Energy, Water and Time Efficient Hot Water Systems
Once we build a high performance building, there are still major challenges with what to do with hot water distribution. Most practitioners are using outdated methods to control distribution piping, plumbing fixtures & appliances, and waste heat that runs down the drain. This workshop will present practical measures you can incorporate into your next project that result in high performance hot water systems and very satisfied customers.
Energy, Water and Time Efficient Hot Water Systems
Once we build a high performance building, there are still major challenges with what to do with hot water distribution. Most practitioners are using outdated methods to control distribution piping, plumbing fixtures & appliances, and waste heat that runs down the drain. This workshop will present practical measures you can incorporate into your next project that result in high performance hot water systems and very satisfied customers.
Lightning Round! Day 1: Lessons from The Field
New this year, Lightning Rounds pack as much information into one session as possible. You’ll hear succinct, to-the-point, and practical presentations on a variety of topics, including: Chilled Beam Advantages: Chilled Beam systems offer a unique opportunity to integrate the HVAC system into the architectural elements of a building while reducing energy costs, maintaining enhanced indoor air quality and promoting significant occupant comfort.
Lightning Round! Day 2: The Many Uses of Data
New this year, Lightning Rounds pack as much information into one session as possible. You’ll hear succinct, to-the-point, and practical presentations on a variety of data-focused topics, including: Extracting Value from Data: How energy management can help save millions of dollars a year by bringing down energy bill costs significantly while improving productivity.
Mind the Gaps: Post-Occupancy Discoveries from Design to Operation
Vanderweil has piloted post-occupancy review to determine how buildings are used and discovered that gaps in installation, operation, and maintenance, which can result in excess energy and resource use, may be avoidable. Post-occupancy evaluation requires a small investment but yields results that can help alleviate owner issues with controls, circulation, and operational strategy.
Real World Data of Domestic Hot Water Consumption and Energy
What are the real-world loads and efficiencies of domestic hot water (DHW) systems in multifamily buildings? New Ecology, Inc. has tested many DHW systems using data loggers and Btu meters, and used these data to inform the design of new and upgraded DHW systems. Testing has determined tenant usage patterns, system efficiencies and issues with controls and system components.
Spending Through the Roof: Tall Building Energy Wasted Through Passive Vents
Recent research revealed that an estimated $11M in energy cost is wasted annually due to open vents at the tops of tall buildings. The vents are code-mandated but are left open, allowing tall buildings to become chimneys in winter. A NYSERDA study report published by Urban Green Council quantified the energy impact and recommended retrofits to halt the airflow escaping from elevator and stairwell shaft vents.
Data Loggers for Advanced Diagnostics
Data loggers are tiny computers which record temperature, humidity, water flow rates, and other environmental parameters over a long timeframe. How can they be used to diagnose building issues? What are some tricks and tips for using data logging systems? The possibilities of these inexpensive and useful devices will be explored through case studies on condensation issues, air and hydronic HVAC, and building ventilation.
The German Perspective on Building Energy
Germany has established itself as an international market leader and innovation driver in the fields of energy efficiency and green building. This workshop will provide information about innovative building energy models and technologies. A select group of German companies and experts will be presenting their latest products and reference projects.
Speakers include:
• Dr. Stefan Hardt, CEO, Meteoviva
• Anselm Lischka, CEO, Aluthermic
• Kay Künzel, Master of Engineering, raum für architektur
$100 workshop - Sponsored by the German American Chamber of Commerce in New York, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Boston, and the Transatlantic Climate Bridge.
The Lighting Consumer's Conundrum
The LED revolution has come a long way, and options for the retail consumer are hugely improved in just the past two years. Now many models of screw-in LEDs exceed the efficiency of CFLs. And there are now many models of high-efficiency residential fixtures. However, there are still bad choices, including many of the least expensive models. Often, “it's just a light bulb!” and who can offer the needed guidance to get through this perplexity? Is it in the retail aisle, the energy auditor, from the manufacturer, from the government? Come hear some of the folks working to provide solutions, and … decide for yourself!