Andrew Steingiser
Username
Andrew Steingiser
Proposer First Name
Andrew
Proposer Email
asteingiser@rdh.com
Proposer Last Name
Steingiser
Proposer Company/Organization
RDH Building Science
Proposer Phone
(617) 939-4648
Proposer Job Title
Senior Project Architect

Boston 2023 Areas of Focus

Proposer Additional Info
Andrew is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean, resilient, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations, Andrew helps RDH’s clients futureproof their projects. Andrew serves on the Board of Directors of Passive House Massachusetts and the Stretch Energy Technical Advisory Committee for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER).
Proposed Session Description
Buildings need to perform at a level to achieve drastically reduced levels of operational carbon emissions. With Schematic Design detailing, precise thermal modeling can be performed to set achievable envelope performance criteria and define critical design components. We will explore recent thermal studies of panelized enclosure solutions for large scale high rise buildings, that meet Passive House performance criteria.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Designing beyond the Anthropocene requires respect and equity for all humans first, as we move beyond and consider all species, their wellbeing and survival in the face of the Climate Crisis.
Learning Objectives
Determine how operational carbon reduction is linked to the design of high performance buildings
Define the risks of Performance Gap in buildings and how to avoid it.
Understand how specific design aspects of building enclosure systems contribute to the clear field R-value of building enclosure
Discern the nuances of thermal finite analysis in two dimensions and three dimensions and understand when use of each is appropriate.
Has this session been presented before?
No
When and Where?
PhiusCon 2023, Houston
Additional Comments
Similar content is being presented at Phiuscon 2023 in Houston, more focused on early phase design/cost optimization. I intend to expand the discussion to encompass broader design goals towards mitigating the climate crisis.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Recommended Length
60-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023

Reviewer 1
Graeff, Marcell
Reviewer 2
Graeff, Marcell
Proposal #
138
Committee Decision
Being Considered

Presenters

Full Description
Mass adoption of high performance building practices is required to achieve the level of operational carbon emissions required to curb the climate crisis in a timely manner.