Cutting Ties: Designing to Reduce Reliance on Existing Utility Plants
As institutions continue to decarbonize, project teams are being challenged with the question “How can we minimize reliance on existing central utility plants even if we do not have space on site to go fully net zero?” Amidst overwhelming budget and site constraints, success can be achieved through a collaborative and iterative process that, through rigorous analysis and engagement, balances energy performance, cost, and resilience to realize ambitious carbon reduction goals in new construction.
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Describe how a site-specific geothermal well field can support multiple independent buildings with different load requirements.
Explore how different façade strategies can reduce overall cooling/heating loads of buildings.
Communicate system strategies and pros/cons with owners and other stakeholder groups.
Calculate a simple payback period and LCCA for an implemented mechanical system.
This session is pre-approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU|HSW), LEED (BD+C, O+M), MA CSL, and NARI certification. Those who attend a full day of the conference are additionally eligible for credit toward Phius and RESNET certification.