Pioneering Sustainable Learning: A Net-Positive Energy Campus
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Feb 20, 2025 12:00PM—1:00PM

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Location: Virtual

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 Cost:  $0.00

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 Event Contact:  Twyla Neely-Streit | Email

 Continuing Education: Approved for 1.0 LU|HSW AIA CES Credit; Eligible to self-report to GBCI for 1.0 CE hr.

Join Illinois Green for a virtual learning session that will explore the sustainable attributes and practices of the first design-certified net zero educational building in the City of Chicago. You’ll hear directly from the design team about programmatic elements that were influenced by Living Building Challenge imperatives.


The Academy for Global Citizenship (AGC) is a new early childhood and K-8 charter school located at the Cultivate Collective Campus on Chicago’s Southwest side. Built on the former site of LeClaire Courts, AGC anchors Cultivate Collective's six-acre campus. This facility includes a Head Start learning center, community health clinic, urban farm, market, community hall, and teaching kitchens.


AGC is a groundbreaking educational building that has achieved significant milestones in sustainable design and construction. It holds the distinction of being the first and largest Phius-certified school and is pursing the Living Building Challenge, showcasing its commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.


Learn from the design team as they walk through and review their experiences working on this one-of-a-kind of building and program.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the key attributes of the AGC building that contribute to achieving Full Petal Certification under the Living Building Challenge and meeting the Phius Zero 2021 Design Challenge criteria.
  • Analyze the unique programmatic elements of the interior and exterior design shaped by Living Building Challenge imperatives.
  • Evaluate the innovative sustainable design strategies implemented to meet net-positive energy and water performance goals.
  • Examine the integration of advanced MEP systems, a super-insulated building envelope, and an on-site stormwater management system.

 

Speakers:

  • Sachin Anand, dbHMS, Principal, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, MEP/FP Engineer
  • Todd Niemiec, SMNG A Ltd., Principal, AIA, ALA, Architect of Record
  • Len Sciarra, Farr & Associates, Principal & Director of Sustainability
  • Angel Valtierra, SMNG A Ltd., Associate, Project Architect



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