Elaine Hoffman
Username
Elaine Hoffman
Proposer First Name
Elaine
Proposer Email
elaine.hoffman@goodyclancy.com
Proposer Last Name
Hoffman
Proposer Company/Organization
Goody Clancy
Proposer Phone
(617) 850-6552
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
Please join us for a dynamic discussion on designing for water’s impacts on resilience and decarbonization. This session will cover the topic from the perspectives of three different practice perspectives (Civil, MEP, and Architect) to delve into this complex topic that effects so many aspects of our built and natural environment. Presenters will breakdown the high impact and best practice strategies through case studies demonstrating intersections between water, carbon, and resilience.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
The content of this session does address equity by discussing the impacts of flood resilience planning to other stakeholders within neighboring sites and across the watershed.
Learning Objectives
Recognize high impact opportunities and best practices for water resilience.
Utilize available tools and resources for flood resilience to apply on active projects.
Describe the primary drivers of total building water consumption, and what strategies are most impactful for reducing total building water consumption.
Understand the intersection of energy and water consumption in building operations, and how electrification of building heating systems may be beneficial to total building water consumption.
Has this session been presented before?
Yes
When and Where?
BSA Committee on the Environment
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
3 10-minute presentations followed by 5-10 minutes panel discussion followed by Q&A
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Reviewer 1
Field, Keirstan
Reviewer 2
Grant, Tristan
Proposal #
210
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
Designing for water is a central piece of designing for climate resilience that also intersects with electrification and decarbonization in a variety of ways. As extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, water resilience and the global scarcity of potable water are critical areas for which buildings are a major intervention point to reduce both consumption and wastewater, improve groundwater recharge, and minimize flood risks. These considerations interact with green stormwater infrastructure, building system selection, renewable energy options, as well as ability to protect existing structures in a changing climate. This session is particularly important as decarbonization efforts ramp up and will underscore how design teams should incorporate water resilience considerations into their projects through multiple lenses, ranging from coordination between green stormwater infrastructure and geothermal infrastructure to breaking down how strategies to reduce indoor water consumption dovetail with energy reduction strategies.