Conference Agenda

Various Locations in the Gallatin Valley

11:00 A.M.

Pre-conference Design Charrettes and Workshops

New to the conference agenda this year are three in-depth design workshops focused on specialist presentations, discussions and site visits in small groups of planners, architects, engineers, landscape designers, community members and more. Each charrette will be limited to 26 people. Nominal additional registration fee applies. More details to be announced. Topics include:

• A Green Energy-Efficient Residential Design
  Learn how to incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable materials into an in-town residence. Hear from specialists on solar and geothermal energy and alternative energy incentives, recycled and innovative materials, native landscaping and much more. Visit a few projects in Bozeman, and take the ideas and materials to the drawing board with a model home design of your own. Meeting at old TreeHouse Kids building near Daily Coffee, 1200 N. Rouse, on the Northside of Bozeman before the railroad tracks off Rouse Ave.


• Thor Arnold, Zimtor Architecture
• Dave Schaub, Refuge Sustainable Building Center
• Mike McPherson, Comfort Engineering
• Errol Shumann, Greenspace Landscaping
• Barton Churchill, Independent Power Systems


• Adaptive Reuse: The Northside Redevelopment
  Curious how to reuse an historic industrial building, adapt outdoor commercial spaces to be livable and redevelop in an urban setting? Explore a site just blocks from Main Street in Bozeman, and hear from developers, neighboring land owners, city planners, urban planners and others on how to redevelop a vibrant infill commercial area, the challenges involved and the economic impacts of adaptive reuse. Includes presentations, discussions and a site visit. Meeting at old TreeHouse Kids building near Daily Coffee, 1200 N. Rouse, on the Northside of Bozeman before the railroad tracks off Rouse Ave.


• James Tuer, JWT Architecture and Planning
• Brian Krueger, City of Bozeman Planning office
• Bob Hietala, Prospera Business Network
• Dennis Steinhauer, Archer Construction
• more to be announced.


• Land Planning & Subdivision Design
  Wondering how land planning and subdivision design can enhance a landscape? In partnership with LightHawk, answer that question with an aerial perspective from flights offered over the Gallatin Valley. Before the free flight, this workshop will focus on the Gallatin Valley’s land planning from both a county and a city perspective. Get a close look at subdivision design, with examples of mixed-use residential development, rural subdivision, and of course, the impacts of poor designs. Liability form required. Meeting at the Gallatin Gateway Inn, 76405 Gallatin Rd, before traveling to the airport for flights.


• Chris Saunders, City of Bozeman, Dept. of Planning and Community Development
• Randy Carpenter, Sonoran Institute
• Susan Kozub, intrinsik architecture

5:30 P.M.

Conference opening reception at Pierce Flooring and Design

• Food and drink provided. Located on 1921 W Main St, just off 19th.

Onsite at the Gallatin Gateway Inn

7:00 A.M.

Breakfast and registration

8:00 A.M.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Jonathan Weber, NewWest.Net

8:05 A.M.

Bozeman's Downtown Improvement Plan

• Chris Naumann, Downtown Bozeman Partnership

8:15 A.M.

Development and Design: The State of the Business

The economic slump has radically changed the dynamics of development across the Rocky Mountain West. What kind of impact is this having on the design and architecture community? How is it affecting design philosophies and trends? Will it have a long-term impact on land planning and development style? What, if any, infrastructure and community investments can be planned and designed during this downtime — and where does the federal government's infrastructure package fit in? Who will be best poised to take advantage of these changes?

• Louis Bieker, 4240 Architecture, Inc.
• Andy Epple, City of Bozeman, Department of Planning and Community Development
• Gary London, The London Group
• Cynthia Parker, Mercy Housing Inc.

9:15 A.M.

Keynote: Dr. Arthur C. Nelson, FAICP, Director of Metropolitan Research, University of Utah

Mega Trends for the Northern Rockies: A new perspective on the trends of the Northern Rockies and what can position us for a prosperous future.

10:00 A.M.

Break

10:20 A.M.

The New Western Urbanism

Creating great urban places is a long-term effort. While some large projects are likely to be on the back burner until the economy recovers, the demand for vital in-town spaces is likely to accelerate. What is the future of the small Western city? What designs are consumers and residential communities seeking — and what designs are holding their value at this time?

• Ralph Johnson, MSU School of Architecture
• Ben Lloyd, Comma-Q Architecture, Inc.
• Roger Millar, Missoula City/County Planning Office
• Rachel Winer, Idaho Smart Growth

11:20 A.M.

Conservation Design: Lessons from the Field

A wave of new developments have attempted to integrate development with working landscapes, preserving both the aesthetic and economic values of ranches and farmlands while addressing the realities of the new economy. Are these projects working? Can old Western industrial areas become integrated into the new? What are the challenges, what have we learned from the early efforts, and where do we go from here?

• Presentations followed by a panel discussion
• Bruce Burger, Land Decision Resources
• Josh Spitzer, Sun Ranch Group
• Kat Vlahos, Center of Preservation Research, University of Colorado Denver

12:15 P.M.

Lunch

1:15 P.M.

Showcase:: Three Great Designs and How They Happened

• Robert Hull, Miller|Hull Partnership
• Alan Maskin, Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects
• Michael Tavel, Michael Tavel Architects

2:30 P.M.

A New Era in Sustainable Design

Once considered a luxury for the socially conscious, sustainable design is now almost a necessity for many developers and clients. Yet the economic realities of the moment require that cost be paramount in many design decisions. How can we build efficient, environmentally friendly structures while keeping prices in line? How are leaders in the green building field attacking this issue? What are some of the realities of green "buzzwords" fitting into the Norther Rockies' environment?

• Angela Dye, A Dye Design
• Don MacArthur, MMW Architects
• Dan Stevenson, CTA Architects Engineers
• Robert Young, Red Feather Development

3:30 P.M.

Break

3:50 P.M.

Economic Stimulus and What it Means for You

With the abrupt fall-off in new residential and commercial building, many practitioners see the federal economic stimulus program as a possible lifeline that will fund work, schools, hospitals, roads and other public infrastructure. Where is this money flowing, and when? Who holds the purse strings, and how can you win your share?

• Jim Lynch, Montana Department of Transportation
• Danielle Blank, National Parks Conservation Association
• Cynthia Parker, Mercy Housing Inc

4:40 P.M.

Changing Ground: Innovation and Collaboration within the School of Architecture at MSU

• Project #1: Sustaining Kukai’au Ranch: Reading and rendering ethics of the landscape
• Project #2: Re-Choreographing Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park
• Project #3: Khumbu Climbing School Design/Build Studio

5:15 P.M.

Closing Remarks