BuildingEnergy Boston 2022 - Sessions by Room

Sessions in Marina 2

Monday, February 28, 2022
Session Title Time Speakers Areas of Focus
Indoor Air Quality in Affordable Housing: Issues, Occupant Perceptions and Solutions

Ventilation-system design and occupant behavior both significantly impact indoor air quality and consequently the health of occupants in affordable multi-family housing, that is increasingly being... Full Description

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Greer Hamilton
John Durant

Justice and Equity

Building Envelope

Health and Comfort

NHPUC Low-Moderate Income (LMI) Community Solar Projects

By law, the NHPUC is required to develop a program using a portion of the Renewable Energy Fund (REF) to directly benefit LMI residential customers. The Low-Income Community Solar Act of 2019... Full Description

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Daniel Weeks
Jude Nuru
Jameson Small

Justice and Equity

Energy Production and Storage

Policies, Codes, and Standards

Climate Change and Resilience

Retrofit, Restore, or Replace: Understanding the Whole Life Carbon of Windows

Windows and glazing play a disproportionate role in a building's performance compared to other parts of the assembly.  As we strive to meet our 2030 and 2050 climate goals the design strategies... Full Description

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Kyle Sword
Katherine Allen

Design Process

Building Envelope

Materials

Affordable Housing: Saving Energy & Money While Addressing Climate & Equity Goals

What lessons can you learn from completed new construction passive and net zero affordable projects? How can we bring costs down with further experience and tools? Learn from a design build firm... Full Description

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Lisa Cunningham
Prudence Ferreira
Beverly Craig
Colin Booth

Justice and Equity

Design Process

Building Envelope

Health and Comfort

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Session Title Time Speakers Areas of Focus
ReVision Energy Training Center: An Innovative Workforce Development Program

In response to the increasing demand for certified electricians to meet the challenges of transitioning to a clean energy future, ReVision Energy launched a state-certified training education... Full Description

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Vaughan Woodruff
Astrid Blanco

Justice and Equity

Construction Process

Policies, Codes, and Standards

Business and Finance

Retro-Cx: Achieving Carbon Reduction Goals through Training and Collaboration

Even the most successful Retro-Commissioning projects encounter some level of conflict. Fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and engagement with the building’s operating staff can help... Full Description

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saverio Grosso

Health and Comfort

Operations and Maintenance

How to Scale Up High Impact Embodied Carbon Reductions through Projects and Policies

Take a deep dive into what three projects in the Northeast have done to minimize embodied carbon. The example projects have each taken different approaches: one project focused on concrete in an... Full Description

2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Mark Webster
Carmen Torres
Andrea Love
Michelle Lambert

Design Process

Materials

Policies, Codes, and Standards

Climate Change and Resilience

Building and Diversifying the Trades Workforce

Many businesses are struggling to find, hire, and retain the next generation of workers. This session will help employers connect with training programs, understand barriers to employment, and... Full Description

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Kate Stephenson
Katrina Belle
Lily Lukaszevicz
Jason Taylor

Justice and Equity

Construction Process

Business and Finance