Prudence Ferreira
Username
Prudence Ferreira
Proposer First Name
Prudence
Proposer Email
pferreira@thorntontomasetti.com
Proposer Last Name
Ferreira
Proposer Company/Organization
Thornton Tomasetti
Proposer Phone
(207) 306-9206
Proposer Job Title
Vice President Sustainability
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposer Additional Info
TT's Passive House Practice Lead - Board Member of Phius since 2010, CPHC Instructor since 2011, Founding member of Phius Technical Committee
Proposed Session Description
Harvard has recently completed two retrofits of mid-1800's Victorians to Phius Core 2021, LBC Core (pending performance period) and LEED Gold. This session will be a case study of the design and construction process, the challenges and lessons learned while converting 2 former fraternity houses into best-in-class Graduate Housing.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
not specifically
Learning Objectives
Characterize the challenges of implementing Phius on existing historic buildings.
Evaluate synergies between Article 37/Article 22, LBC Core and Phius Core.
Determine the GHG impacts of renovating to Phius levels vs lesser levels of performance.
Summarize lessons learned and best practices for deep energy retrofits to historic wood framed buildings.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Session Format Details
Case study with interactive discussion between project stakeholders
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
Harvard and Northstar are in favor of presenting on this project together, just need to verify participation. Others from Harvard/NorthStar may present
Reviewer 1
Tilton, Clay
Reviewer 2
Mayer, Aidan
Proposal #
191
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
How can we bring Boston's existing building stock to high performance levels. How can historic buildings implement Phius requirements? What incentives are available for doing so?