Edward Rice
Username
Edward Rice
Proposer First Name
Edward
Proposer Email
er@annbeha.com
Proposer Last Name
Rice
Proposer Company/Organization
Ann Beha Architects
Proposer Phone
(617) 448-1750
Boston 2022 Areas of Focus
Proposer Job Title
Senior Associate
Proposer Additional Info
Ed Rice’s innovative design approach integrates technology and sustainability principles into landmark existing buildings. He has led ABA projects at Harvard University, University of Chicago, the Smithsonian Institution, MIT and Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. He was Project Manager ABA’s renovation of MIT’s Simons Building for Mathematics. He leads ABA’s Sustainability and Resiliency Task Forces and is a frequent lecturer on topics related sustainability and resilient design. Ed holds a Master of Science in Architectural Studies from MIT and a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University.
Proposed Session Description
This session explores the challenges and rewards of renovating a 110-year-old Collegiate Gothic building at Harvard University to meet ambitious energy reduction and sustainability goals. Institutions are challenged by rehabilitating historically significant buildings with new mechanical systems, insulation, program changes and code upgrades, all within budgets, demanding schedules, and the limitations of existing masonry buildings.
Through the example of the recently completed Swartz Hall project at the Harvard Divinity School, this panel will discuss the strategies used to explore options, build consensus, implement and commission solutions, and to achieve Harvard University’s and the Divinity School’s present and future energy goals. With Harvard University’s Green Building Services and Sustainability Consultant Atelier 10, Ann Beha Architects guided a process of workshops, energy and hygrothermal modeling, existing conditions investigation, research of healthy materials, and historic stone envelope treatments.
The demonstration of cost savings in tandem with a healthy interior environment, empowered stakeholder decision-making, and led to a renovation that supports a sustainable future for the Divinity School and the University. Ultimately, Swartz Hall was renovated and expanded to achieve 30-40% annual utility cost savings compared to ASHRAE 90.1 and incorporated a substantial amount of materials that meet the Living Building Challenge materials criteria.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
This case study features a minority owned architectural firm.
Learning Objectives
Apply efficiency strategies for retrofitting historic buildings.
Interpret and apply hygrothermal modelling to safely insulate masonry walls.
Evaluate and prioritize project scale versus campus scale energy goals.
Leverage community engagement to achieve sustainable initiatives.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Recommended Length
90-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2022
Comments about your speaker roster
Larry Jones Bio:
With a background in environmental engineering and management systems, Larry’s technical expertise with energy efficiency, daylighting, thermal and visual comfort, water, policy and governance have been instrumental in strengthening Atelier Ten’s expertise in the cultivation of creative, practical and appealing design solutions. He has consulted on over 100 LEED certified projects providing services ranging from environmental design, daylight consulting, benchmarking, carbon, masterplanning and, most recently, the modernization and renewal of existing buildings throughout the Eastern United States.
Larry has been successfully managing multiple benchmarking systems including LEED, Living Building Challenge for major institutional, cultural, and commercial projects. Larry’s leadership extends beyond Atelier Ten with his active involvement with organizations including the United States Green Building Council where he is an appointed LEED Fellow, Green Business Certification Institute, and International Living Future Institute (ILFI). . In addition, he has taught environmental systems courses for the graduate environmental studio at the Yale School of Architecture, an environmental design course focusing on the Living Building Challenge at Georgia Tech, and has guest lectured at various institutions including Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania. Larry holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Syracuse University and teaches at the Yale School of Architecture.
Reviewer 1
Nugent, Julia
Proposal #
161
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
This session provides other professionals a framework to engage stakeholders and align user goals and aspirations with energy and overall project goals. Specific application for upgrading historic buildings with sustainability measures without compromising the integrity of the building will inspire discussion for similar retrofit projects.