Next Generation Green Restroom Design v2

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Next Generation Green Restroom Design v2

Sponsored By: Excel Dryer

Description: Sustainable restroom design can address the global concerns of water shortages and the impacts of the building sector on our environment. This program identifies the newest technologies in high-efficiency restroom fixtures including how to choose water-saving products and the practical, economic, and environmental benefits of high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryers versus paper towels. Also included is an in-depth analysis of how these products earn points toward LEED® v4 credits and other green building standards to comply with new, best practices in green building.

Presented by: William Gagnon and Penny Bonda, Excel Dryer, Inc. and Ecoimpact Consulting, LLC

Presenter Background Information

Name: William Gagnon and Penny Bonda

Title: William Gagnon - Vice President–Marketing and Key Accounts, Excel Dryer, Inc. and Penny Bonda - Board of Directors chair-elect of the Healthy Building Network, Excel Dryer, Inc. and Ecoimpact Consulting, LLC

Background

William Gagnon is the vice president of marketing and key accounts for Excel Dryer, Inc., manufacturer of the patented high-speed, energy-efficient XLERATOR® hand dryer. William works closely with green building industry leaders including architect firms, specifiers, distributors and end-users to determine ways in which high-speed hand dryers fit into national sustainability initiatives such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Credit system and the new Executive Order (E.O.) 13514; Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance.

With over 15 years of industry experience, Gagnon frequently speaks before trade groups, contributes to key industry trade publications and is quoted regularly about green restroom design.

Penny Bonda has been an active participant in the green building industry since its early stages and has pioneered the development of many of the accepted practices and recognized standards that have defined the sustainability movement. Popularly referred to as the “mother of green interiors,” she is the founding chair and primary author of the U.S. Green Building Council committee for LEED Commercial Interiors rating system.

Her published works include Sustainability Matters, written with the General Services Administration and the highly regarded Sustainable Commercial Interiors, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley & Sons. A prolific speaker, Bonda has presented more than 400 self-authored workshops, seminars, webinars and lectures on diverse topics to design professionals, students, businesses and organizations.

Penny is a Fellow of the U.S. Green Building Council and the American Society of Interior Designers. She was named to the National Register of Peer Professionals for GSA’s Design Excellence Program. She is also the recipient of ASID’s 2007 Designer of Distinction award and the 2003 USGBC Leadership Award, the second person to be so honored. Penny received an Honorary Doctorate from the New York School of Interior Design and has received honorary Senior Fellowship from the Design Futures Council. She currently serves as Board of Directors chair-elect of the Healthy Building Network.

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