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INSTRUCTORS:
Antonia Nelson, P.E., LEED AP
Steve Miller, CTS
Aaron Wascher, P.E., LEED AP BD+C, GGP, GPCP
Ben Williams, LC
Purpose and Background
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the groundbreaking renovation of the First National Bank (FNBO) Tower in Omaha, Nebraska. Designed to accommodate a more collaborative and healthy office environment, this project highlights the transformative power of modern engineering practices. We'll explore the intricate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology systems upgrades that have revitalized this 45-story landmark located in Omaha’s urban core.
Key Highlights:
- Award-Winning Excellence: Discover why this project has been recognized with the 2024 ACEC Nebraska Honor Award and Category Award in the Building Systems and Technology section.
- Pursuit of WELL Certification: Learn about our journey toward achieving WELL Certified Gold status on specific floors dedicated to conference rooms, offices, and food service areas including a full-service kitchen and café.
- Innovative Workspace Design: See how unique power distribution and open workspace designs enhance productivity and offer stunning views of the Omaha skyline.
- Advanced Lighting Solutions: Understand the integration of customizable lighting controls that adapt to natural daylight, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere for employees.
- Amended Building Envelope Thermal Integrity – Discover how Alvine Engineering’s mechanical design team investigated and solved critical building temperature control issues.
- Sustainability Practices: Review our waste stream diversion strategies encompassing landfill, recycling, energy bags, and composting.
- Increased Employee Productivity: See how technology standardization and user interface conformity leads to better time management.
- Next-Gen Training Spaces: Uncover how active-learning andragogy has been introduced to corporate training, supported by technology-rich training spaces.
- Client Engagement: Experience the re-imagined client-facing spaces featuring immersive projection mapping, large-scale LED walls, and architecturally embedded displays.
- Artistic Collaborations: Witness the creation of a unique centerpiece on the marketing unit floor, blending art and technology with a large direct-view LED element.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Evaluate Renovation Techniques: Participants will evaluate innovative renovation techniques and sustainable practices implemented in high-rise buildings.
- Analyze Engineering and Technology Applications: Participants will analyze real-world applications of cutting-edge engineering and technology systems used in the First National Bank Tower project.
- Create Healthier Workspaces: Participants will create strategies to design healthier and more collaborative workspaces based on insights gained from the webinar.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for practicing MEPs, structural engineers, architects, architectural engineers, project managers, and professionals involved in building renovations and sustainable design.
Outline
- Project Overview
- Design Highlights
- Mechanical Design Highlights
- Electrical Design Highlights
- Low-Voltage Design Highlights
- Project Challenges and Solutions
- Level-by-Level Renovation Overview
- Sustainable Design that Promotes Health and Wellness
- Q&A
How to Earn Your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
This course is worth 1 PDH. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to attend the live session and/or watch the recording(s) and complete the post-session survey. If the course is taken On-Demand, there will also be a 10 multiple choice question post-test.
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