Below are the speakers for the 2012 Conference. After the conference, presentations will be made available on this page for you to download.
Carl Elefante
FAIA, LEED AP
Principal Quinn Evans Architects
Carl is the Director of Sustainability for Quinn Evans Architects and design principal for a broad spectrum of projects including architecture, historic preservation, and community revitalization. Mr. Elefante lectures nationally on historic preservation and sustainable design topics. He served on the Sustainable Communities Task Force of President Clinton’s Council on Sustainable Development, sits on the Board of Directors of the Association for Preservation Technology International and is President of AIA Maryland.
Thursday, 5:30 - 9:00 pm - Reception and Dinner (Keynote Address)
Conference attendees will enjoy an erudite discussion about historic preservation and sustainability from a national perspective.
Eric Corey Freed
Principal organicArchitect
Freed founded organicArchitect in 1997, co-developed the Sustainable Design programs at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and the University of California Berkeley Extension. He sits on the boards of Architects, Designers & Planners for Social Responsibility, the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide and West Coast Green. He was the founding Chair of Architecture for The San Francisco Design Museum and is a regular contributor to a variety of publications. Freed has also written several books, including more recently Green$ense for the Home. Mr. Freed will be available for book signing. Books will be available for purchase by Watermark Books.
Friday, January 27, 8:30 - 9:50 am
General Session: Sustainable Building Operations & Design
Mary Jane Teall Theater
Friday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Can Historic Buildings Be Green?
Participate in what promises to be a lively round-table discussion on inherent challenges between meeting preservations and energy requirements. As energy-efficiency becomes a goal of a growing number of preservation projects, learn how to balance preservation, life-safety, LEED, and LITHC requirements for successful rehabilitation projects and how the preservation community is embracing the green movement on a national level.
Friday, January 27, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Dodo-Sapiens: How our way of life is killing us and the need for regenerative, bio-based buildings.
We are victims of our own stupidity. Seemingly harmless decisions about our buildings made decades ago and now throwing all of our natural systems into decline. While every other technology has made vast improvements (cell phones, computers, automobiles), our buildings continue to be boring, energy-wasting and toxic. In this talk, you’ll tour bold, new ideas for transforming our cities and suburbs into regenerative and restorative places. By learning from Nature, we’ll uncover lessons to apply to our built environment that will save energy, water, resources and be healthier in the process.
Gary Jay Saulson
Director of Corporate Real Estate
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Gary Jay Saulson is director of Corporate Real Estate for The PNC Financial Services Group where he leads PNC's Realty Services business unit. He is responsible for all of PNC's non-lending real estate functions, including the management of properties, construction and development, as well as the development and implementation of occupancy and ownership strategies for all PNC real estate. This includes owned and leased, as well as foreclosed OREO (Other Real Estate Owned), residential properties and commercial assets.
Friday, January 27, 8:30 - 9:50 am
General Session: Sustainable Building Operations & Design
Mary Jane Teall Theater
Karen Harbert
Institute for 21st Century Energy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
President and Chief Executive Officer
Download Karen Harbert's biography.
January 27, 12 noon - 1:30 pm
Keynote Luncheon Speech: Perspectives - A Sustainable Energy Policy for the Nation and US Businesses
John Speweik
CSI Speweik Preservation Consultants
John is a historic masonry specialist for Speweik Preservation Consultants, Inc., an independent consulting and testing agency specializing in matching historic stone, brick and lime mortar based in Elgin, Illinois. He is an author, traditional building investigator, and brick mason, from a family of masons dating back to 1870 in Posen, Prussia. John works with building owners and government agencies as a historic masonry advisor in addition to training masons on lime mortar installations on landmark historic properties nationwide. Speweik is the co-author of Preservation Brief 2: “Re-pointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings," published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service. He is an active member of ASTM in developing new standards for restoration mortars.
January 26, 9:00 – 10:15 am
Moisture Problems in Historic Stone Masonry: Causes and Solutions
Finding ways to manage moisture in historic masonry walls is one of the greatest challenges for architects and building owners. In recent years, many different moisture control systems and waterproofing products have been developed to deal with this problem. Unfortunately, most modern-day products have produced more damage than good. This session will explore how to use the expanding knowledge of building deterioration to best advantage in specifying breathable masonry wall systems.
January 26 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Developing Bid Specifications for Masonry Projects
The end product you want isn’t always what you get when bidding masonry repair projects. This session will explore how to prepare well defined specifications, qualification requirements and test mock-ups to deliver authentic repairs sensitive to the historic character and performance of historic masonry load-bearing wall systems.
Dale Lott
Owner, Wichita Stained Glass
Dale Lott, owner of Wichita Stained Glass, opened his business in 1974. A native of Garden City, Kansas he received his B.A. in Russian Studies from Cal Berkley in 1970 and an M.S. degree in History from Wichita State University in 1983. He worked construction in Colorado before coming to Wichita and it was in Telluride where he learned the craft of repairing stained and leaded glass work in both steel and wood frames. He has twice been involved with restoration of windows in the Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria, Kansas. His work there gave him the notice of reporter Larry Hatteberg and in 2007 Dale became featured as one of Hatteberg’s Kansas People. Dale also does commission of original stained glass art.
Thursday, January 26, 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Steel Window Restoration and Repair
As industrial buildings from the twenties and thirties become more popular for adaptive use, we are losing millions of steel sashes. Learn the history of steel casement windows and how to repair/restore and make them energy efficient. Handouts, repair demonstration and slide show.
Bob Yapp
Bob Yapp founded the Belvedere School for Historic Preservation in July of 2008. The school is dedicated to teaching students from all over North America how to become artisans in the preservation trades. Over the last 20 years Bob has traveled across the country conducting hands-on preservation workshops as well as helping other organizations and communities to set up preservation schools and training programs. He has been involved in the hands-on rehab of over 150 endangered, historic properties over his career.
January 27, 8:30 - 11:50 am
Wood Window Restoration and Repair
Exhibition Hall Mezzanine
A primer on how to cost effectively repair/restore and make old windows as or more energy efficient than replacement windows. 3 hours with Q & A, props and handouts.
January 27, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Paint it Right!
Exhibition Hall Mezzanine
How to get a 12 to 15 year, cost effective paint job for your historic house. You can hire it done, never lift a finger and do it twice in 24 to 30 years for about the same price as a competent vinyl siding job that will last 15 years. Q & A, props & handouts.
January 27, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Energy Efficiency for Old Houses and Buildings
Exhibition Hall Mezzanine
More recently Bob has been involved with founding the Window Preservation Standards Collaborative along with four other nationally know window experts – David Gibney, Jim Turner, John Leeke and Duffy Hoffman. During a week-long camp at Pine Mountain Settlement School in July 2011, 40 practitioners met at Pine Mountain Settlement School in southeastern Kentucky to conduct energy tests and develop best practices for window preservation. Bob will discuss the energy testing results and best practices developed from this collaborative.
Christy Davis
Christy is a fifth-generation Kansan who has dedicated her career to helping communities identify and preserve their architectural heritage. For nearly a decade, Davis worked in the public sector as a preservation planner and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer. In 2006, she founded her own historic preservation consulting firm, which specializes in assisting property owners in designating their properties and funding their preservation projects. Davis has served on the boards of Preservation Action, the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, Kansas Preservation Alliance, and Topeka Landmarks Commission.
Thursday, January 26, 9:00 – 10:15 am
Historic Projects: Conception to Reality
A step-by-step guide to making your preservation dream a reality. Who should be on your project team? What’s the best way to gauge a project’s feasibility? How much will it cost? What every developer or project manager should know before taking the preservation plunge.
Thursday, January 26 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Funding Sources for Historic Projects
Do money woes have your pet project dead on arrival? Get your preservation dreams off the ground with this comprehensive look at funding from a variety of federal, state and local sources using real-world (Kansas) examples. Also, hear the latest updates on government funding programs in these ever-changing economic times. Continuing education credits are available for architects, engineers and code officials for this session.
Mary Helmer
Mary is the Coordinator of the Kansas Main Street program located within the Kansas Dept. of Commerce. She served as the Emporia Main Street Executive Director for 9 1/2 years before accepting the Assistant State Coordinator position with Kansas Main Street four years ago. Mary is a graduate of Emporia State University with a degree in psychology. She is a 2004 graduate of Leadership Kansas and was selected as the Kansas Main Street Executive Director of the Year in 2004. Emporia has been recognized as a National Main Street Community for several years and was awarded the Great American Main Street Award, the first ever in Kansas, from the National Main Street Center and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2005.
Thursday, January 26, 9:00 - 10:15 am
Historic Projects: Conception to Reality
A step-by-step guide to making your preservation dream a reality. Who should be on your project team? What’s the best way to gauge a project’s feasibility? How much will it cost? What every developer or project manager should know before taking the preservation plunge.
Thursday, January, 26 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Funding Sources for Historic Projects
Do money woes have your pet project dead on arrival? Get your preservation dreams off the ground with this comprehensive look at funding from a variety of federal, state and local sources using real-world (Kansas) examples. Also, hear the latest updates on government funding programs in these ever-changing economic times.
Oakland Avenue Crafsmen
(left to right - Eric Nichols, Steve Jacobs, Wayne Morgan)
Oakland Avenue Craftsmen was founded in 1972 by Steve Jacobs (center), Eric Nichols (left) and Wayne Morgan (right) have been involved with unique preservation projects such as the Carthalite restoration on Minisa Bridge, and the renovation of the historic Fairmount Congregational Church, both located in Wichita, Kansas. They approach preservation of historic materials in a very scientific manner and have done projects throughout the state.
Wednesday, January 25, 8 am - 5 pm
Renovation, Repair & Paint KDHE Certification Class
Drury Plaza Broadview
The Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, enacted in April 2010, sets up new requirements for firms and individuals performing renovations in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities, such as schools and daycares. It requires successful completion of a one-day training course in lead-safe work practices. The Certified Renovator Class is a specialized, one-day lead-safe work practices training. Instructors will teach the specific work practices that contractors need to protect themselves and their clients from lead contamination, and to allow them and their firm to work legally. FEE required, contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@wichita.gov or 316-268-4421.
Friday, January 27, 10:20 - 11:50 am
Biohazards in Building Renovations
Century II
Have you ever walked into a rehabilitation project and been met with carcasses of dead animals, pigeon poop and other unidentifiable and smelly organic materials? If so, this is the session for you! The presenters will discuss potential site hazards and what you need to do to keep yourself and your workers safe while preparing the site for redevelopment.
Friday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Chemical Hazards
Century II
Asbestos, lead, radon – just to mention a few – Learn how to identify where these substances might be present in your rehabilitation project, what their characteristics are and what procedures to follow to ensure the safety of work site.
David Snodgrass
Deputy Director, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment)
Central Region
Friday, January 27, 10:20 - 11:50 am
General Session: Environmental Sustainability - Policies and Practices
Mary Jane Teall Theater
Bill Eastman
Director, Environmental Services
Westar Energy
Friday, January 27, 10:20 - 11:50 am
General Session: Environmental Sustainability - Policies and Practices
Mary Jane Teall Theater
Brenda Spencer
Brenda Spencer has owned her own preservation consulting business for the past eighteen years providing preservation planning and design services for cities, neighborhoods, downtowns, and historic buildings. Spencer specializes in services for rehabilitation projects including condition analysis, design review and technical assistance to ensure successful projects. Prior to consulting, Spencer was state coordinator of the Kansas Main Street Program and the Manager of Manhattan Main Street. She holds bachelor and master of architecture degrees from Kansas State University.
Friday, January 27, 10:20 - 11:50 am
Successful Tax Credit Projects
Hear NPS staff discuss what the National Park Service is looking for when reviewing a tax credit project and how building owners and developers can navigate the tax credit maze pain-free through open dialogue and understanding program requirements up front.
Friday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Can Historic Buildings Be Green?
Participate in what promises to be a lively round-table discussion on inherent challenges between meeting preservations and energy requirements. As energy-efficiency becomes a goal of a growing number of preservation projects, learn how to balance preservation, life-safety, LEED, and LITHC requirements for successful rehabilitation projects and how the preservation community is embracing the green movement on a national level.
Friday, January 27, 3:30 - 4:50 pm
Tour: Broadview Hotel and the Packard Building
The Smart Building Tract culminates with a tour of two rehabilitation projects in downtown Wichita. Discover how these projects incorporated energy-saving strategies in their historic rehabilitation projects. Tours will leave from the north entrance of Century II.
Kelley Bowin
Kelley Bowin is the co-owner of Home Energy Solutions in Osage City specializing in energy audits and helping clients to incorporate energy-saving features into construction and rehabilitation projects. Kelley will participate in the roundtable discussion on Friday afternoon, when he will discuss inherent challenges in meeting energy requirements in historic buildings.
Friday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Can Historic Buildings Be Green?
Participate in what promises to be a lively round-table discussion on inherent challenges between meeting preservations and energy requirements. As energy-efficiency becomes a goal of a growing number of preservation projects, learn how to balance preservation, life-safety, LEED, and LITHC requirements for successful rehabilitation projects and how the preservation community is embracing the green movement on a national level.
Tim Wilson
Principal Stark Wilson Duncan Architects, Inc.
Tim has twenty-one years of experience in architecture. He is a licensed architect and NCARB certified. SWD Architects, founded in 1935, is a full service architectural firm with a wide range of commercial and public clients, with an emphasis in historical restoration and multi-family residential design. SWD has successfully completed the renovation of over 100 historic buildings utilizing state and federal historic tax credits.
Friday, January 27, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Can Historic Buildings Be Green?
Participate in what promises to be a lively round-table discussion on inherent challenges between meeting preservations and energy requirements. As energy-efficiency becomes a goal of a growing number of preservation projects, learn how to balance preservation, life-safety, LEED, and LITHC requirements for successful rehabilitation projects and how the preservation community is embracing the green movement on a national level.