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Engineered Natural Ventilation for Climate Resilient Buildings and Occupants

This session explores how mixed-mode ventilation and cooling can enhance resilience and livability in dense urban environments like New York. We'll examine how buildings can be designed to manage noise, air quality, and airflow, using examples like Limberlost Place and 1014 Fifth Ave. Mixed-mode systems offer flexibility during disruptions while promoting comfort, well-being, and connection to outdoors—key elements of a human-centric, climate-adaptable design approach suited to today’s evolving cities.

Event Date
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Room / Location
The Hub

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Learning Objectives

Explore how mixed-mode systems make buildings and occupants climate resilient

Determine how a comfort-based design approach reduces reliance on mechanical systems

Address key considerations that must be incorporated very early in mixed mode designs to ensure occupant health and comfort as well as optimal system efficiency

Tackle challenges that are unique to large-scale NV systems

CEU Information

Approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU|HSW), BOC, BPI, GBCI (BD+C, ID+C, O+M, WELL), NARI, Phius, and RESNET certification

Session ID
NYC25-148
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