Windows and glazing play a disproportionate role in a building's performance compared to other parts of the assembly. As we strive to meet our 2030 and 2050 climate goals the design strategies for both our new and existing buildings must be closely evaluated.
A case study of the Albert Kahn building will demonstrate how emerging glass technologies can play an important role in a building’s restoration, maintaining its architectural characteristics, and can create jobs in urban environments. A detailed examination will be paid to the embodied and operational carbon of different design strategies.
Track
Boston 2022 Areas of Focus
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Time Slot
3
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Marina 2
Learning Objectives
Compare the energy reduction challenges of retrofitting versus new construction.
Identify emerging technologies that can help upgrade existing buildings and significantly reduce carbon usage.
Analyze how the embodied carbon and operational carbon from case studies can be applied to reduce the whole life carbon of windows.
Maximize triple bottom line results - historic restoration, energy efficiency, and equity focused workforce development - while still delivering an effective and cost efficient project.
CEU Information
Attendance for each full conference day offers 4.5 credit hours for both RESNET and MA CSL licensure.
CEU Credits
AIA: 1 LU|HSW
BPI: 1 Hour
GBCI: 1 Hour (BD+C, ID+C, WELL)
NARI: 1 Hour
PHIUS: 1 Hour
Session ID
BOS22-211
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