Wallingford, CT – What does green mean to you—trees, money, Kermit the Frog? While Kermit’s signature song, “It’s Not Easy Being Green,” may conjure images of the ordinary, green design does anything but! In fact, going green can be good for business. SMPS CT is hosting a panel on February 14, 2018, from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm at Burns & McDonnell, located at 108 Leigus Road, Building A, Suite 1100 in Wallingford, CT, as we explore the spectrum of all things green.
The line-up of panelists will share challenges, success stories, and insights to enhance our green marketing and business endeavors. We’ll delve into sustainability methodologies, including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Net Zero Energy, Passive House, and others to learn about their goals, applications, and benefits. Antonia Ciavarella, EDAC, WELL AP, FITWEL, LEED AP BD+C, Architectural Designer at Tecton Architects, will moderate the event. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Antonia brings a holistic perspective to the design process with certifications in Evidence-Based Design, LEED, WELL and Fitwel. Featured speakers include: Karin Patriquin, AIA, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador, PCHP, Principal at Patriquin Architects; Ilona Prosol, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal/Project Manager at BVH Integrated Services, P.C.; and Linda Reeder, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Associate Professor, Manufacturing & Construction Management Department, Central Connecticut State University.
