Mark Ginsberg
Username
Mark Ginsberg
Proposer First Name
Mark
Proposer Email
mark@cplusga.com
Proposer Last Name
Ginsberg
Proposer Company/Organization
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects LLp
Proposer Phone
(917) 687-4700
Proposer Job Title
Partner

Boston 2023 Areas of Focus

Proposed Session Description
In the Northeast, we have a large stock of uninsulated masonry buildings. Leaving these buildings as is, is untenable with efforts to reduce carbon emissions and will not address climate shifts, the fabric of the community, or occupants' health. We explore insulating from the interior or exterior. The approach must be informed by feasibility, durability, toxicity of materials, installation cost, embodied carbon, emissions, and overall envelope performance, including freeze/thaw damage.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
The presentation content improves equity and inclusion by sharing lessons learned and ideas about how to approach these project conversations. Some of the examples included in the presentation are affordable housing projects, which is a building typology that would benefit greatly from the opportunities we present.
Learning Objectives
Employ design concepts that promote reliable and durable solutions for upgrading thermal performance existing masonry walls
Explain how air sealing and vapor control affect the performance of historic masonry enclosures, when insulating from the inside.
Identify and address constraints that inform the decisions in the design process for insulating existing masonry walls
Summarize current code considerations informing different solid masonry retrofit options
Has this session been presented before?
Yes
When and Where?
We did a version of this presentation BruildEnergy NYC 2023
Additional Comments
We presented a 60-minute version at BuildEnergy NYC 2023 and were tight for time. We want to add more information/discussion on embodied carbon with an expanded 90-minute presentation / discussion.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Presentation followed by facilitated discussion or breakout groups
Session Format Details
A presentation where all three of us go back and forth discussing the issues with time at the end for audience questions.
Recommended Length
90-minute session

Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023

Comments about your speaker roster
The combination of experience of the 3 speakers worked out very well at Building Energy NY. The session was filled to capacity and interest in subject was high.
Reviewer 1
Graeff, Marcell
Reviewer 2
Graeff, Marcell
Proposal #
102
Committee Decision
Being Considered

Presenters

Full Description
80 percent of the buildings standing today will be standing in 2050, the first step in decarbonization is improving the envelope, which is what this panel is all about.