Green Design: Brownfield Redevelopment (RV-10183)

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Brownfield is used to describe land that is abandoned or underused out of concern that the land is contaminated. There are a variety of estimates that claim there are anywhere from 450,000 brownfields to over 5 million acres of abandoned properties throughout the US alone. These properties are sited in every metropolitan city in the U.S. as well as in rural America creating major urban infill opportunities. This 2-hour interactive online course gives you a better understanding of what brownfield is, where it came from, where it still exists and with the help of USGBC and LEED, the multitude of Federal, State and local initiatives that surround brownfield redevelopment.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course you will be able to:

Recall how brownfields were created
Define the term brownfield
Identify the varieties of techniques for brownfield cleanup
Recognize what differentiates a major brownfield cleanup with a minor one
Identify the government’s involvement and regulation in brownfield redevelopment
Categorize what is out there from a federal, state and local initiative standpoint to encourage the cleanup of brownfields
Define and effectively understand the brownfield redevelopment credit for LEED buildings
Use Case studies as a guide for insight of existing brownfield sites that have been successful redevelopments

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Tommy Brown

Tommy is a Project Coordinator for Tuck-Hinton Architects in Nashville, TN. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University in 1998 and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Tennessee in 2006.

Tommy’s father is the principal of Lawrence P. Brown Architect and Associates where he spent summers building models for clients. Tommy has worked in Jackson, WY for Carney Architects where he contributed to the LEED-Platinum Certified Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve.

Tommy is a LEED Accredited Professional and maintains an active interest in how sustainability reflects design. He is the chair of the Membership Committee for the Middle Tennessee Chapter of U.S. Green Building Council and a member of the local chapter of the AIA Committee on the Environment. In addition, he is a volunteer for the Tennessee Fund for Sustainability. In his spare time Tommy enjoys renovating his 1930s home with his wife, outdoor sports, and coaching lacrosse.