Credit: Studio St. Germain
Cost
$10 – AIA, 2030 District, AFC, ASHRE, Green Umbrella, and USGBC Members
$25 – Non-Members
Free for full-time students
Location
Niehoff Urban Studio
Program Overview
The Affordable Path to Zero requires the combination of building science and data science.
In 2022, building owners and practitioners interested in reaching zero carbon, zero energy, zero waste, healthy indoor air quality, etc., without over-spending on renewables, will need to utilize contemporary tools and technologies. The use of technologies like energy modeling, digital twinning, data aggregation, data lakes and human machine interfaces are the keys to designing and constructing high performance buildings within a project’s budget.
It’s easy to get distracted by sustainability programs and the vast world of the Internet of Things (IoT). This session will simplify the critical path to success in the worlds of building science and data science to deliver scalable and repeatable results.
PLEASE NOTE: WEARING MASKS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT.
Learning Objectives
How to close the gap between design/construction and operations to turn intentions for improved air quality into expected and measured performance that benefits building occupants.
The benefits of embracing whole building performance modeling and simulation to significantly reduce financial and environmental performance risk of any project.
The benefits of a well-constructed owner’s project requirements document to align team members to expected performance benefiting the environment and building occupants.
How to identify “no regrets moves” when it comes to tools and technologies.
Keynote Speaker
Craig Stevenson: President AUROS Group
With extensive training and experience in building science, construction, and technology, Craig Stevenson is known for his innovative approaches to building project management. Before leading AUROS Group, he spent 27 years as a construction industry executive, where he led the charge for better estimating, management, and project-delivery methods. His dedication to using technology to drive buildings to ultra low energy and ultra high indoor air quality ultimately led to his creating the AUROS360™ system and co-founding of AUROS Group. Craig recently co-authored the book, "The Power of Existing Buildings--Save Money, Improve Health and Reduce Environmental Impacts" (Island Press, 2019).
Craig holds an MBA and MS-MIS from Duquesne University along with eight professional certifications in formal sustainability programs. In addition to his passion for sustainable building, he is a tireless volunteer in his community, sharing his expertise through a variety of positions. He serves as a board member of the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, a board member of the North American Passive House Network, a founding board member of the Passive House Western Pennsylvania organization, an alumni volunteer with Duquesne University, and is a member of several professional committees.