James Symanski Jr. P.E. LEED AP
    Title Sustainable Design Program Manager
    Organization U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Organization Web Site http://www.va.gov/
    Institution Type Government Agencies & Laboratories
    Languages I speak English
    Please list your areas of Expertise Sustainable Design
    Summarize your expertise in greater detail Senior sustainability engineer with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Develops sustainable facility design standards and coordinates the implementation of green building policies. Represents VA on numerous inter-agency task forces and committees, including the Whole Building Design Guide Advisory Council and Sustainable Subcommittee, the National Science and Technology Council's Subcommittee on Building Technology Research and Development, the FEMP Interagency Task Force Technology Deployment Working Group, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Sustainability Task Force.
    Blog/Website http://contributor.yahoo.c...
    Whitepapers & Research Contributor to Building Occupant Behavior publication issued by National Science & Technology Council.
    Books & Articles Published Book - Save Your Energy: Home Energy Saving Solutions

    Article - Three Ways to use Energy Star in Federal Facilities (Public Works Digest)
    Awards, Associations & Memberships Member - U.S. Green Building Council, National Capital Region

    Member - ASCE's Committee on Sustainability

    Member - Association of Energy Engineers
    Media Experience Have been interviewed for, and quoted in, several written publications.
    Educational Background BS from U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY)

    MS from Univ. of Missouri (Rolla, MO)

    MBA from Golden Gate University (San Francisco, CA)
    Interested In Would be glad to be interviewed for subjects including sustainability, sustainable infrastructure, energy security, energy efficiency, water conservation, military, and veterans issues. Requests regarding VA's design & construction program must be routed through VA's public affairs. I will handle all other requests in an unofficial capacity during off-duty hours only.
    Country US
    State DC
    Office Phone (831) 236-3544
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