Sustainable Objective and Realization
Primary Objectives
Integrated Approach
ENERGY
Reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
MATERIALS
Maximize the use of sustainable materials.
AIR QUALITY
Minimize negative impacts on IAQ.
PRODUCTIVITY
Improve the health, motivation, and productivity of human occupants.
The integrated design approach is accomplished through an interative process that invites the client, builder, designers, consultants, and community members, as appropriate, to participate in a focused and collaborative design effort, known as a "Charrette". The purpose of this collaborative design team and design process is to provide for a rich exchange of ideas and information that allows truly integrated solutions to evolve. This forum and methodology encourages every team member to cross polinate the process with solutions to problems that may relate to, but are not typically addressed by, their specialty. The objective is to have every member of this collborative design team understand the issues that the other members need to address.
The integrated design approach is accomplished through an interative process that invites the client, builder, designers, consultants, and community members, as appropriate, to participate in a focused and collaborative design effort, known as a "Charrette". The purpose of this collaborative design team and design process is to provide for a rich exchange of ideas and information that allows truly integrated solutions to evolve. This forum and methodology encourages every team member to cross polinate the process with solutions to problems that may relate to, but are not typically addressed by, their specialty. The objective is to have every member of this collborative design team understand the issues that the other members need to address.
Principles of Integrated Design
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Consider the Building as an Organism
Design Decisions have a Holistic, non-linear impact
Downsizing or Eliminating Systems is possible.
INTEGRATION TOOLS
Energy Modeling
Daylight Modeling
Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Materials Analysis and Impacts.
Experience and Realization
LEED & Golden Globes
Peter F. Szymanski, AIA, LEED BD+C, GGP is the Sustainability Manager for Core Architects. Mr. Szymanski has been a LEED Accredited Professional since 2003 and became a Golden Globes Professional in 2014. While employed by two of the region's largest A/E firms, and subsequently joining Core Architects llc, he has been involved with the design of more than a dozen LEED registered Projects and has been responsible for the final submission and certification of 5 LEED Projects.
With an intimate knowlege and passion for sustainable, integrated design, Mr. Szymanski is an expert at documenting LEED and Golden Globe credits; and at improving the certification status of susatinable projects. He thoroughly understands the reasoning and intent of United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Credit Interpretations. He is one of a handful of architects in the profession to have achieved Gold Level Certification for multiple buildings. While employed by LR Kimball, Mr. Szymanski submitted and obtained the first ever LEED Certification awarded to an athletic field project: Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, Penn State University's new baseball stadium.
LEED Project Experience
Sustainable Components Used
Twin Rivers Primary/Intermediate School - Tracking LEED Gold
McKeesport Primary/Intermediate School - Targeted LEED Gold
Penn State Wrestling and Fitnss Center - LEED Gold*
Penn State Medlar Field at Lubrano Park - LEED Certified*
Licking County Career Technical School - LEED Silver*
PPS South Construction Technology Center - Targeted LEED Silver*
Harrisburg Area Community College - LEED Gold*
ALCOSAN Operations & Maintenance Building-Targeted LEED Silver*
Heinz History Center - LEED Silver**
UPMC John G. Rangos Research Center LEED Silver**
UPMC Childrens Hospital -LEED Silver**
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School - Targeted LEED Silver*
Holiday Park Elementary School - Targeted LEED Silver*
Pivik Elementary School - Targeted LEED Silver*
Geothermal and Hybrid-Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Robust Thermal Envelope Systems
Storm Water Infiltration and Rain Gardens
Structural Thermal Efficient Panel Systems
Rain Water Harvesting (Cistern) Systems
Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures and Waterless Urinals
Integrated Advanced Lighting Controls
Wind Turbine Generating Systems
Solar Panels
Daylighting
Optimized Building Orientation
Recycled, Renewable, and Local Materials
* Indicates Project on which Peter F. Szymanski, AIA, LEED AP was LEED Manager, Coordinator, or Sustainable Design Contributor while employed by LR Kimball, who was Architect of Record
** Indicates Project on which Peter F. Szymanski, AIA, LEED AP was LEED Manager, Coordinator, or Sustainable Design Contributor while employed by Astorino, who was Architect of Record
