Advancing Deep Energy Retrofits: Solutions for Improving Building Efficiency
Explore how deep energy retrofits can enhance building performance without compromising fire safety or durability, through real-world case studies that balance carbon reduction goals with building science and occupant health.
About the live course
In major cities, existing buildings contribute significantly to overall energy demand and CO2 emissions. As a result, these cities implement polices and laws aimed at drastically reducing the carbon footprint of their building stock. Deep energy retrofits are a key strategy for meeting these goals, and we are seeing an increase in such projects in these cities and beyond. However, fire safety cannot be overlooked in these retrofits, especially in older buildings lacking sprinklers. Additionally, modifying the hygrothermal properties of older buildings presents risks that must be carefully managed in both the design and execution of retrofits of any scale. Buildings that have historically been energy-inefficient require special attention and considerations when retrofitting to ensure durability and resilience for the long term. The last thing we want is to have our newly retrofitted buildings fail or pose safety or health risks to their occupants. This program will explore several case studies of large building retrofits—both interior and exterior approaches—where fire safety and building science were critical factors in the solutions implemented.
- Examine the integral role of retrofitting and renovation in a building's energy strategy and gain insights into how retrofitting existing building stock contributes to achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
- Learn about essential design considerations for retrofitting projects that ensure building safety, tenant health, and enclosure durability.
- Discuss case studies that showcase innovative retrofit solutions and highlight critical design considerations, the management of these criticalities, and the resulting assembly designs.
- Find out how building enclosure retrofits can enhance resilience to extreme weather events as well as the principles of designing for passive survivability.
This free live course is brought to you through a partnership with ROCKWOOL.
Learn how to turn today’s AEC challenges into catalysts for innovation with practical strategies that drive measurable impact and sustainable growth.
