Seminar Description

Have you ever wondered how you can most efficiently reduce the energy costs of a building? Geoexchange systems are recognized as the most energy efficient means of heating and cooling a building.

Geoexchange systems make use of solar energy absorbed by the earth below a certain depth. At this depth, the temperature is constant year round. The system makes use of this constant temperature as a source or sink for low grade thermal energy. There are four primary types of geoexchange systems that can be used to supplement the mechanical plant: vertical closed loop, horizontal closed loop, open loop groundwater and surface water. The local geology and hydrology determines which system is most appropriate for the site.

In this seminar, a clear synopsis of geoexchange technology will be given including a brief outline on fundamental considerations, opportunities and limitations associated with this innovative technology.

Instructor

Vladimir Mikler, MSc, P.Eng., LEED AP - Partner, Colbalt Engineering

Vladimir has a passion for designing energy-efficient and environmentally responsive buildings. With over 20 years of experience, Vladimir is well versed with all aspects of sustainable building design. As a recognized industry leader, he has completed numerous successful projects. His broad experience extends from fundamental and applied university research, through practical design and project management in both consulting engineering and design-build environments, to “hands-on” construction management and field system install-ations.

In addition, Vladimir is also a recognized leader in Geo-Exchange technology. He has designed several systems inter-nationally and co-authored the Geo-Exchange System Design Guidelines for applications in British Columbia. He is also the Engineer-of-Record for the first “constant temperature building” in North America.

He is currently working on a number of challenging projects ranging from sustainable master planning to integrated resource management (IRM) for larger developments. Vladimir is also developing passive building design guidelines for the City of Vancouver.

Vladimir is committed to sharing his knowledge of sustainable building design. His teaching experience includes many presentations and lectures delivered locally and internationally for the building industry and academic audiences. Some of Vladimir's most notable lectures and presentations include the development and delivery of the following:

• Secrets to Climate Adapted Building Design - 2005 Tokyo World Sustainable Building Conference
• Integrated Process for HVAC Design - Canada Green Building Council continuing seminar
• Going Beyond LEED: Sustainable Building Design - APEGBC Continuing Education Seminar Series
• Sustainable Building Technology Lectures - BCIT students in Burnaby, BC
• Innovative Approach to Building Technology - Canada Green Building Council members and guests in Vancouver, BC
• The Future is Here: Energy Use in Buildings Today - Lecture for the APEGBC 2008 Annual Conference and AGM

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