When Old Buildings Meet New Standards: Energy Code Compliance Challenges
Building energy codes are becoming more stringent with respect to airtightness and insulation requirements for both new and existing buildings. While a new construction project can simply adjust dimensions and modify materials, it is more challenging for existing buildings to address enclosure performance, sustainability, accessibility, historic preservation, existing materials, cost constraints, and other existing conditions. In this webinar, we will discuss our experience exploring feasibility studies for energy upgrades and renovations to existing buildings, and how to balance competing project issues. We will also explore strategies for collaborating with project team members to figure out ways for the existing enclosure to comply with project and local jurisdiction goals for energy performance.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss recent modifications to energy codes for existing buildings.
- Understand the various items that should be considered (code considerations, energy performance, enclosure conditions, etc.) when exploring an existing building renovation.
- Contemplate strategies for meeting increased energy performance while keeping existing enclosures in place.
- Explore case studies from existing building renovations to understand how the project team can balance energy performance with other considerations (historic preservation, enclosure performance, owner constraints, etc.).
Participants will earn 1 AIA CES Learning Unit (LU/HSW) for attending the webinar. Registration is free. Please note that space is limited – email events@sgh.com to join our waitlist if the session is closed when you register.
About the Speaker
Mary Arntzen is experienced in designing, investigating, and rehabilitating building enclosure systems, and frequently provides construction-phase services. She serves as a project manager for various large and complex projects, often working directly with owners, architects, construction managers, and developer clients, as well as subcontractors, manufacturers, and other consultants. In recent years, she has been focused on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and its impact on new and existing projects.
Kelsey Dunn has managed a variety of projects involving investigation, design, and construction administration for existing building repair projects; rehabilitation of historic buildings; and new construction building enclosure consulting. She specializes in evaluating and repairing existing buildings and has helped navigate the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code requirements on recent restoration and renovation projects.
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