This presentation reviews the most significant accomplishments and contributions of Architect, Industrial Designer, Researcher and Educator, Loren Abraham in the fields of Architecture, Product Design and Innovation, including Software and publications. It also reviews several major research and development initiatives including a Biomimetic Concept for Retractable Stadium Roof and the Ark-Angel, a self-stustaining emergency response catamaran for coastal areas.

1. Light work
Loren Abraham
1991-2013

2. Past and future past
…the future is going to
be a lot like the past…
…only more so.
_Faith Popcorn

3. Loren Abraham
Timeline
Past
Present
Future

4. Loren Abraham
Initiatives and Organizations
• Sustainable Buildings Industries Council Chair 1991-93
• Initiated ASTM Green Buildings Committee (E51) 1992
• AIA National COTE scientific advisor ERG 1990-92
• Greening of the White House Initiative 1992-1996
• Founding member US Green Building Council 1993
• LEED Guidelines Committee 1993-1995

5. 1991-2011 Critical Work
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
C2C designtex fabric

6. loren abraham
architecture with WM+P

7. HERMAN MILLER “GREENHOUSE”
OFFICES & FACTORY
William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

8. 901 Cherry
GAP Office Building
William McDonough + Partners
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•
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Green Roof
Raised Floor – Displacement Ventilation
Daylighting
Life Cycle Cost Analysis Model
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

9. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

10. Gap
Combined
LCCA
Summary of Cost
Benefit Analysis
Initial
Costs
$
Reduced
HVAC
Costs
Net
First
Costs
Annual
Energy
Savings
Annual
Operation
Savings
Simple
Payback
Green Roof
434,550
4,250
430,300
24,000
4,250
11
Underfloor Plenum
532,000
75,000
457,000
19,000
155,400
2.6
Daylighting
414,392
2,035
412,357
19,070
3,430
18
81,285
1,299,657
62,070
163,080
5.8
Combined 1,380,942
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
with William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

11. 100000000
10000000
1000000
100000
10000
Productivity $
Best
Absenteeism $
Worst
Most Likely
Gap
Combined
LCCA
Most Likely Productivity Gains
Benefit to Owner
Absenteeism
Productivity
% Improved
% Improved
Cost Benefit
$
4
9
1,581,000
Daylighting
4
9
1,581,000
Combined
8
18
3,162,000
Underfloor air distribution
(UFAD)
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
with William McDonough + Partners
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

12. A.J.L. CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
William McDonough + Partners
Net-Zero Energy building
Living Machine
Full Daylighting
Building as Teaching
laboratory
Indoor and outdoor
relationships
integrated green
infrastructure
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

13. abraham + associates architects
public architecture
Hennepin County
Brookdale Regional Center
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
In association with Buetow & Associates, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

14. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

15. Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

16. Minneapolis Central Library
Green Roof
Architects: Pelli and Architectural Alliance
Landscape Architect: Kestrel Design Group
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

17. Green Roof Interpretive Center and
Garden Classroom
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

18. Final Design Scheme
GREEN ROOF PLAN
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

19. Grand Opening 2010
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architecture
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

20. Loren Abraham
Design Research and Product Development
• Product Design - 9 Patents
• Ecological Product Development
– C2C Protocols, MBDC, 1996
– Designtex Fabric, MBDC, 1996
• Software and Publications
– Energy 10 Software, 1996
– DOE Energy Design Tools, 1996
– Sustainable Building Technical
Manual, USGBC, PTI, 1996
– Living Spaces: Ecological
Building and Design, 1999
– Whole Building Design Guide
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

21. Loren Abraham, IDSA
Product Design
Including 9 Patents
while with Andersen Corporation R&D

22. Daylight collection and distribution system
Patent no. 5467564
An apparatus designed to capture and direct daylight to a target area in a building
or other structure. A housing provides an aperture and passive directing structure
which directs daylight entering the apertures towards the target area. The passive
directing structure can also direct daylight towards reflecting surfaces in the
housing which, in turn, direct the daylight towards the target area.

24. Skylight Patent No. D374087

25. Daylight Collection and Distribution System
Patent No. 5,408,795

26. Rule Based parametric design apparatus and method
US Patent 5548698

27. Rule Based parametric design apparatus and method
US Patent 5548698

28. Integrated method and apparatus for selecting, ordering
and manufacturing art glass panels
US Patent 5570292

29. Andersen Art Glass Customizable Panels

33. Handle Trim Set Assembly
US Pat. no. D312565

34. Loren Abraham
Timeline
Past
Present
Future

35. Zero Impact Sustainable Strategies
Showcase Home
Barott House
Columbus Township, Minnesota
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects

36. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Optimized for Winter Sun
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects

37. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Optimized for Summer Sun
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects

38. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Open
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects

39. Retractable Roof Concept B
Roof Closed
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects

40. Loren Abraham
Current Research and Writing
Software Development
– Game show as a teaching tool:
Solar Jeopardy - developed for MRES and
the Minnesota State Fair Eco-Expo
Sustainability Stage
– Integrated Energy/Water Calculator
– Zero+ Toolkit - tools for achieving netzero
Current Publications
– 2013-2014 (5774) Hebraic Pocket
Calendar - from a messianic worldview
– Make Each Day Count – a Messianic
Guide to Counting the Omer
– Building Performance Assessment for
Dummies
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

41. Solar Jeopardy
Solar 101
History
of Solar
Solar
Tech
Dollars &
Sense
In the
News
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42. Timeline
Past
Present
Future

43. Research Project:
Bio-mimetic Concepts for a
Retractable Stadium Roof

44. Bio-mimetic Concepts for a Retractable Stadium
Roof
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

45. Target Field and TCF Bank Stadium – Open Air?
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

46. Case example:
Shanghai
Qizhong Forest Sports
City Tennis Center
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

47. Shanghai Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

48. Example of Biosynthesis: Iris of an Eye
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

49. Rotating Retractable Roof:
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

50. Biosynthesis:
Flowering
Plants
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

51. Example of Bio-morphic: Fibonacci Spirals
Loren Abraham, AIA, LEED AP
abraham + associates architects
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

52. Ark-Angel
Thursday November 15, 2012
www.Ark-Angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

53. The Need
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

54. Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

55. Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

56. Rising sea
levels
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

57. Tsunami
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

58. School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
..Disaster-AidBanda_Aceh_Tsunami_Damage.pdf
Ark-angel.org

59. The response…
Ark-Angel
A sustainable technology emergency response shallow draft
vessel
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

60. Concept
The Ark-Angel Sustainable
Technology Catamaran is:
– a quick response vessel intended for
coastal areas impacted by natural
disasters or other emergency situations.
– Provides drinking water, emergency
power, medical assistance and
emergency aid or evacuation.
– A greenhouse that recycles water and
wastes and provides food and fuel for the
hydrogen powered cruiser.
– the central open space can be extended
five feet on each side extending the
dining and great room
– functions as a fully self-contained and
self-sufficient living environment
– all major systems and functions are
autonomously controlled and monitored
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

61. Precedents

HSV-2 Swift

Solar Sailor Ferry

Have-Blue XV-1
HSV-2 Swift,stationed in Little Creek,Va
sailed to the waters off Louisiana to provide
support.
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

62. Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

63. Hull Designer
Consultant:
Kurt Hughes
Sailing Designs
http://www.multihulldesigns.com/
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

64. Ark Angel Concept
Sustainable Technology
85’ Length 40’ Beam
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

65. Ark Angel
Disaster relief
Minimal draft allows vessel access to
stricken areas in a first responder mode
Emergency water filtration – individual
family to community scale systems
Temporary shelter can be fabricated
quickly from
Emergency medical supplies and
trained medical volunteers.
Communications systems to assist in
coordinating relief efforts.
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

66. Ark Angel
Power and propulsion Systems: Two 25 kW solar
hydrogen power plants, twin 25 hp whisper quiet
electric drives and lithium batteries.
Hull construction: with experimental extremely strong
and yet ultra lightweight structural composite so that
sufficient water storage capacity (along with the
associated ballast) is available in the hulls.
Rainwater harvesting, desalinization and gray water
recycling as well as advanced filtration and
purification technologies are all employed to provide
the high volume of pure potable water that may be
needed during emergency relief operations.
Wastewater is purified and reused for plant irrigation
in the greenhouse bio-filtration and hydroponic planting
ponds.
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota
Ark-angel.org

67. Ark Angel Technologies
• Acoustic Hydroponic food production
• Dual hull design providing water storage/ballast
compartments
• Stabilization system –to stabilize boat during
rough seas and when sailing under high wind
• Powered Slide expands beam of boat from 30-40’
• “Set-and-forget” rigging design for sails and mast
• Advanced GPS navigation and satellite
communications systems
• Regenerative battery charging under sail
• The 'artificial leaf,' uses sunlight to split water into
hydrogen and O2.
• Wind turbine, Solar PV sailcloth and other
Renewable Energy sources
Ark-angel.org
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

68. There is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills
countless splendid plans: That the moment one definitely
commits oneself, then Providence moves too.
All sorts of things occur to help one that would never have
otherwise occurred. A whole stream of events issue from
the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of
unforeseen incidents and meetings and material
assistance which no man could have dreamed would
come his way.
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota

69. Whatever you can do or dream you can,
BEGIN IT.
Boldness has genius and magic in it.
BEGIN IT NOW.
_Goethe
School of architecture | Adjunct Slam 2012
College of Design | University of Minnesota