Pamela,
On the West Coast, there are several models for building science faculty at universities to provide research, expert opinion and design assistance to architecture firms. These include:
Center for the Built Environment at UC Berkeley
http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu/ Integrated Design Labs throughout the Pacific Northwest
http://www.integrateddesignlab.com/ OregonBEST Laboratories
http://oregonbest.org/what-we-offer/access-to-research-tech-expertise/oregon-best-labs/ and our Research-based Design Initiative in Portland
http://www.researchbaseddesign.org Each is a bit different in terms of the type of research and/or design assistance offered. Here in Portland, SRG Partnership and YGH Architects have participated in at least two of these collaborations. I'd encourage you to contact Kent Duffy at SRG or Lona Rerick at YGH to get their opinions from the practice side.
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Corey Griffin Assoc. AIA
Assistant Professor
Portland State University / School Of Architecture
Portland OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2015 18:39
From: Pamela Sams
Subject: Environmental Scientist or engineer
Sean,
I should have been more clear in the way that I stated my comment. I wanted to ask if anyone had experience with building scientists; experts in the physics of building environments and technology. My understanding is that they are valueable as part of the early design team and I have not been part of a tem that had this kind of expertise. I have worked with weather and climate analysts, envelope consultants and building envelope commissioning agents. i am curious to hear from an architect that has worked with a Building scientist as part of their design team. Thnk you for your comment.
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Pamela Sams AIA
Technical Director
Gensler
Washington DC
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