Victor W. Olgyay, Associate Professor of Architecture
School of Architecture , University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2410 Campus Road, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 Tel.808.956.6845 ï Fax 808.956 7778 ï email volgyay@hawaii.edu
CURRICULUM VITAE
CONTENTS
ï Education / Registrations / License
ï Professional Experience
ï Architectural Projects
ï Lectures
ï Conferences
ï Publications
ï Teaching Experience
ï Courses Taught
ï Evaluation of Teaching
ï Service / Professional / Civic Activities
ï Research
ï References
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
1986 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters of Architecture, Environment and Behavior1980 Antioch University
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS / LICENSE TO PRACTICE
Architecture license # 7916
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1989Architecture license # 8029
State of Hawaii, 19931986-current
Architect / Daylighting Consultant, Victor Olgyay,AIA
Design and Consultation on a wide number of projects including Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Cambridge, MA, Wampanoag Cultural Center, Gay Head, MA, Yap Small Business Center, Colonia, Micronesia, American Samoa Community College Administration Building Renovation, American Samoa, Radio Station and Distance Learning Center, Northern Marianias College, Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands.1989 - 1992
Project Architect, Akira Yamashita and Associates
Numerous projects of different typologies, feasibility and scale. Projects include the University City Conference Center, Philadelphia. PA, Indoor Ski Facility, Sunrise, FL, Dudley Triangle affordable housing, Boston , MA, Kyobashi River walk urban plan, Japan, and Harbor Point Condominiums, Stonington, CT1986-89
Study Manager, Division of Capital Planning, Office of Programming (DCPO / OP )
Responsible for the programming of over $30 Million in building studies, as well as the production of Post-Occupancy evaluations and design guidelines. Focus on barrier - free design.1983-85
Daylighting Researcher / Consultant, William Lam Associates
Design and evaluation of daylighting systems. Empirical research for optimal daylighting solutions. Major responsibility for the writing and production of "Sunlighting as Formgiver for an Nostrand Reinhold, 19861978 - 83
Architectural Designer, Victor Olgyay Designs
Designer of several residential projects and additions, including the Nordstrom Residence a 1500 sqft passive solar house, Foxboro, Ma 1983, the Dreschell Addition, a Fourth floor addition to Cambridge triple decker, 1983 and the Condor Road Addition ,Sharon, Mass 19831982
Project Designer, Powers and Company
Project Designer for the renovation of Stetson Estate Carriage House, Brookline, MA 19821980 - 1982
Architectural Intern, Lozano, White and Associates
I was an architectural intern in this small multi discipline design firm. My responsibilities included drafting, model building, report writing, construction documentation, and graphics1979
Project Designer, William Langdon and Associates
Project Designer for the Bracken Residence, an 1800 sqft award winning passive solar house located in Asheville NCFollowing is a list of projects which I have been involved in during my professional career. It is not a comprehensive list, but identifies some significant projects to give an idea of the scope and breadth of my experience.
Project Year Status Position Firm Artist Design Studio for Masami Teroka 1997 under construction Project Architect The Architecture Studio: Victor Olgyay, Architect , with Stephen Meder Renovations to the Peggy Latare Residence 1997 Design Project Architect The Architecture Studio: Victor Olgyay, Architect , with Stephen Meder Center for a Sustainable Future, University of Hawaii SOEST 1996 Design Project Architect The Architecture Studio: Victor Olgyay, Architect , with Stephen Meder Distance Learning Center and Radio Station for Northern Marianas College 1996 Built Project Architect The Architecture Studio: Victor Olgyay, Architect , with Stephen Meder Acoustical Analysis and Recommendations for the Distance Learning Center and Radio Station for Northern Marianas College 1996 Built Project Architect The Architecture Studio: Victor Olgyay, Architect , with Stephen Meder Landscape Lighting for the Lichty Residence, Arthur Erickson, Architect 1995 Built Project Architect Victor Olgyay, Architect American Samoa Community College: Campus Master Plan 1994- 1995 Complete Project Architect Victor Olgyay, Architect American Samoa Community College: Renovations to the Administration Building 1994 Built Project Architect Victor Olgyay, Architect Small Business Center
for Yap, FSM1993 Built Project Architect Victor Olgyay, Architect Ski in Miami Indoor Snow Skiing facility in Sunrise, Fla. 1991 Unbuilt Project Architect Akira Yamashita and Associates University City Conference Center 270 room, $35M Executive Conference Center located in Philadelphia, Pa. 1990 Unbuilt Project Architect Akira Yamashita and Associates Master Plan for Northampton State Hospital, Northampton Ma 1989 Complete Project Manager Division of Capital Planning and Operations Nordstrom Residence1500 sq. ft. passive solar house, Foxboro, Ma. 1983 Built Project Designer Victor Olgyay, Designer Dreschell Addition
Fourth floor addition to Cambridge triple decker1983 Built Project Designer Victor Olgyay, Designer Condor Road Addition
Sharon, Mass1983 Unbuilt Project Designer Victor Olgyay, Designer Renovation of Stetson Estate Carriage House, Brookline, MA 1982 Built Project Designer Powers and Company Carysfort : 750 Unit Condominium Development in Key Largo, Florida
1981Unbuilt Draftsman Lozano / White and Associates with Sert / Jackson Assoc. Brackin Residence :1800 sq. ft.
passive solar house - Asheville NC.1979 Built Project Designer William Langdon and Assoc. I am often asked to present lectures, either in conjunction with a conference or another activity. Below are listed some of the lectures I have given since joining the UH faculty in 1992.
10/97 "Architects and Energy Research in Hawaii" , AIA Energy and Environment Committee, HC, UH /SoA Honolulu, Hawaii
8/97 " Sustainable Architecture in the Tropics : A Systems Approach" Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia(Note: the following seven lectures were given in at six different CDTAE Schools in Thailand, 1997 as part of my invitation to help develop a syllabus for teaching sustainable design in Thailand.)
7/97 " Design With Climate: An Introduction to Bioregional Design for Tropical Climates "
7/97 " Sustainable Architecture: A Systems Approach to Environmental Design "
7/97 " Daylighting Design: Using Natural Light in Buildings "
7/97 " Reducing Solar Impacts: Radiant Roofs and Shading Design "
7/97 " Natural Ventilation: Concepts and Design Application "
7/97 " Technology Informs Design: the Wampanaug building, the Yap building, and other projects "
7/97 " Physical Models, Virtual Models: Tools and Methods for teaching Environmental Control Systems "
5/94 " Hawaiian Design: Energy Conscious Architecture", (with AIA Honolulu ) Hilo, Hawaii
5/93 " Teaching ECS in Hawaii" School of Architecture, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
5/93 " Physical Models / Virtual Models" ACSA / EAAE Conference, Prague, Czech Republic
5/93 " Forms and Inhabitation", Petrezalka Housing Conference, Bratislava, Slovakia
5/93 " Integrating Energy Issues into Architecture" Slovakian Architectural Association, Slovakia
2/93 " Daylighting and Natural Ventilation" Arch 202, UH /SoA Honolulu, Hawaii
1/93 " Technology Informs Design", ACSA Technology Conference, Tempe, AZ
1/93 " Radiant Roofs", ACSA Technology Conference, Tempe, AZ
9/92 " Mayan Cities Unearthed" Tertulia, UH / European Languages Dept., Honolulu, HawaiiMy professional knowledge has been supplemented by attendance at the following conferences and seminars.
1978 Second National Passive Solar Conference, MASEA, Philadelphia, PA
1978 Integral Urban House Seminar, Helga and William Olkowski, Columbus, OH
1978 Energy Conscious Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA
1979 Passive Solar Associates, Mazeria, Balcomb, Nicholes, Knoxville, TN
1980 Winooski Dome Symposium, R. Buckminister Fuller, Winooski, VT
1980 Building Retrofit Conference, Mid Atlantic Solar Energy Association (MASEA)
1980 Fifth National Passive Solar Conference, Amherst, MA
1981 Pascomp Technical Seminar on Passive Solar Calculations, Boston, MA
1983 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC
1984 Superinsulated Buildings Seminar, Boston, MA
1986 Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference, Pecs, Hungary
1988 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Annual Conference, Cambridge, MA
1988 Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) Annual Workshop, Lincon, MA
1988 Sustainable Design Seminar, Boston Architectural Center, Boston, MA
1990 Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1990 Sustainable Communities Workshop, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, MA
1990 American Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Technology Conference, Cambridge, MA
1991 Build Boston Conference and Workshops, Boston, MA
1992 AIA Annual Conference, Boston, MA
1992 Hawaiian Energy Strategy Workshop, Honolulu, Hawaii
1992 Residential Photovoltaic Seminar, Honolulu, Hawaii
1992 Teaching Enhancement Seminar, Honolulu, Hawaii
1993 ACSA Technology Conference, Tempe, AZ
1993 ACSA / EAAE Conference, Prague, Czech Republic
1993 Petrzalka Housing Conference, Bratislava, Slovakia
1993; Wind Protective Design Seminar; FEMA, Boulder Colorado
1994 Hawaiian Design: Energy Conscious Architecture workshop, (with AIA Honolulu ) Hilo, Hawaii
1994 Seminar for Lighting Professors, IESNA, Durham, New Hampshire
1995 First International East-West Symposium, School of Architecture, Honolulu, Hawaii
1995 Vital Signs Workshop: Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) San Francisco, CA
1995 Energy Scheming Seminar , University of Oregon, Eugener OR
1996 Lighting for Interior Designers, International Interior Design Association, San Francisco, California
1996 IESNA Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA
1996 Festival of the Arts of the Pacific Apia, Western Samoa
1997 Building Integrated Photovoltaics Workshop, Steven Strong, School of Architecture, Honolulu, Hawaii
1997 Second International East-West Symposium, School of Architecture, Honolulu, Hawaii
1997 Sustainable Maui, with Amory and Hunter Lovins, William McDonough, et all. Grand Wailea, Maui
1997 High Performance Glazing Seminar, School of Architecture, Honolulu, Hawaii
1997 Building Insulation Workshop, Honolulu, Hawaii
1998 Photovoltaics and Solar Hotwater Workshop, School of Architecture, Honolulu, Hawaii
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Articles
"Energy Control Systems in Building Retrofit", published in Home Remedies, the proceedings of the 1981 Building Retrofit Conference sponsored by the Mid Atlantic Solar Energy Association (MASEA)"Your Solar House - Thirty-Five Years Later" (w/ J. Katz), published in the Proceedings of the 1983 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Annual Conference, held in Raleigh, North Carolina
"Chinese Courtyards - A Tradition in Change" (w/ S. Stuebing), published in the Proceedings of the 1986 Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference, held in Pecs, Hungary
"Hungarian Organic Architecture"(w/ J. Cook), published in the Proceedings of the 1988 American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Annual Conference, held in Cambridge, Massachusetts
"Net Positive Change", published in the Proceedings of the 1990 Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference, held in Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Physical Models / Virtual Models", (w/ T. Lim), published in the Proceedings of the 1993 American Collegiate Schools of Architecture / European Architectural Association E (ACSA / EAAE) Conference, held in Prague, Czech Republic
"Technology informs Design", (w/ M. Rosenbaum), published in the Proceedings of the 1993 American Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Technology Conference, held in Tempe, Arizona
1993 "Radiant Roofs" (w / Shaw, Creager & Daniels), published in the Proceedings of the 1993 American Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Technology Conference, held in Tempe, Arizona
1994 "UH Architecture aids Yap Business Development, Published in Hawaii Architect magazine, May 19941997 "Bioclimatic Skyscrapers, by Ken Yeang", Book review published in Architecture Malaysia, magazine, December 1997
Books
Sunlighting as Formgiver for Architecture, W. M. C. Lam, McGraw Hill, 1986
I was employed by William Lam Associates for nearly two years, where I worked as a writer and lighting researcher, assuming major responsibility for the writing, researching, editing and production of this book.
Pending publications
Concepts in Architectural Lighting, Second Edition, with M. David Egan, McGraw Hill, 1998I have full responsibility for the production of the second edition of this well respected textbook. The first edition is currently the required lighting textbook at over 100 schools of architecture and interior design in North America. Over the last nine years over 10,000 copies have been sold, and a Spanish language edition was released in 1992.
Prior to my joining the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture faculty in 1992, I taught in several different venues. A chronological listing follows:
Date Course title Position Institution 1976 Introduction to Physical Science Teaching Assistant Navajo Methodist Mission School 1981-82 Basic Solar Energy Instructor Cambridge Center for Adult Education 1982 Residential Energy Workshop Instructor Boston Area Solar Energy Association 1984 Energy in Buildings Teaching Assistant MIT 1985 -86 Site Planning Teaching Assistant MIT 1987 Architecture and Environment Visiting Professor Tufts University 1989-91 Acoustics and Lighting (Arch 481) Adjunct Professor Roger Williams College 1991-92 Lighting + Acoustics (TM 369) Faculty Boston Architectural Center
I was hired by the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Architecture in 1992 as an Assistant Professor. Shortly thereafter in September 1992 my appointment to the Graduate Faculty was approved. My area of specialization is in technology and environmental control systems, and as such I take responsibility for the majority of the course work in this area of the curriculum. This includes Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems, Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power, and Architecture 416 - Architectural Acoustics.
I also teach architectural design studio classes, which are the core classes of the architectural curriculum. The design studio is the vehicle for the application and integration of the technical information provided in other areas of the curriculum. Currently I am the lead instructor for the 200 level design studio sequence, and am therefore responsible for the content and coordination of all sections of this class. There are typically 60 students in the 200 level design studios.
A significant amount of instructional activity in the School of Architecture occurs at an individual level. My involvement in this activity has been threefold; as an instructor for Architecture 402, as an instructor for Directed Work (Architecture 399) and as a thesis Chairperson (Architecture 699 and 700).These two classes form the terminal project for graduate students, as such they require a long gestation, and a broad range of resources. The "one on one" format is a labor intensive but effective way to generate excellence.
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I have taught the following courses at the University School of Architecture since joining the faculty
Title Semester Taught Enrollment Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall of 1992 17 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1993 34 Architecture 416 - Architectural Acoustics Spring 1993 23 Architecture 399 - Directed Work Spring 1993 1 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Spring 1993 1 Architecture 201 - Introductory Design Studio Fall 1993 14 Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall 1993 21 Architecture 402 - Comprehensive Architectural Design Fall 1993 2 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall 1993 1 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1994 42 Architecture 416 - Architectural Acoustics Spring 1994 16 Architecture 399 - Universal Design Spring 1994 8 Architecture 399 - Directed Work Spring 1994 3 Architecture 700 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Spring 1994 1 Architecture 201 - Introductory Design Studio Fall of 1994 19 Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall of 1994 50 Architecture 402 - Comprehensive Architectural Design Fall of 1994 1 Architecture 693 - Digital Media for Architecture Fall of 1994 7 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall of 1994 2 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1995 53 Architecture 202 - Introductory Design Studio Spring 1995 19 Architecture 416 - Architectural Acoustics Spring 1995 14 Architecture 201 - Introductory Design Studio Fall of 1995 18 Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall of 1995 52 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Pre thesis Student) Fall of 1995 1 Architecture 700 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall of 1995 1 Architecture 701 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall of 1995 1 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1996 62 Architecture 202 - Introductory Design Studio Spring 1996 17 Architecture 399 - Self Directed Study Spring 1996 1 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Pre thesis Student) Spring 1996 1 Architecture 700 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Spring 1996 1 Architecture 201 - Introductory Design Studio Fall of 1996 14 Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall of 1996 50 Architecture 399 - Self Directed Study Fall of 1996 1 Architecture 701 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall of 1996 1 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1997 56 Architecture 700 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Spring 1997 1 Architecture 201 - Introductory Design Studio Fall of 1997 19 Architecture 214 - Mechanical Systems Fall of 1997 50 Architecture 699 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Fall of 1997 1 Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power Spring 1998 50 Architecture 402 - Advanced Design Studio Spring 1998 15 Architecture 403 - Independent Design Studio Spring 1998 1 Architecture 692 - Environmental Research Seminar Spring 1998 8 Architecture 700 - Directed Work (Thesis Student) Spring 1998 2 Methods
Evaluation of teaching is institutionalized at UH through the student evaluation process at the end of each semester. While these student evaluations are very useful instruments, there are several others which are also meritorious.Within the School of Architecture, the Faculty Personnel Committee (FPC) visits each probationary faculty member during their class time, during the course of the semester, and often provides valuable feedback. I addition, the FPC develops reports on the probationary faculty which formalizes this information. On an informal level, I have had the opportunity to speak with faculty who have observed my teaching style, and informed me of notable attributes.
Excellent and useful teaching evaluation information is inevitably gleaned from my teaching assistants, who have both intimate experience with my teaching style, and access to student information which is often otherwise undisclosed. Not to be dismissed are the comments which I receive directly from students, either during the duration of the semester or afterwards. From students I get helpful, critical, and often humorous advice. I find that I can assess my teaching effectiveness to a degree simply through assessing whether or not my students are learning. The typical instruments for this are quizzes, final exams and comprehensive exams.
Taken in turn, the following is my understanding of the information embodied in these teaching evaluations methods.
Evaluations
Since I joined the faculty in 1992, my UH student evaluations forms have been tabulated by the School of Architecture personnel committee as part of the process of evaluating my performance. A summary of these numbers is included in the text which follows. It is my understanding that neither the School of Architecture nor the University have any published norms with which to compare student evaluation numbers. With this in mind, it remains reasonable to assume that high ratings indicate satisfaction with my teaching performance. The personnel committee numbers show the following global results:In my Architecture 214 class my student teaching evaluations indicated that 80% of my students rated my teaching as good or excellent. In my Architecture 213 class my student teaching evaluations indicated that 84% of my students thought my teaching was good or excellent. In my Architecture 201 Introductory Design Studio 95% of my students felt my teaching was good or excellent, and over 60% felt that overall, my teaching was excellent, the highest rating on the form.
Within the detailed areas on the evaluations, my highest ratings (4.5 - 4.8 on a scale of 5) generally occurred in the following categories: Course relevant, Good relationship in class, Instructor presented course with enthusiasm, Genuine interest in students, Good rapport with students, Available to students, Clear competence of subject, Grading consistent and fair.
My least favorable ratings (3.75 - 4) were in the following areas: Course structure, Course content was interesting, Pacing of course, Instructional materials, Organized and well prepared, Presented class material well, Genuine interest in students, Created desire to Learn, Use of class time.
In Arch 416 my mean score has been between 4.08 and 4.46, in Arch 213 my mean score was between 4.07 and 4.50; in Arch 214 my mean score was between 3.94 and 4.31, and in Arch 201 my mean score was between 4.48 and 4.70.
The UH evaluation forms also have space for written responses, and although the responses vary widely, I believe that they generally track the scores as indicated. The FPC has been very positive in noting my strengths; specifically my knowledge in the areas of my interest and experience, and my ability to be articulate, attentive, responsive, fair and independent.
Working with my teaching assistants has been enlightening; their evaluation of my teaching often takes a proactive form such as suggesting another method of addressing a topic or assignment. Teaching assistants can act as the indicators of the classes comprehension, and give me immediate response to adjust my pace. Similarly, quizzes and exams are often indicative of my teaching effectiveness; a near bell curve is a common resulting distribution of scores from an examination. I was pleased that in 1994 two of my Architecture 201 students won AIA design awards for work they produced in my class, to me this indicated a high recognized level of design competence was achieved.
SERVICE , PROFESSIONAL, AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES
Service to the University
Fall 1992
ï Academic Procedures Committee
ï Curriculum Committee
ï School of Architecture Committee
ï School of Architecture Esquisse Chair
ï Judge, Pumpkin Esquisse
ï Specification of Furniture Fixtures and Equipment List for ECS Laboratory
ï Various design juries and reviews
ï Presented "Mayan Architecture" lecture for UH European Languages Dept. "Tertulia"
Spring 1993
ï Academic Procedures Committee /Student Admissions
ï Curriculum Committee
ï School of Architecture Committee
ï School of Architecture Esquisse Chair
ï Arranged a donation by HVB of a trip to Japan for two School of Architecture students
ï Specification of Furniture Fixtures and Equipment List for ECS Laboratory
ï Various design juries and reviews
ï Arranged lecture by Assistant Professor Stephen M. Ervin, of Harvard Graduate of Design
Fall 1993
ï Director of Research, School of Architecture
ï Graduate Program Committee
ï Experimental Housing Project Team
ï Curriculum Committee
ï Landscape Architecture Curriculum Committee
ï APCA Symposium Committee
ï Judge, Pumpkin Esquisse
ï AIAS Faculty representative
ï Constructed shading devices for the School of Architecture building temporary facilities
ï Various design juries and reviews
ï Arranged lecture by Professor John Welch of the University of Manitoba
Spring 1994
ï Director of Research, School of Architecture
ï Graduate Program Committee
ï Curriculum Committee
ï Landscape Architecture Curriculum Committee
ï APCA Symposium Committee
ï AIAS Faculty representative
ï Various design juries and reviews
Fall 1994
ï Director of Research, School of Architecture
ï Lead Instructor, 200 level design studios (60 students)
ï Graduate Program Committee
ï Curriculum Committee
ï Landscape Architecture Curriculum Committee
ï APCA Symposium Committee
ï Palm Capital Faculty representative
ï Various design juries and reviews
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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
AIA / Honolulu Chapter
I have been a member of the AIA since 1992, and participated in many AIA functions. In May 1994 I presented at an AIA / Honolulu Chapter sponsored workshop entitled "Hawaiian Design: Energy Conscious Architecture". Along with Kent Royal, AIA and Virginia MacDonald, AIA, I spoke to over 50 professionals and homeowners at the University of Hawaii / Hilo. Since January 1995 I have served as chairman of the AIA / Honolulu Energy and Environment Committee.Illumination Engineering Society on North America
Because of my involvement as a professional lighting consultant I became a member of the Illumination Engineering Society on North America (IESNA) in 1992. I have participated in many local IESNA functions, luncheons, seminars, lectures and tours. In the summer of 1994 I applied for and was awarded a $3500 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to participate in a two week long IESNA Seminar for teachers of lighting. In addition, I often invite IESNA representatives to present to my Architecture 213 - Lighting Illumination and Power class, this further strengthens ties between the academic and professional community.Solar Energy Societies
My interest in energy issues in design led me early on to become an active member in both the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and its international umbrella organization, the International Solar Energy Society (ISES). I have attended half a dozen ASES / ISES conferences, and presented papers at four conferences. I am also active in a related international organization, the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) organization, and have presented papers at two of their annual conferences.Society of Building Science Educators.
The Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE) is a very exciting organization, perhaps the most talented and proactive group I belong to. The members of the SBSE are the professors of ECS at schools of architecture all over America. The SBSE publishes a newsletter, distributes teaching support materials, and conducts workshops, seminars and retreats. I have participated in several seminars, made presentations, contributed teaching materials and participated in all aspects of curriculum development.Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) spans the US academic architectural world with support services, conferences and forums. I have participated in several ACSA conferences, presenting papers and chairing sessions. I also served as a paper reviewer for the ACSA Technology Conference at Harvard Graduate School of Design.Habitat for Humanity
The School of Architecture students have become increasingly involved in Habitat for Humanity (HfH), a non profit national organization which helps provide housing for low income families. I have participated in HfH workdays several times, and organized luncheons where HfH representatives could meet our School of Architecture students and explain HfH's work. This student initiative is gaining momentum, and I have agreed to serve as a Faculty Sponsor for a Campus Chapter of HfH when the student participation reaches a significant enough volume.Renewable Energy Information Service
The Renewable Energy Information Service (REIS) is a 501C3 nonprofit corporation which I co founded in 1987. The mission of REIS is to provide information regarding architecture and energy saving technologies to locations which would otherwise not have access to such information. Through REIS donations of magazines and books have been collected and distributed to locations throughout Hungary, Eastern Europe, and parts of China. In response to a specific request, in 1994 REIS collected over 1000 volumes of architectural periodicals which were sent to the architectural library at the School of Building Studies at Cluj - Napoca in Romania.Hawaii Pollution Prevention
Working with the Pollution Prevention Program of the Hawaii Department of Health, I helped to organize a workshop to educate practitioners in the construction industry regarding pollution prevention concepts. This workshop included approximately 150 people, including 50 professors from various related departments within UH.Asia Pacific Activities
Working with the Pacific Business Center, the Government of Yap, Micronesia, and the American Samoa Community College has been profoundly rewarding. While initially business related, my activities in these Pacific communities have grown to span the full range of my abilities and experience. I have helped with issues such as problem definition, conflict resolution, cultural adaptation and communication in addition to the architecture and planning work which initiates each visit. My work with these people and institutions has resulted in a myriad of business, cultural and academic opportunities for all involved.Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination."
John Dewey, The Quest for Certainty
APPROACH TO RESEARCH
Since 1993, I have been the Director of Research at the School of Architecture. Research is intimately tied to practice in architecture; each professional project allows the opportunity to explore some previously untried idea. Professional projects document the evolution of research, the work listed below as "Sunlighting Research" with William Lam led naturally to it's application in design, as noted in "Daylighting the Wampanaug Building" and the "Low Energy Office Building in Micronesia". By publicizing this work the value of these explorations can be examined in the critical light of our peers, and promote yet the further development of this research.
My research falls into two general categories; that work which is related to human behavior issues (such as the Post Occupancy Evaluation work and the Chinese Courtyards study) and that work which is related to energy and environmental systems work (such as "Systems Ecology" and "Identifying Significant Landscapes in Hawaii").My current work in American Samoa and Yap combines all of the above, striking a balance between behavior issues and environmental issues, and a balance between professional practice and pure research. It is at this nexus that I find quality and value in my work.
Following is a list of research projects which I have been involved in during my professional career. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but to identify some of the more significant projects and give an idea of the scope and breadth of my experience.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Research Projects Agency Funding Amount Year Description Photovoltaic Research and Demonstration Project Hawaiian Electric Company $36,500 1997-98 Installation and monitoring of a 2kw amorphous standing seam BIPV(Building Integrated Photovoltaic) System on a building located in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction DBEDT $2,000 1998 Development of guidelines and a workshop to prevent pollution through minimizing the generation of construction waste. Low pollution ground transportation model for the Tourist Industry Environmental Protection Agency $8,038 1998 Development Low pollution ground transportation model for the Tourist Industry Photovoltaic/ Solar hot water learning module web pages Environmental Protection Agency $9,275 1998 Produce ìlearning modulesî which can be used as guidelines for the application of solar hot water collectors and photovoltaic panels in Hawaii. The guidelines developed will be published as paper documents, and also posted on the Sundial Hawaii energy efficiency world wide web site. Residential energy efficiency guidelines and Hawaii Energy Rated Homes Department of Energy and DBEDT (tentative) $355,000 1998 Development of a method for rating and financing energy efficient and environmentally balanced design and construction. Gable vent / radiant barrier/ insulation effectiveness EPA / DBEDT $22,275 1998 A building monitoring study to assess the relative effectiveness of Gable vents, radiant barrier, and insulation for reducing heat gain in Hawaii residences Daylight Design Guidelines for Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency $16,900 1997 Production of guidelines for determining the quantity of daylight that can be expected in buildings with a given window or skylight Cultural Masterplan for Hawaii's Airports Department of Transportation $93,000 1996-7 Development of guidelines to assist in making Hawaii's airports regionally and culturally appropriate (my involvement was primarily environmental systems guidelines) Environmental Building Coilition of Hawaii (EBCoH) Environmental Protection Agency $29,600 1996-98 Creation of a guild to educate the general public through the exchange of ideas and information at meetings, public forums, and publications. The Guild also provides a forum for networking and informal exchange. EBCoH 1998 Speaker series Environmental Protection Agency $6,183 1998 1998 speaker series on the principles of ecological building EBCoH 1997 Speaker series Environmental Protection Agency $9,315 1997 1997 speaker series on the principles of ecological building Place Making Rhythm Independent None 1997 An investigation into the patterns of use in a public space, as monitored by video. With Ralph Knowles and Jeff Krauss Reduction of Energy Use on the University of Hawaii Campus Through Preformance Contracting University of Hawaii None 1995-98 An ongoing project to address the ineficiencies on energy use on the University of Hawaii Campus through retrofitting existing buildings. When complete, these improvements are estimated to provide aproximately $3.million / year in savings. Natural Ventilation study Environmental Protection Agency / HELCO $5,500+Equip. 1997 Case study of a Hawaiian residence in use Energy Web Server Department of Health $8,875 1996 Construction of a Web site to distribute information of energy efficient design to the architectural community. Green House Hawaii Environmental Protection Agency $15,000 1996-7 Demonstration of environmental technologies to the architectural community Advanced Building Technologies Department of Energy and DBEDT $120,000 1997 Research into the commercialization of advanced technologies into the construction industry Identifying Significant Landscapes in Hawaii University of Hawaii Seed Grant $2,000 1994-95 Identification and documentation of notable Hawaiian Landscapes Low Energy Office Building Design in Micronesia Pacific Business Center $30,000 1993-4 Programming, analysis and design of a office building in Yap, Micronesia to utilize passive cooling, daylighting, and photovoltaic electricity Physical Models /
Virtual ModelsUniversity of Hawaii and Apple Computer $2,500 1992-93 Investigation of the effectiveness of using computer models and physical models as teaching tools Daylighting the Wampanaug Building ARC Design Group NA 1992-93 Computer based data logging and daylighting analysis of a multipurpose building in Massachusetts SOLPAS Macintosh Independent NA 1989-90 Transcription of the DOS based energy modeling software developed at Los Alamos for the Macintosh computer . Teaching Environmental Controls University of Hawaii NA 1992-93 An overview of curricular ideas and their application Systems Ecology and Architecture Independent NA 89-94 A study of the application of systems theory to architectural interventions Hungarian Organic Architecture Independent NA 86 - 93 A study of the ideas and forms of this architectural movement. With Prof. Jeff Cook Department of Mental Health Design Guidelines DCPO NA 1987-89 Comprehensive architectural programming guidelines for DMH hospitals and CMHCs. Member of 8 person team. Post Occupancy Evaluation of the Quincy Mental Health Center DCPO NA 1988 Evaluation and recommendations based on examination of the facility in use. Study Manager of 3 person team. Definitions of Dwelling: MIT Masters of Architecture thesis MIT NA 1986 An investigation into the relationship of architectural form and meaning. Site Planning Course Research MIT NA 1985-86 Research Assistant work with Gary Hack / Stephen Ervin to customize Auto Cad system for course. Architectural Studies:
Cordoba, SpainMIT NA 1985 Research Assistant work with Fernando Domeyko. Analyzed spatial characteristics of city fabric. Chinese Courtyards:
A Tradition in ChangeIndependent NA 1986 Study of cultural and climatic concerns in evolving housing typologies. Your Solar House
- 35 Years LaterIndependent NA 1983 Historical research into the assumptions and conclusions of the 1947 book "Your Solar House" Sunlighting Research William Lam Associates NA 1983-5 Researcher / Writer. Extensive model testing and data analysis in preparation for the book "Sunlighting as Formgiver for Architecture". Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold , 1986 Design for Survival: Bachelors of Science Thesis Antioch College NA 1980 A manual for retrofitting existing buildings for energy efficiency and passive solar applications
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Name Address Phone Raymond Yeh, Dean of Architecture, University of Hawaii School of Architecture, University of Hawaii2410 Campus Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96812 808.956.7225 mailto:
Raymond Yeh Yeh@uhunix.uhcc.Hawaii.eduPapaliitele Dr. Failautusi Avegalio, President American Samoa Community College Mapusaga Campus, American Samoa Community College Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 684. 699.2062 Jeffrey Cook; Regents Professor of Architecture School of Architecture Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287 602.965.6210 mailto:prof.cook@asu.edu Stephen Ervin, Assistant Dean for Information Technology, Director of Computer
Resources, Harvard Graduate School of DesignHarvard Graduate School of Design, 48 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 617.495.2682 mailto:
Stephen Ervin servin@mars.gsd.harvard.eduRaj Saksenna, Former Dean of Architecture Department of Architecture Roger Williams College, Bristol, RI 401.253.1040 Don Watson, Former Dean of Architecture, RPI Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 518. 276. 6460
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Don Watson lakesidedj@aol.comBob Osten,Partner, Lam Associates 617.354.4502 Lam Associates 84 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02140 617 345 4502 mailto:
Bob Osten LAMMAIL@aol.com