Energy Code Changes: What the Design Team Needs to Know: Building Enclosures and the Energy Code

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They can be purchased here: http://getinvolved.usgbcny.org/site/Calendar/2134013030?view=Detail&id=1...

AIA Continuing Education Credit: HSW/SD 1.5 (AIA credits may also be used by NY State Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors).

The NYC Department of Buildings now requires that all projects submitted for approval include calculations to demonstrate compliance with the NYS Energy Code. At the request of the New York City Department of Buildings the AIA New York Chapter, ASHRAE-NY and Urban Green Council have assembled a group of speakers to disseminate their knowledge and understanding of the NYS Energy Code and to make clear the Energy Code submittal requirements for all projects in NYC.

These sessions will take place over 5 evenings in January as follows:

Jan. 5th, 6 - 8 pm: Session 1, Overview of the Greening of NYC and other Codes
Jan. 6th, 6 - 8 pm: Session 2, Building Enclosures and the Energy Code (see below)
Jan. 7th, 6 - 8 pm: Session 3, Lighting Design and the Energy Code
Jan. 19th, 6 - 8 pm: Session 4, Mechanical Systems and the Energy Code
Jan. 20th, 6 - 8 pm: Session 5, Energy Modeling and the Energy Code

Session 2: Building Enclosures and the Energy Code
January 6th, 6 - 8 pm
Michael Waite, LEED AP, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

The building envelope is arguably the most important building component from an energy conservation perspective and it may provide the most opportunity for design flexibility. The lighting and HVAC systems are limited to the current level of technology and functional requirements of the users and the code; however, the Energy Code envelope provisions likely have the most direct effect on the building’s architecture. As a result, the envelope offers the most Energy Code compliance options. The various compliance paths will be reviewed and a number of envelope components and systems will be discussed to show how common and unique design approaches can exhibit compliance with the Code. Masonry and framed walls, glazing assemblies and curtain walls, various roof assemblies, air barriers, and vapor barriers will be discussed. Typical performance factors will be addressed: R- values, U-factor, air infiltration, and SHGC. The variables of envelope design and the limited scope of the Energy Code should become clear, as well as the opportunity for invention.

Michael Waite, PE
Mike Waite is an engineer in the New York City office of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. He specializes in the interaction between mechanical systems and the building enclosure with a focus on building energy performance, building enclosure design, and thermal and hydrothermal performance building enclosures. Mike has designed and investigated building enclosures for a wide range of commercial and residential buildings throughout the United States.

Mike is frequent lecturer to industry organizations, technical conferences and universities. He is active in several local organizations and committees dedicated to sustainable building design and operation, and is a member of ASHRAE SSPC 90.1 and its Envelope Subcommittee.

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, Auditorium
1 Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004

If you'd like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online.