Bill Bobenhausen, FAIA, CCS, LEED AP
Essential Backround
Bill founded Sustainable Design Collaborative LLC in 2001. Previously (1981 to 1994), Mr. Bobenhausen was President of the predecessor firm Energy Design Collaborative, Inc.
His commitment to environmental architecture was cemented during the year of his graduation from the City College of New York School of Architecture in 1973. War in the Middle East, and the World's First "Energy Crisis." Perhaps related? In any case, the learning began, and the passion is still undiminished despite the considerable "greenwash" out there.
Served as President of the Metropolitan (New York) Solar Energy Society (Chapter of American Solar Energy Society), 1978 through 1982.
Early member of AIA National COTE (Committee On The Environment) Committee, 1996 through 2003).
Served in key roles during the formative years of the New York Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC): Treasurer in 2001 & 2002, and Chairman during 2003. A LEED AP (Accredited Professional) since 2002.
Selected as a Fellow by the American Institute of Architects (the profession's highest individual honor), in 2001.
Information Sharing
Mr. Bobenhausen served as one of about 12 instructors for AIA in their national "Energy and Architecture Workshop" program from 1980 until 1986. He taught over 50 two-day programs throughout the nation with other key experts including the late Greg Franta, Si Daryanayi, and Ben Evans.
For over 25 years, Mr. Bobenhausen has served as an adjunct faculty member at the City College of New York, Pratt Institute, and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
He is the author of three books including: Simplified Design of HVAC Systems; and the co-author with original author James Marston Fitch of the 1999 edition of the classic American Building: The Environmental Forces That Shape It (1999) including a new chapter, Toward Sustainability.
Green Design & LEED
Bill is an environmental architect with over 30 years of diverse architectural experience that has included key responsibilities in the design and construction of over 400 institutional and commercial buildings including a wide range of LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) projects.
Mr. Bobenhausen has selectively applied the LEED-NC (New Construction) and LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors) Green Building Rating systems to dozens of projects including: offices; commercial interiors of various types including high profile offices that carefully weigh the use the environmentally-preferable materials including C2C (Cradle-to-Cradle) products; health and hospital facilities; university buildings and schools; media centers; high-rise residential; environmental centers; botanical gardens; and others.
At the inception of the typical LEED process, a "Charrette" is organized for the owner, design team, and interested parties to review all aspects of the project from an Energy and Environmental standpoint. Some credits are targeted, others declared possible, and others not applicable "for that project". A preliminary LEED score is totaled. And even more importantly, dialogue is established that must be nurtured throughout the LEED process. Noteworthy recent charrettes include:
- Jacob Burns Media Arts Center, 32,000 sf, Pleasantville, NY - LEED-CI (now Gold)
- General Electric Financial Services, 270,000 sf , Stamford, CT - LEED-CI (now Gold)
- Dormitory Authority State of New York, 35,000 sf, Metrotech, Brooklyn, NY -LEED-CI
- Office of General Services - Department of Labor, 67,100 sf, Brooklyn, NY - LEED-NC
- Faculty House/Columbia University - 34,000 sf Historic Renov., NYC - LEED-NC (now Gold)
- Westchester Med.Center/Ronald McDonald House - 18,000 sf, Valhalla, NY LEED-NC
AIA/CEU Programs
Develops and conducts SDC's AIA/CEU Continuing Education programs targeted for the architectural design profession in the New York Area. Relishes preparing customized educational
Programs for specific public or private clients so that the "green" that is discussed, is primarily the "green" that really matter to them.
Programs for the Port Authority of New York, NJHEPS, Columbia University and others to prepare for LEED Certification/Information
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