Mark Ginsberg
Username
Mark Ginsberg
Proposer First Name
Mark
Proposer Email
mark@cplusga.com
Proposer Last Name
Ginsberg
Proposer Phone
(917) 687-4700
Proposer Job Title
Partner
Proposed Session Description
There is a large stock of uninsulated masonry buildings of various typologies. Leaving these buildings as is, is becoming untenable with the global effort to reduce carbon emissions to net-zero. Depending on several regulatory issues, these envelopes could be insulated from the interior, exterior, or both. In all cases, retrofit feasibility, the durability of materials, installation cost, and overall envelope performance, such as condensation and freeze-thaw damage, could become an issue.
Why is this session important?
The first step to reduce the carbon footprint of an existing building is to improve the envelope. To do this there are a number of technical and regulatory issues to address. This presentation will discuss the nuances involved with addressing these issues.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Not directly, but many of the projects we are talking about are affordable housing and / or New York City Housing Authority Projects.
Learning Objectives
Understand how solid masonry walls manage water, air, heat, and vapor.
Understand the code considerations associated with different solid masonry retrofit options.
Recognize the need for existing material testing and hygrothermal analysis to maintain durability and performance of the existing masonry components.
Discuss design concepts that promote reliable and durable solutions for upgrading thermal performance existing masonry walls.
Has this session been presented before?
Yes
When and Where?
AIA New York Chapter Building Science Committee, November 2022.
Additional Comments
The presenters are willing to work with the NESEA committee to modify/update the presentation content to better align with the overall conference goals.
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
NYC 2023 Areas of Focus
Recommended Length
60-minute session
90-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2023
Reviewer 1
Bayer, Sara
Reviewer 2
McLaughlin, Gwen
Curator
Smits Anderson, Jodi
Proposal #
110
Session #
NYC23-336
Committee Decision
Accepted