Open Discussions
I2SL Invites Your Expertise!
As I2SL works to expand the Labs21 Annual Conference, Workshops, and its own sustainable laboratory initiatives, we are looking to you, the experts in the laboratory community, for your thoughts on various initiatives. Lend your ideas and opinions during one or more of the following open discussions taking place throughout the conference.
Marine Research Laboratories
September 16, 3:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C1
Join the Labs21 2008 Annual Conference keynote speaker, Marcia McNutt; several delegates from Hurghada, Egypt; and representatives from Florida Atlantic University as they share information on developing marine research programs and consider options for setting up exchange programs for scientists and students.
Combined Heat and Power – An Overview
September 17, 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C2
Combined heat and power (CHP) as a technology option for buildings provides an exceptional financial opportunity for meeting operational requirements while reducing atmospheric carbon emissions because of the multiple services provided from the energy being supplied to the technology. The financial and energy efficiency benefits of CHP technologies in energy intensive laboratories and other high-performance buildings must be recognized and the applications increased. Join this session to learn about potential CHP applications for your facility.
Student Design Competition
September 17, 1 p.m.
Meeting Room C1
In 2004, Labs21 held its first annual Student Design Competition. More than 200 student projects were submitted from the United States and Canada. I2SL would like to continue with this opportunity and offer a second competition, this time expanding eligibility beyond North America. Join us for this lunchtime discussion on potential funding sources, design locations, and partners for this event, which will help to inspire a new generation of sustainable laboratory designers.
European Labs21 Conference
September 18, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Room C1
Are you ready for the Labs21 conference to truly go international? Join I2SL and the Higher Education Environmental Performance Improvement Initiative (HEEPI) at this meeting to discuss the possibility of holding a future Labs21 Annual Conference in Europe.
I2SL and AIA Meeting – Creating a Laboratory Design Guide Resource
September 17, 2:30 p.m.
Meeting Room C1
I2SL and the American Institute for Architecture (AIA) invite the Labs21 Community to learn about and comment on the potential creation of a comprehensive laboratory design guide. This guide will provide guidance for a variety of laboratory types and will include strategies for energy and environmental sustainability. I2SL and AIA have received support from several federal agencies for creating this resource in light of federal initiatives to promote U.S. energy independence. This meeting will help I2SL and AIA determine if similar interest exists in the private sector.
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