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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
Curtis + Ginsberg Architects has completed 5 multifamily Passive House buildings, with two more in construction and six more in design. Steven Winter Associates has completed over 20 Passive House buildings, with 15 more in construction and 30+ more in design. We have collaborated on many of these projects. By reviewing variations in the systems, we can draw conclusions about what works best for: • structure, envelope • ventilation strategy • heating and cooling systems • On-site generation • Residents • Owners We will present the details of at least 6 buildings, what we have learned, and how they are performing to help develop best practices.
Why is this session important?
As we designed and built the first large multifamily Passive Houses, we selected systems without available best practices for creating highly efficient buildings of this scale and density. The buildings to be discussed have been in operation for at least one year. We will review lessons learned and initial data showing how these buildings (utilizing a range of systems) are working and will provide valuable information to attendees seeking to construct similar types of buildings.
Diversity and Inclusiveness
Most of the projects are affordable housing.
Learning Objectives
Lean about the performance of many different multifamily Passive House buildings.
Learn about tenant and operator feedback on Passive houses.
Lean about mechanical systems in Passive House buildings and the pros and cons of each.
Learn about different Passive House Envelope Systems and the pros and cons of each.
Has this session been presented before?
No
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Lightning Round (several brief idea pitches followed by discussion)

Strongest Content Connection - NYC 2022

Reviewer 1
Bayer, Sara
Reviewer 2
Brodsky, Stuart
Curator
Hildebrand, Lauren
Proposal #
107
Session #
102
Committee Decision
Accepted