Patrick Murphy
Username
Patrick Murphy
Proposer First Name
Patrick
Proposer Email
pmurphy@vanderweil.com
Proposer Last Name
Murphy
Proposer Company/Organization
Vanderweil Engineers
Proposer Phone
(607) 621-8047
Boston 2022 Areas of Focus
Proposer Job Title
Associate Principal | Director of Sustainable Design
Proposed Session Description
Living up to the commitment Cape Cod Community College made to be net zero energy took an all-hands teamwork approach to deliver its new net zero, low embodied carbon STEM building. From building conceptualization through occupancy, everyone involved in the design, construction, and operation of this facility is a necessary part of achieving the net zero goal. The New Science Center at Cape Cod Community College is full of examples of small and large design decisions to reduce both operational and embodied carbon, with lessons that can be applied to all types of construction. Some design strategies also have the benefit of local workforce development, and educating and engaging building occupants about their role in achieving net zero energy. This presentation will review why the team implemented these strategies, the impact they had on the carbon footprint of the project, and how participants can apply these lessons to other types of projects.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
1. One presenter is female, and the other is LGBT. 2. The session will show how low-carbon design decisions promote building up a local workforce for economic equity and opportunity.
Learning Objectives
1. Attendees will be able to assess system options for their project to achieve carbon reduction, resiliency, and net zero goals
2. Attendees will be able to weigh the relative impacts of both operational and embodied carbon from their design decisions
3. Attendees will be able to apply lessons about construction and materials strategies from this case study to all different project types and sizes
4. Attendees will be able to utilize cost-effective strategies for energy and embodied carbon reductions and renewable energy production.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Recommended Length
60-minute session
30-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2022
Comments about your speaker roster
As Director of Sustainable Design for Vanderweil Engineers, Patrick is leveraging his background as an architectural engineer and experience in sustainable, integrated, and innovative building design to inform designs through rigorous energy and water analysis, resulting in multiple award winning, net zero, and LEED Platinum designs.
A Building Scientist with a background in engineering, building performance, and sustainability consulting, Liz brings a depth of technical knowledge and understanding of building systems integration to her projects. She leads Payette's AIA 2030 Commitment reporting efforts and serves Somerville's Commission for Energy Use and Climate Change.
Reviewer 1
Lo, Richard
Reviewer 2
Mottram, Emily
Proposal #
148
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
The path to net zero carbon for projects has been well established: reduce energy consumption and offset with renewable energy. As operational carbon is minimized or eliminated, the embodied carbon of the construction takes on an outsize importance. It is critical for design teams to consider both embodied and operational carbon, as well as the implications of design decisions on cost, constructability, and resiliency. One interesting lesson from this case study is that completely eliminating the connection to fossil fuels may not be the best way to reduce the overall operational and embodied carbon of the project with available technologies.