UCLA: A Greater Campus for Greater LA

This virtual presentation will cover Adaptive Reuse Strategies at work on UCLA’s new Off-Campus locations.

The webinar will take place on January 14th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PST.

An email confirmation with Login information will be sent 24 hours prior to the event. 

SPEAKERS

Todd Lynch, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C – Principal Project Planner, UCLA Capital Programs
LEED and Green Buildings Expert

A Professional Practice, Construction, and Sustainable Design Lecturer, Todd also serves as UCLA Architecture and Urban Design’s Architect Licensing Advisor for students and alumni recording experience through AXP or preparing for ARE and CSE exams, an organizer of the annual Career Fair, and Faculty Advisor for AIAS, USGBC Students, Renewable Energy Associates, and Student Action Research teams at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

Todd is Principal Project Planner and Green Building Specialist at UCLA Capital Programs, enforcing UC Sustainability Policy and campus LEED certification efforts. To date, Todd has completed 47 certifications, 16 at Platinum level. Todd serves on the UCLA Sustainability Committee, the UC-wide Green Buildings Working Group, and the Board of the USGBC-Los Angeles Chapter.

Todd is a Founding Partner and Principal of Sharif, Lynch: Architecture, an award-winning practice focused on residential and commercial projects in Southern California that emphasize sustainability. Prior to joining UCLA in 2009, Todd’s notable past projects included the Barnes Foundation Philadelphia by Tod Williams | Billie Tsien Architects, the Annenberg Public Policy Center at UPenn by Fumihiko Maki and Associates, and the Seattle City Hall by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

John D’Amico – Principal Project Manager, UCLA Capital Programs (Nimoy)

John D’Amico holds master’s degrees in both architecture and urban planning. He began his career at UCLA in 2001 as project manager for the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center. He was promoted to his current role in 2006. He oversaw construction of the Evelyn and Mo Ostin Music Center and the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden entrance.

D’Amico was elected to city council in West Hollywood 2011. During his three years on the council, D’Amico initiated discussions on issues such as traffic congestion, historic preservation, affordable housing, citywide communication strategies, election reform, arts and culture and emerging technologies. He went on to serve as Mayor of West Hollywood where his focus was on creating an opening for discussions about innovation and new technologies, and helping to integrate the new growth on the Eastside and advance dialogue about how West Hollywood can help end AIDS.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

HSW justification:
Adaptive reuse conserves material and social / cultural resources, reduces carbon emissions, and extends the stability of established communities.

The attendee will learn about and be able to explain/describe:
1. Overview social, cultural, and preservation advantages of adaptive reuse projects.
2. Overview environmental impact reduction and material resource conservation advantages of adaptive reuse projects
3. Understand best practices and lessons learned from three adaptive reuse projects in Los Angeles.
4. Review strategies and considerations for adapting to and managing satellite spaces across a large and complex organization