUILDING Aaron Smith, View Inc. March 3, 2017 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Links: Facebook - Calendar BCT LECTURE: DESIGN BUILDING – THE JOURNEY FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY David Billings and Martin Goulet, Hill International March 28, 2017 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Links: Facebook - Calendar BCT LECTURE: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS IN THE DESIGN BUILDING – TALK & TOUR Ilona Prosol, Project Manager, BVH Integrated Services March 29, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Links: Facebook - Calendar BCT LECTURE: ENVELOPE STRATEGIES OF THE DESIGN BUILDING Marta Bouchard, Atelier 10 April 5, 2017 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Links: Facebook - Calendar BCT LECTURE: TRIMBLE IN EDUCATION Roz Buick, Vice President, Buildings, Trimble April 25, 2017 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Links: Facebook - Calendar Poster BCT Lectures Spring 2017...
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UMass’ sustainable Design Building featured in new video

UMass’ sustainable Design Building featured in new video

UMass just released a video that showcases BCT's new home, the beautiful and sustainable Design Building. This building showcases many advanced and green building technologies, including an industry-leading contemporary wood structure. You can learn more about the Design Building on our site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IJ8OyMpEcE...
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