6/2026: AIA National Conference – Parco Mixed-Used Development: Ben Dalton
11-1-2021 | Events
Partner Ben Dalton will be giving a lecture called “Delivering the Nations First NZE Archive Using Design Build Delivery” as part of the 2021 National DBIA Conference.
The County of San Diego’s comprehensive Zero Net Energy plan for its large portfolio of buildings will reduce overall energy consumption by half by the year 2030. ZNE is required for all new facilities.
For the Department of General Services County of San Diego, design-build is the delivery method of choice. This session will focus on the interdependence of procurement, teamwork, design, and construction in maximizing value through an integrated approach resulting in a successful high-performance building on a modest budget. The newly completed East County Office and Archives Building will be used as a case study to demonstrate this interdependence.
Other speakers include: Andy Fethstrong P.E., DBIA – Project Executive at C.W. Driver LLC; Eugene de Souzastrong – Mechanical Engineer at Interface Engineering; Luis Peris AIA, P.E., LEED AP – Project Manager at the County of San Diego – Dept. of General Services
From Ben’s perspective, the perfect building is one that takes full advantage of its natural surroundings, doing everything to maintain a person’s physical comfort, while deeply connecting them to where they are. “We are rejuvenated and inspired when we feel a connection to the natural world. Architecture should strive to deepen this connection rather than isolate…
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