WE63 Greening Where We Work: Case Study of Genzyme Headquarters HSW
05/14/2008, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Learning Units: 3.75-Intermediate level

Training Units: 0.9375-Training Area 17 (Energy Conservation)

This off-site preconvention work session convenes in the AIA award-winning Genzyme headquarters, renowned for its innovative sustainable design. A panel composed of the owner, architect, and builder will engage attendees in a discussion of the project. Attendees will then be engaged in a discussion with a panel of three owners committed to sustainable design as a corporate strategy: Genzyme, Kaiser Permanente, and Bank of America.

Learning Objectives:
  • Examine and discuss an AIA award-winning corporate headquarters that has been designed and operated in accordance with the highest level of sustainable design
  • Engage in a discussion with the owner, designer, and builder focusing on sustainable design as a team effort
  • Use sustainable design as a corporate strategy and engage in a dialog with owners committed to this strategy
Speakers: David Alpert, AIA, LEED A.P.; Christof Jantzen, AIA, LEED A.P.; John Kouletsis, AIA; Norm Lamonde, LEED A.P.; John A. Lijewskil; and Rick Mattila

Providers: AIA Committee on the Environment and AIA Committee of Corporate Architects and Facility Management

WE63 Wednesday, 1-5 p.m., $125