Garner and Bohack asked to speak about SIUE New Science Building

Sustainability expert Leslie Garner and Project Architect Bob Bohack recently spoke at the I2SL conference in San Diego about how the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville New Science Building is able to accommodate current and future students while resourcefully integrating sustainable features.

Among the strategies used in the building:

  • Grouping fume hoods on the top two floors, reducing the overall ductwork running to the rooftop exhaust system
  • Strategically grouping offices to create zones for the air-handling system
  • Employing a VAV system of two units for the labs: one for office areas and one for the vivarium and aquaria

The end result is a LEED Silver building that accommodates the lab classes five days a week instead of the seven days a week that was previously needed.

A full overview of their presentation can be found on the I2SL website.

Leslie Garner, LEED AP, BD+C, GGP, GPCP
Leslie Garner, LEED AP, BD+C, GGP, GPCP

Hastings+Chivetta Architects is expanding again, adding a fifth office to their firm. The new office is located in the historic Hamilton-Brown Shoe Factory building near downtown Columbia, MO.

“We are thrilled to expand our firm’s presence within the State of Missouri,” said Hastings+Chivetta President Christopher Chivetta. “We have worked with many clients in this region, including the University of Missouri Columbia, Truman State University, University of Central Missouri and currently the Hagan Scholarship Academy. We are excited to be a part of the future growth in this region.”

Leslie Garner, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, GPCP, has been promoted to Director of the Columbia office. Garner has been with the firm since 2009, most recently providing construction administration to high-profile academic clients such as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Washington University.

In addition to directing the Columbia office, she will continue as the firm’s sustainability leader, providing firm-wide guidance on LEED certification and sustainable practices. Her passion and leadership in the area of sustainable design have made her a tremendous resource for clients.

Garner earned her Master of Construction Management and Master of Architecture from Washington University. She earned her Bachelor of Science Human Environmental Science from University of Missouri in Columbia.