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Energy efficiency in buildings

Buildings

Energy efficiency

Building Decarbonization: Closing the Gap between Local Law 97, Building Sustainability and Aesthetics

Event details

May 23 2023 9.00 - 11.00

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Where
Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York City 10012, USA

About the event

Contact person

Gry Klitmose Holm
Senior Project Manager (Tours, Energy Efficiency & District Heating)

[email protected]

+45 4015 0526

The built environment generates 40 percent of the annual global CO2 emission. By decarbonising buildings a positive change towards a netzero society is within reach. But how can we reimagine existing and repurposing buildings, and what solutions are needed?

The historic Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Local Law 97 climate laws put New York and New York City at the forefront of the building decarbonization industry. As actors across the building and construction industry ramp up to reach compliance goals, it is crucial to understand what is needed to close the gap between building sustainability, aesthetics and the requirements set by Local Law 97.

To accelerate deep energy efficiency retrofits, cities and professionals need better collaboration and international knowledge exchange. During this event, leading experts will exchange ideas on how to leverage building retrofits, while maintaining aesthetics, improve quality of life and at the same time build sustainable.

Take the opportunity to meet with peers and join us for an inspiration session at the Center for Architecture in New York City. This event is brought to you by State of Green, Creative Denmark and Danish Cleantech Hub.

Programme

Tuesday 23 May

9.00 AM

Doors open and Breakfast

9.30 AM

Opening remarks

By State of Green and Creative Denmark

Gry Klitmose Holm

Senior Project Manager, State of Green

Kristin Holme

Senior Project Manager, Creative Denmark

9.40 AM

Keynote: How can architects be sustainable changemakers?

Daniel Sundlin

Partner, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)

9.50 AM

Panel discussion: Why we need partnerships on decarbonizing buildings

Moderator: Katie Schwamb, Director of Educational Ressources, Building Energy Exchange

Panelists:

Todd Kimmel

US Senior Manager, Sustainable Solutions, ROCKWOOL North America

Ingvild Reine Assmann

Sustainability Consultant and Industrial PhD Candidate, Ramboll

Jens Holm

Partner, 3XN Architects

Michael Reed

Team lead, Advanced Efficiency Solutions, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

10.15 AM

Inspirational talk: What is the ‘world’s best news in 2023?’

Sandra Goldmark

Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Director of Campus Sustainability and Climate Action Senior Assistant Dean for Interdisciplinary Engagement, Columbia Climate School

10.30 AM

Closing Remarks

10.35 AM

Networking

11.00 AM

End of event