Tina D'Antonio
Username
Tina D'Antonio
Proposer First Name
Tina
Proposer Email
tdantonio@commodorebuilders.com
Proposer Last Name
DAntonio

Boston 2021 Areas of Focus

Proposer Company/Organization
Commodore Builders
Proposer Phone
(781) 697-9515
Proposed Session Description
Our speakers will discuss specific topics about Passive House construction, including: - Building envelope - podium vs. steel plank - Testing during construction - blower-door testing, duct testing, and fenestration (window) testing - Roofing systems - Price vs. Construction - the difference in processes, procurement, materials, and cost
Learning Objectives
Material selection - understanding what high-performance materials are suitable for Passive House construction.
Schedule is important - knowing the lead times of certain PH materials and the sequencing of installation will be essential in delivering a Passive House project on-time and within budget.
Understanding the different envelope details of Passive House construction and how they relate to performance.
Early collaboration and partnerships between owner/GC/subcontractor is key to a successful Passive House project.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Additional Comments
Our speakers did a similar presentation last year about the basics of Passive House. This will be a more in-depth session about the specifics of the Passive House construction - the process, material selection and procurement, schedules, and key milestones.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format Details
40-minute PowerPoint presentation, followed by Q&A; case studies will be incorporated into the presentation.
Recommended Length
60-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2021

Comments about your speaker roster
Kate Starr, Project Manager, is a PHIUS+ certified builder who recently completed the first Passive House-certified residence hall in Massachusetts at Wheaton College. Rob Blanchard was the Project Executive on the Passive House project at Wheaton. Prior to the residence hall project, Rob completed the first Passive House-certified multi-family apartment building in New England, located in South Boston. Rich Lucht is the Vice President of Commodore's Institutional Group. He oversaw the residence hall project at Wheaton and is familiar with Passive House standards and principles.
Reviewer 1
Heath, Anna
Proposal #
120
Committee Decision
Rejected

Presenters

Full Description
This session will provide a different perspective on sustainable design and construction. By learning about the different processes and approaches to Passive House construction, attendees will be able to make informed decisions on sustainable practices, materials, and details based on the total cost of construction.