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2 October 26, 2007INTRODUCTION FROM BETTERBRICKS2007 is shaping up to be a banner year for sustainable,high performance buildings. Awareness of the need formore energy efficient buildings continues to grow, thanksto a recognition of the role buildings have in fighting climatechange and the positive business impact of improving theirenergy performance.According to the Environmental Protection Agency,buildings are responsible for almost half (48 percent) of allenergy consumption and green house gas emissions inthe United States.Whether this year's award winners design, own or managehigh performance buildings, all have proven themselves to betalented and dedicated. They serve as leaders to the rest of us.We at BetterBricks are pleased to be able to recognize thework of these hard-working professionals, providing benefitsto the bottom line and to society at large.A sincere thank you to all the BetterBricks Awards winners,our judges and to our sponsors: Puget Sound Energy, SeattleCity Light, Tacoma Power and Snohomish County PUD.Fortunately, a growing number of commercial buildingprofessionals are designing and operating buildings thatuse our resources more wisely. We are pleased to honorthese commercial building professionals for their efforts withthe 2007 Puget Sound BetterBricks Awards.A FEW WORDS FROM THE SPONSORSCongratulations to the winners and finalists of this year's PugetSound BetterBricks Awards. You have demonstrated trueleadership as the commercial building industry tackles the energyuse of the nation's commercial buildings.Because commercial buildings are responsible for a significantpercentage of greenhouse gasses, achieving the most energyefficient structures is a top priority for the Puget Sound region.Building and operating high performance buildings means moreenergy efficient buildings, reduced operating costs and a cleanerenvironment. It's a win-win for the commercial building industryand for society as a whole.Our own programs also work to promote high performancebuildings. The region's electric utilities sponsoring the BetterBricksAwards — Puget Sound Energy, Seattle City Light, Tacoma Powerand Snohomish County PUD— provide technical resources,expertise and access to financial incentives that help businessessave energy and reduce costs. In addition to these individualprograms, we are proud to partner with other Northwestutilities and government agencies to promote energy efficiencythrough the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and itsBetterBricks initiative.Our thanks to all the winners, finalists, nominees and to otherswho are contributing daily to a more vital economy in the PugetSound region. Working together, we can make sure that thisregion continues to grow sustainably for generations to come.Puget Sound Energy offers a full menu of rebates, incentives andservices that support high performance buildings. For moreinformation, contact a PSE Energy Advisor at 1-800-562-1482,or visit PSE.com.Puget Sound Energy. The energy to do great things.Seattle City Light's Conservation Resources Division offers acombination of financial incentives and technical assistance throughthe Energy Smart Services program for new construction and retrofitenergy efficient projects. For more information, contact the BusinessHotline at 206-684-3254, or visit www.EnergySmartServices.com.Tacoma Power offers design guidance and green building resourcesto building owners and design teams to increase energy efficiencybeyond the Energy Code in new construction and major remodelingprojects. For more information, call 253-502-8619, or visitwww.tacomapower.com/business.Snohomish County PUD offers a variety of programs and services forits commercial and industrial customers, including a New Constructionprogram that provides cash incentives for including eligible energyefficient measures in your new facilities. For more information, call425-783-8290, or visit www.snopud.com.Energy Resources | For Your Business
OCTOBER 26, 2007 32007 BETTERBRICKS AWARDSSPONSORED SUPPLEMENTWelcome to the 2007 BetterBricks Awards. We are honored to recognize the dedicatedprofessionals who take extraordinary steps to advance the practices around sustainable,high performance design and operation of commercial buildings. Over this past year,we’ve seen the marketplace continue to move forward at a startling rate. With the introductionof The 2030 Challenge, BOMA International’s 7 Point Challenge Energy Plan andthe trend toward net-zero building design, the correlation between buildings’ energyconsumption and global warming has clearly been recognized by the industry.For the purpose of these awards, high performance buildings are defined as buildingsthat: produce substantial energy savings; use an integrated design approach; incorporatedaylighting with electric lighting; consider climate when designing ventilation,Thanks for your support.heating and cooling systems; reduce operating and maintenance costs; enhance productivityand support commissioning.We’d like to thank this year’s judges: Dale Anderson, BCRA Design; Gary Johnson,Tacoma Power; Chris Meek, Integrated Design Lab | Puget Sound; David Miller,Miller | Hull Architects; Steve Ottenbreit, Snohomish PUD; Skip Schick, BetterBricks;and Bill Younger, Puget Sound Energy.BetterBricks is the commercial initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance,which is supported by local electric utilities. BetterBricks advocates for changes to energy-relatedbusiness practices in Northwest buildings. On betterbricks.com, you’llfind the information, tools, training and resources to help your building made a differenceto your bottom line.CATEGORY: ADVOCATEFINALIST: MARK FRANKELTITLE: Technical DirectorORGANIZATION: New Buildings Institute (NBI)LOCATION: SeattleKEY PROJECTS: Sleeping Lady Conference Center; WestPrecinct Police Station; Banner Building in SeattleCONTRIBUTION TO HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS: MarkFrankel has been advocating for high performance commercialbuildings in the greater Northwest for over 15 years. As the technical director for NewBuildings Institute, Mark works with utility groups to develop strategies to allow energy efficiencyto become a central part of conventional commercial construction practices.Through NBI, Mark helped develop and facilitate the Getting to 50 Summit, a nationalstrategy meeting on high performance building design.Mark has consulted with over 150 different architecture firms in the Northwest and hasworked with the U.S. Green Building Council, Cascadia Green Building Council and Better-Bricks on curriculum development and has consulted on 16 completed LEED projects, includingfive that have achieved gold or platinum ratings.continued on page 4UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CONIBEAR SHELLHOUSECATEGORY: ADVOCATEWINNER: NORMAN H. STRONGTITLE: PartnerORGANIZATION: The Miller|Hull PartnershipLOCATION: SeattleKEY PROJECTS: University of Washington Conibear Shellhouseand Student Life Center; South Puget Sound CommunityCollege Science BuildingWORDS OF WISDOM: “After 30 years of talking about sustainabilityas an option, architects need to walk the talk anddemonstrate that creative, high quality, carbon reducing designsolutions can make a significant difference to the communities where we live andwork. The message needs to be about solutions and opportunities.”WHAT THE JUDGES SAID: “Norman has been ahead of the curve, leading his firm and thearchitectural community forward. He is working at a national level to promote change, achallenging and time consuming effort that is commended.”CONTRIBUTION TO HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS: As a partner in The Miller|Hull Partnership,Norman Strong advocates for high performance buildings not only in the Northwest,but nationally as well. His vision is to standardize and moderate the firm’s sustainableapproach while maintaining a high level of design and creativity.In addition to his role at Miller|Hull, Norman is an elected American Institute of Architects(AIA) National Vice President. Over the past two years Norman has taken time away fromhis firm to lead a national AIA “roadshow” to over 30 cities where he has spoken to architects,owners, engineers and builders about both sustainability and integrated practice.Norman educates participants about the built environment’s direct impact on climatechange and pushes them to move beyond a single building solution. Norman also hasbeen an advocate for the AIA’s SustAIAnability 2030 Initiatives which target a 50 percentenergy reduction by the year 2010 and energy neutrality by the year 2030.GREAT PEOPLE BUILD BETTERBRICKSPuget Sound Energy (PSE) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2007 BetterBricksAwards. These are outstanding individuals who support the creation of high performancebuildings, delivering superior energy, economic and environmental performance to theiroccupants and owners. PSE supports the creation of high performance buildings throughenergy efficiency incentives, rebates and technical assistance. Contact a PSE EnergyAdvisor at 1-800-562-1482 or visit PSE.com to learn more.PSE TEAMS HELP CUSTOMERSINCREASE THE ENERGYEFFICIENCY OF THEIRBUILDINGS.
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