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STATION DESIGN 5 The Station Design Conference is a one-day workshop, being held on July 15, focusing on best practices and design innovation for public safety officials and municipal leaders who are responsible for department facilities, from initial concept through construction. It is specifically focused on providing fire and public safety management education on designing and construction of new facilities. If you are actively involved in the decision-making and are interested in the latest trends, materials and equipment for public safety facilities, this conference is for you! NEW THIS YEAR: Preconference 1-on-One Sessions on July 14 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Participants will meet as a group at 1:00pm for a group presentation titled “Design for Performance: Are you on the Path to the Station You Need?” where the Architects will review key issues related to the design and construction process and current trends in fire station design. The 1-on-One sessions with an Architect will be held between 1:30 pm-4:00 pm, and for added value, the Architects will also host a series of short side seminars and case-studies for the attendees to enjoy before and after their scheduled 1-on-One session. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Opening Remarks Janet Wilmoth, Project Director, Station Design Conference 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM A Foundation to Build Upon: The Right Start for your Project Ken Newell, AIA, LEED, AP BD+C, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects All the world’s great, time-tested structures were built on solid foundations and the same is true for fire stations. This presentation will introduce the foundational components necessary for planning, design and construction of a great fire station and include controlling costs, selecting the design team and building a 50-75 year station. 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Surviving the Process David Pacheco, AIA, Partner, Pacheco Ross Architects, P.C. Dennis Ross, AIA, Partner, Pacheco Ross Architects, P.C. Learn how to survive and skillfully navigate design and construction. Is there a formula to follow? What is right and wrong? Do you need a feasibility study? How do you reach the public and why should you? A fast-paced program will educate, demonstrate current trends that fire departments and communities are using for and against projects; good practices and bad and how to avoid pitfalls and recognize opportunities to build an efficient, effective facility. 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Decisions & Outcomes: Performance Based Design Brian Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, Principal/President, TCA Architecture • Planning Forest Hooker, RA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate, TCA Architecture • Planning Program discusses emerging trend of Performance Based Design, focusing on 3-4 fire stations in which process was used. Advantages and disadvantages of PBD and lessons learned. 11:15 AM – 12:15 AM Program for Success Lynn Reda, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Hughes Group Architects A program for a fire station is just a list of spaces and areas, right? Perhaps not. Learn how to develop a program for your For information or to register visit FirehouseExpo.com 23


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