Presenters:

Brad Nies, Berkebile Nelson Immenschuh Mcdowell (BNIM) Architects, Kansas City, MO

Dimitri Contoyannis, PE, LEED®, CEM, Cannon Design, San Francisco, CA

Brad Hardin, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA., BIM Manager, McCownGordon Construction LLC, Kansas City, MO

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The panel of an architect, an engineer and a contractor will review how Building Information Modeling is currently being used to integrate sustainable design strategies and explore what future possibilities exist from harnessing the potential of BIM.  Using case studies presenters will share various types of analyses and tools that can be utilized in the work process to optimize design and construction ideas as well as quantify the impacts.

During the interactive session participants will develop the following ideas further.

• What ways are you using BIM to facilitate your sustainable design solutions?

• What do you expect BIM to do in the future and how soon?

• What existing or future analysis tools do you want to work with BIM?

Presenter  Bios

Brad Nies
Bradley Nies, AIA, LEED AP is Director of Elements, the sustainable design consulting division of BNIM Architects.  He received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas. Brad has 13 years of experience and has worked on all levels of USGBC LEED Certified projects. Brad was the sustainable design consultant for the LEED Platinum Certified Heifer International Headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas, which won a 2007 AIA Top Ten Green Project Award and a National AIA 2008 Institute Honor Award. In 2005 Brad founded a Kansas City based volunteer construction waste management forum, which led to the development of recyclespot.org.  Brad has served two terms as AIA Kansas City Committee on the Environment Chair and is currently serving his second year on the Greater Kansas City USGBC Chapter Board.  Brad is co-author of Green BIM: Successful Sustainable Design With Building Information Modeling out this spring.

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Dimitri Contoyannis
Since joining Cannon Design San Francisco's office, Dimitri  has become an indispensable member of the engineering team having worked on a wide variety of project types from conceptual design through project completion.  He is knowledgeable in the design and function of mechanical systems for facilities that demand environmentally responsible solutions. Most recently Dimitri led the LEED coordination efforts for the University of Maine, Student Recreation & Fitness Center and Cal State University Long Beach Student Recreation and Wellness Center, both of which are expected to be recognized with LEED Silver Certification.

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Brad Hardin
Brad has over seven years of architecture, sustainability and BIM experience both nationally and internationally.  He has implemented BIM practices, trained associates, written articles, and lectured nationally for the AGC, AIA and various other organizations. Brad currently is the Building Information Manager for McCownGordon Construction where he has successfully integrated BIM into the fabric of the company and continues to train and implement key technologies into the organization.

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