Revitalizing a Pioneer: The Gregory Bateson Building Renovation

Room: Harrison Shepard Hall
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
CEUs: AIA: 1 LU/HSW

In this session, we will explore the comprehensive renovation of the Gregory Bateson Building in Sacramento, a landmark in sustainable architecture originally designed by Sim Van der Ryn. Our presentation will highlight the innovative approaches and sustainable practices implemented by CannonDesign, McCarthy Building Companies, Glumac, and the Department of General Services (DGS) to transform this historic building into a modern, LEED Platinum workplace.

This is a rare opportunity to look at the transformation and modernization of a 1981 historic green building into a modern 21st Century workplace getting LEED Platinum!

This is a detailed case study of the legendary 1981 office building by famed green architect, Sim Van Der Ryn (who recently passed away). We honor Sim’s memory with this session revealing the JUST COMPLETED renovation of his historic Bateson building in Sacramento, CA.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Historical Significance: Gain insights into the original design and sustainable features of the Gregory Bateson Building, which set a precedent in ecological architecture.
2. Explore Modern Sustainable Practices: Learn about the advanced sustainable technologies and materials used in the remodel, including the all-electric heating new building envelope, high-performance insulation, and low-E glazing.
3. Design-Build Delivery Method: Discover the benefits and challenges of using the progressive design-build delivery method for large-scale renovation projects.
4. Achieving LEED Platinum Certification: Understand the steps and strategies involved in achieving LEED Platinum certification for a historic building.

Speaker:
Ian Merker, Associate Vice President, CannonDesign
Zoё Roberts, Senior Energy Consultant, Glumac
Daniel Burgoyne, Sustainability Manager, State of California, Department of General Services
Dawn Bertolani, Sr. Business Development Manager, McCarthy
Todd Heath, McCarthy

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