Beth Campbell
Username
Beth Campbell
Proposer First Name
Beth
Proposer Email
ecampbell@unityhomes.com
Proposer Last Name
Campbell
Proposer Company/Organization
Unity Homes
Proposer Phone
(616) 644-1321
Proposer Job Title
Project Manager

Boston 2023 Areas of Focus

Proposed Session Description
To achieve mass adoption of offsite construction, the building process as we know it has to be reevaluated from multiple perspectives. This is especially true when combined with the goals of scaling up low carbon and high performance objectives. The session will explore how the three primarily residential companies have built their businesses around offsite manufacturing principles and have developed strategies to “unsilo” the industry. By focusing on collaboration instead of competition, problem solving instead of finger pointing, and true participation at all levels, each company has achieved successes which stand in stark contrast to the siloed workflows found in typical construction.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
It directly addresses new roles and opportunities for women in the construction industry as we move toward an offsite construction model.
Learning Objectives
To investigate how three different companies approach offsite manufacturing and reinforce vertical integration of the design-build process
To consider how integrated design, pre-manufacturing, and construction optimization each play a role in transforming the industry
To explore what to expect as a client or partner in an offsite construction project
To examine and share ideas for adoption of offsite fabrication practices to support the scaling of high performance construction
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
This presentation was submitted to PhiusCon 2022. However, it was not accepted. Instead, Edie and Beth were invited to speak on a panel about scaling up. Therefore the structure and presentation information are fundamentally different. It was also submitted to Passive House Canada Offsite Symposium (online), which occurred in September 2022. Similarly, the format was significantly changed so different information and presentation format is proposed here.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
We propose 1-1.5 hours timeslot Each company presents for 10-15 minutes, then we host a moderated conversation
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023

Comments about your speaker roster
Panelist Edie Dillman is CEO and co-founder of B.PUBLIC Prefab. As co-founder of a decidedly disruptive company, she is committed to systems change and the rapid adoption of solutions for the natural and built environment. As director of communications and strategy at Innovate + Educate, she worked nationally on systematic problems in the education-to-workforce field seeking critical change for equitable pathways and lifelong learning. B.PUBLIC Prefab is a woman-owned public benefit corporation based in Santa Fe, NM. It has developed standard wall/roof/floor components to create high performance structural building envelopes. It serves architects, builders, and developers of low-rise new construction to exceed code and help change the world. B.PUBLIC focuses on housing sustainability, environmental responsibility, supporting equitable development, and building systems that prioritize reduced carbon footprint and resilience. ------------- Panelist Ilka Cassidy, Dipl. Ing. Architecture, CPHC is co-founder of Holzraum System. She is passionate about Passive House envelope design and building science, focusing on the benefits of natural building materials. She grew up in Germany and received her Diploma of Engineering/ Architecture degree from the RWTH Aachen. In her work with pre-manufactured systems, she connects architectural concepts and design seamlessly with construction and engineering, incorporating sustainability goals and occupants’ health in every aspect of the design process. She has worked on multiple projects as a Certified Passive House Consultant and is an active member of Green Building United in Philadelphia as well as a podcast host for the Passive House Accelerator. Ilka co-founded C2 Architecture, a Philadelphia based full-service Architecture firm, in 2005. Holzraum System is a thermal envelope design firm that focuses on high performance and low carbon-structural enclosures. The company translates design intent into files ready for offsite fabrication use by multiple manufacturing facilities across North America. ---------------- Panelist Beth Campbell, Trainer Phius CPHB, Sustainable Homes Professional Beth is passionate about innovation in the built environment. She’s been working as a construction and R&D project manager for Unity Homes since 2020. Previously, she built high performance projects for design-build companies in Portland, OR. She got her start in construction 18 years ago with "bags on”, primarily working in natural and low embodied carbon buildings. She was on the Passive House Northwest board for 6 years and Beth recently started teaching the Phius Certified PH Builder course. Unity Homes is dedicated to building better homes for more people. Unity uses sophisticated technology and innovative prefabrication to streamline the process, minimize waste and guarantee performance. Located in New Hampshire, Unity is a leader in high performance innovation for single family construction throughout New England (and beyond). The parent company is Bensonwood, founded on principles of environmental responsibility and leading in transforming the construction industry for the past 50 years.
Anything else you'd like to tell us about your session proposal?
We may have a moderator available for the discussion/breakout portion of the presentation Shannon Pendleton, Principal, CPHC, Assoc. AIA, NCARB at Sanderson Sustainable Design Sanderson Sustainable Design (SSD) combines best in class building science with place, community advocacy, and historical context. Offering Certified Passive House Consulting solutions for clients and teams through listening, prioritizing goals, and sharing proven techniques. The company specializes in zero energy, non-toxic, pest, dust and mold-free homes for multi-generational, affordable, and low carbon buildings. The firm is experienced in new construction, reconstruction, deep energy retrofits, custom prefabrication, client advocacy, non-profit facilitation, and team building. Assoc, AIA. NCARB, BOD Bergen County Technical School, BOD Aquetong Water Association, Green Building United Passive House Community, Environmental Advisory Council, Solebury PA, Passive House Accelerator Host, Passive House Live.
Reviewer 1
Nielson, Christopher
Reviewer 2
Nielson, Christopher
Curator
Nielson, Christopher
Proposal #
103
Session #
804
Committee Decision
Accepted

Presenters

Full Description
- A new way of working has to be established to meet goals of a more efficient and scalable built environment. - Women are playing a key role in this new construction paradigm. The three presenters play diverse roles within their companies, and as such, will showcase how a range of crossover job opportunities exist between the construction, design, architecture, engineering and business sectors. -Each presenter has a distinctive approach to the “pre-manufacturing” process for high performance buildings. The speakers will highlight effective strategies used to achieve beautiful, scalable, and efficient projects. -We will explore: - What a shift toward offsite construction means for companies beginning to evolve away from traditional building methods - Ideas for preparing your company systematically and contractually to incorporate offsite manufacturing into your workflows - How to encourage buy-in from key stakeholders - Strategies for vertical integration, whether teams are fully in-house or networking collaboratively - How offsite manufacturing mitigates risk for clients - Concepts around scaling up high performance residential construction via offsite methods