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Embodied Carbon & Sustainable Design
WEBINAR SERIES (3 Consecutive Thursdays)
FEB 3, 10 & 17, 2022 | 11 a.m. - Noon (EST)
PRESENTATION TOPICS:
2/03: Buildings & Carbon: Understanding Embodied Carbon and its Impacts on Design
2/10: Design Considerations for Flooding and Sea Level Rise
2/17: Decarbonizing New York's 100 Year Old Office Buildings
3.0 SEAMASS PDHs or 3.0 NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs
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Only "live" attendees receive PDH credits.
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Weekly Topics & Overviews: |
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FEBRUARY 3:
Buildings and Carbon:
Understanding Embodied Carbon and its Impacts on Design
Presenter: Jacob Deva Racusin | Director of Building Science & Sustainability
New Frameworks
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Above: Example slide from this presentation
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
This presentation will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related carbon emissions throughout a building’s life cycle. A particular focus will be paid on the embodied carbon impacts of structural systems and the role of structural design in addressing these impacts.
We will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment, covering topics such as the global carbon cycle, whole building life cycle analysis, operational carbon, embodied carbon and the impact of building materials and practices, carbon storage and buildings as carbon sinks, and the “time value” of carbon.
Next, a series of solutions for different structural material approaches will be presented. Finally, we will explore applied strategies in the context of a structural design practice, covering topics such as goal setting and defined metrics, carbon accounting tools, and workflow in the design process.
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FEBRUARY 10:
Design Considerations for Flooding and Sea Level Rise
Presenter: Matthew R. Gilbertson, PE, SE | Senior Consulting Engineer
Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Flooding is one of the nation’s most costly natural hazards, but – despite the risks – construction continues to increase in flood-prone areas. Sea level rise and increased precipitation associated with climate change are increasing the frequency and severity of coastal and riverine flooding, while buildings far from the waterfront can be subject to local flooding. Careful planning and design can help reduce the risk of flood damage and minimize the business interruption caused by flood events.
This presentation will help designers better understand flood hazards and the options available for enhancing the flood resilience of buildings. We will summarize the present-day and future flood hazards for Massachusetts, New England, and beyond, discuss strategies for designing flood damage-resistant structures, and explore various approaches to flood mitigation.
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FEBRUARY 17:
Decarbonizing New York's 100 Year Old Office Buildings
Presenter: Colin Schless, LEED, CPHC | Vice President | Thornton Tomasetti
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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
This presentation will discuss a year-long study conducted by Hines Development and Thornton Tomasetti studying the potential to transform New York's stock of 100+ year old office buildings into the zero energy commercial spaces of the future.
The study revealed that existing technology can be used to decarbonize existing commercial buildings without major façade upgrades. Recycling the heat already produced from people, lights, and equipment nearly eliminates the need for a supplementary heating system, and can reduce building EUIs to levels typically only seen in new construction. Hunter Roberts Construction Group provided cost consulting for the exercises, and demonstrated that these upgrades can be performed with no cost premium compared to standard tenant improvement efforts.
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EVENT TIMING & REGISTRATION |
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WHEN: Thursdays, February 3, 10, & 17 | 11:00 a.m. - Noon (EST)
WHERE: Online via Zoom Webinar; Registrants will receive access link prior to events
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INVESTMENT:
SEAMASS-Certified PDHs:
$25 per webinar (1.0 PDH) OR $60 for ALL 3 Webinars (3.0 PDHs)
NCSEA Diamond-Certified PDHs:
$30 per webinar (1.0 PDH) OR $75 for ALL 3 Webinars (3.0 PDHs)
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Jacob Deva Racusin
Director of Building Science & Sustainability
New Frameworks Natural Design/Build, LLC
Jacob Deva Racusin is Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks Natural Design/Build, offering services in renovation, new construction, consultation, and education. As a builder, consultant, designer, and educator, Jacob is able to merge his passions for ecological stewardship, relationship to place, and social justice. Jacob has authored two books and numerous articles, and regularly instructs on topics of building science and climate impact. An active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry.
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Matthew R. Gilbertson, PE, SE
Senior Consulting Engineer | Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger
Matt Gilbertson is a Senior Consulting Engineer at SGH. He has diverse experience in the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of buildings and non-building structures. He specializes in evaluating flood hazards and designing structures to mitigate flood risk. His projects include new design of buildings subject to flooding, evaluation of existing facilities for flood risk, design of flood mitigation measures, and consultation regarding regulatory requirements for flood. He helps clients respond to extreme weather events and prepare for future flooding and sea level rise.
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Colin Schless, LEED, CPHC
Vice President| Thornton Tomasetti
Colin Schless leads Thornton Tomasetti’s East Region energy modeling and building analytics group within their Sustainability Practice. Most recently he collaborated with BR+A in the authorship of Boston's city-wide Net-Zero zoning standards. Prior to being located in Boston, Colin Schless led TT’s Western Region energy modeling and building physics group. Thornton Tomasetti is a 1,500-plus person multi-disciplinary engineering firm with 54 offices worldwide. Colin’s background is in building science and he manages the company’s passive house and R&D efforts related to parametric design and analysis. His project experience ranges from a 500,000 gross square foot museum in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to the first large-scale cold-climate multifamily passive house located in Brewer, Maine. Colin is one of 10 members serving on the Passive House U.S. Technical committee.
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