Pamela,
On the West Coast, there are several models for building science faculty at universities to provide research, expert opinion and design assistance to architecture firms. These include:
Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley
http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/ Integrated Design Labs throughout the Pacific Northwest
http://www.integrateddesignlab.com/ OregonBEST Laboratories
http://oregonbest.org/what-we-offer/access-to-research-tech-expertise/oregon-best-labs/ and our Research-based Design Initiative in Portland
http://www.researchbaseddesign.org Each is a bit different in terms of the type of research and/or design assistance offered. Here in Portland, SRG Partnership and YGH Architects have participated in at least two of these collaborations. I'd encourage you to contact Kent Duffy at SRG or Lona Rerick at YGH to get their opinions from the practice side.
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Corey Griffin Assoc. AIA
Assistant Professor
Portland State University / School Of Architecture
Portland OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2015 18:39
From: Pamela Sams
Subject: Environmental Scientist or engineer
Sean,
I should have been more clear in the way that I stated my comment. I wanted to ask if anyone had experience with building scientists; experts in the physics of building environments and technology. My understanding is that they are valueable as part of the early design team and I have not been part of a tem that had this kind of expertise. I have worked with weather and climate analysts, envelope consultants and building envelope commissioning agents. i am curious to hear from an architect that has worked with a Building scientist as part of their design team. Thnk you for your comment.
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Pamela Sams AIA
Technical Director
Gensler
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-19-2015 18:07
From: Sean Catherall
Subject: Environmental Scientist or engineer
I worked with environmental consultants on a couple of projects in the Seattle area. They provided really valuable help in identifying areas of the site protected by environmental law and in recommending methods for mitigating the environmental impact of the project, where possible. In the early going in which I participated, they identified wetlands and natural waterways and the protected boundaries of those features and counted species in protected areas. Their input provided critical constraint data that had significant impacts on the design. I left the projects early, but I assume that they provided more detailed mitigation and protection criteria, bid documents and permit documents as the project progressed.
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Sean Catherall AIA
Senior Project Manager
DAVE ROBINSON ARCHITECTS
Salt Lake City UT
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-17-2015 17:34
From: Pamela Sams
Subject: Environmental Scientist or engineer
What kind of experiences has anyone had with Environmental Scientists or Engineers as part of a design team? What kind of information or expertise did they provide to your project and did you think it was valuable?
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Pamela Sams AIA
Technical Director
Gensler
Washington DC
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