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 for both our new and existing buildings must be closely evaluated.
A case study of the Albert Kahn building will demonstrate how emerging glass technologies can play an important role in a building’s restoration, maintaining its architectural characteristics, and can create jobs in urban environments. A detailed examination will be paid to the embodied and operational carbon of different design strategies.
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Event Time:
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Room / Location:
Marina 2
CEU Information:
Attendance for each full conference day offers 4.5 credit hours for both RESNET and MA CSL licensure.
CEU Credits:
AIA: 1 LU|HSW
BPI: 1 Hour
GBCI: 1 Hour (BD+C, ID+C, WELL)
NARI: 1 Hour
PHIUS: 1 Hour
Learning Objectives:
- Compare the energy reduction challenges of retrofitting versus new construction.
- Identify emerging technologies that can help upgrade existing buildings and significantly reduce carbon usage.
- Analyze how the embodied carbon and operational carbon from case studies can be applied to reduce the whole life carbon of windows.
- Maximize triple bottom line results - historic restoration, energy efficiency, and equity focused workforce development - while still delivering an effective and cost efficient project.
Session ID:
BOS22-211
