Sustainable Smart Cities Symposium April 3, 2013 Fouad H. Fouad, Ph.D., P.E. Professor and Chair, CCEE Department

1. Sustainable Smart Cities Symposium April 3, 2013 Fouad H. Fouad, Ph.D., P.E.Professor and Chair, CCEE Department Director, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center

2. Mission Fostering cross-disciplinary research, training, education, and outreach for the purpose of developing innovative solutions for sustainable smart cities

3. College of Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Medicine School of Public Health Facilities Dept. of Civil, Constr, & Environ Engineering

4. UAB Schools Birmingham Community UAB Facilities SUSTAINABLE SMART CITES RESEARCH CENTER Outreach Research Education

5. Research

6. Main Areas of Research • Green infrastructure design • Intelligent technologies for smart cities • Environmental sustainability • Health and livability • Green transportation solutions • Economic development • Government and public policies

7. Education

8. Sustainability Courses at UAB • Design of Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities • Intelligent Transportation Systems • Green Building Design • Sustainable Construction • Energy Resources • Energy Conservation • Air Pollution

9. UAB School of Business • Fall 2013: SSC 301 Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering (3 Hrs) • New course developed exclusively for business majors. • Course will focus on engineering topics including sustainable / green design, alternative environmental infrastructure and sustainable smart cities development.

10. SSC Cities Master’s Degree • A pioneer program addressing many areas of sustainability • This program is intended to give decision makers a broad background and conceptual knowledge to remain competitive in the marketplace • Admission requirements: BA or BS Degree, Professional Recommendation, etc. • 33 Hrs: 10 Courses and an SSC Capstone Project.

11. Livable Communities Education Educational and Professional TrainingModules on Sustainable Design and Rating Systems for NeighborhoodDevelopment and Transportation • Participating Universities: UAB, Georgia Tech, and Univ. of Florida Funding: approx. $100K, to be spent in 2013, provided by the Regional University Transportation Center at University of Florida “Southeastern Transportation Research, Innovation, Development and Education Center (STRIDE)”

12. Senior Design (Fall 2012) Design of a pedestrian bridge and parking lot at Railroad Park with sustainable features: • Sustainable water management • “Driveable grass” parking lot • Bio-retention cells • Pedestrian friendly designs • Aesthetic designs • Sound reduction

13. Senior Design (Spring 2013) Design of a sustainable city: • Students develop sustainable master plan • Design elements of the city using sustainable practices and materials • Estimate impacts relative to conventional design

14. Outreach and Training

15. Student Training – Summer 2013

16. Summer Enrichment Program 2013 What is it? Learning program to promote opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to increase enrollment in engineering schools with sustainable transportation focus Who is it for? Currently enrolled freshmen, particularly African American and Hispanic/Latino students When is it? 4 week summer program, May 31 - June 28, 2013

17. Highlights of Recent Activities

18. Pre-Conference - February 27, 2013 • The Built Environment: Health and Livability of Cities • Keynote Speaker: • Hugh Barton, Emeritus Professor • Planning, Health and Sustainability • University of the West of England, Bristol, UK • Special Advisor on Healthy Urban Environments to the • World Health Organization Healthy Cities European Programme.

19. Technologies for Disaster Resiliency and Future Protection of Communities Collaborative strategies to foster revitalization, capacity building and school reform in communities impacted by the April 2011 tornadoes in Alabama Based on Cross Organizational Collaboration Resource Fiber/Alabama LLC UAB UA TU UWA

20. Structural Strength and Behavior of AAC POWER PANELS • Advantages • Lightweight board for commercial, industrial, and residential construction • Pollution free in manufacturing and usage • 4-hour fire rating • Termite and pest resistant • Good workability for ease and speed of construction

21. Green Construction Methods • A study of the ENR top 100 green contractors to identify key green construction practices and the total LEED points that can be assigned to specific practices • Break it down to 3 main areas in construction of environmental impact • Materials • Energy • Water

22. Birmingham Downtown Circulator Roundtable

23. Fuel Cell Bus Demonstration Design, build, and testing of a hybrid electric/ hydrogen fuel cell bus: • System testing underway in Georgia • H2 fueling station at MAX maintenance yard • Will enter revenue service in Birmingham by summer 2013.

24. New Partnerships

25. MoU with the City of Bham UAB will work with the City in areas related to sustainability. Activities may include: • Provide intellectual support for the Mayor’s councils • Provide research on environmental, energy, smart cities, and livability issues • Support the Mayor’s initiatives on recycling, energy efficiency, smart cities development, and livability • Coordinate UAB research initiatives with the City • Other activities of mutual interest to and benefit for the Parties Feb. 27, 2013

26. International Collaboration • In June 18-25, 2012, a delegation from the U.S. (including UAB) were invited to visit England as part of the US/UK Communities for Health Exchange Program. • We have established a working relationship with Staffordshire University, Sustainable Futures Lab. • Exploring joint research opportunities and collaboration around sustainable smart cities. Signed an MoU with Staffordshire University

27. UAB Campus Initiatives

28. UAB Sustainability Committee • Faculty • Purchasing • Facilities • Energy Management • Recycling • Design & Construction • Transportation • Media • Students • Hospital Encourage, support, and communicate sustainability efforts across the UAB enterprise

29. UAB Facilities • $7m annual utility cost reduction as compared to 5 years previous • Climate occupancy sensors • Lighting upgrades • Fin water reuse • Solar panels • Recycling • Green roofs

30. Thank You!

32. SSC Online Certificate Program Dr. Martha Bidez Interim-Director, Division of eLearning and Professional Studies

33. SSC Certificate Program • Summer 2013: UAB Launches SSC Certificate Program; 3 Certificates will be offered • Flexible: Available online with live help sessions • Career Minded: Each certificate class will be eligible for up to 1 graduate credit hour, 12 PDH, and/or 1.2 CEU • Affordable: $895 per certificate course • Progressive: Advanced / emerging topics offered by UAB faculty and adjuncts

34. SSC Certificate Courses this Summer • SSC 501 Principles of Sustainability • Dr. TalatSalama • June 10th – June 28th 2013 • Study of sustainability principles applied to planning, design, operation, and renovation. Emphasis will be on resource efficiency, environmental protection, and waste minimization.

35. SSC Certificate Courses this Summer • SSC 503 Sustainability of Common Building Materials • Dr. Chris Waldron • July 22th – Aug. 9nd 2013 • Examine the common structural building materials (steel, concrete, masonry, and lumber) through the lens of sustainability. Explore methods for evaluating, comparing, and enhancing the sustainability of each.

36. SSC Certificate Courses this Summer • SSC 505 Green Building: Rating Systems • Dr. Jason Kirby • July 1st – July 19th 2013 • This certificate course will examine the similarities and differences between major US green building rating systems (LEED, ENVISION, etc.) and discuss opportunities for incorporation into sustainable smart cities design.

37. For More Information • Dr. Jason T. Kirby is available today to answer questions about these academic programs and to assist those who are interested in participating. jtkirby@uab.edu 205-934-8479