The Greenest Building: The Black Magic of Adaptive Reuse and Modernizing Existing Buildings

The Greenest Building: The Black Magic of Adaptive Reuse and Modernizing Existing Buildings

Are global supply chains constrained? Is there uncertainty in construction costs and schedules? New buildings are no longer primary the focus of development in the DMV with double digit vacancy rates and changing norms for daily work and living. For the design professional in today’s uncertain market conditions, the design challenges exponentially increase when attempting to implement long-term resiliency, or cutting-edge sustainable practices. This session will explore how existing buildings can provide green paths towards design excellence and a profitable future in real estate. 

Presented by:

David Bell, FAIA, LEEDap
Principal
BELL Architects, PC

T. David Bell, FAIA, LEEDap, Virginia Tech graduate, founder of BELL
Architects, PC an award-winning firm in Washington, DC specializing in historic preservation and sustainable design with 40+ years of experience with clients like AOC, MNCP, US: GSA, DOI, DOD, DOJ and multiple DC agencies. He presented certified AIA HSW at DCPL Stewardship for Climate Action (2021), Six AIA DesignDC, Four Traditional Building Conferences among many others. He is the former president of the DC Preservation League, founding chair of the High-Performance Building Committee, and at-large board member of AIA|DC.