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SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Energy Myth Busting: Right Sizing \nThis month’s round table takes on one of the most persistent challenges in building design: oversizing. From mechanical systems to plug loads\, from envelope assumptions to electrical code interpretations—our industry often defaults to “bigger just in case.” The result? Higher first costs\, greater embodied carbon\, and wasted operational energy. \nWe’ll explore: \nNatural Capitalism’s “no one gets fired for oversizing” mindset—and why it’s time to rethink it.Plug loads—are we inflating our sizing assumptions and designing to phantom loads?Cold climate design conditions—how outdated temperature assumptions lead to oversized systems.Electrical code interpretations—what’s required versus what’s habit.Different perspectives from practitioners—engineers\, architects\, and owners sharing where right-sizing can shift the carbon/energy equation. \nJoin us for a myth-busting conversation on how smarter assumptions and better data can lead to systems that are truly fit-for-purpose\, advancing both decarbonization and cost-effectiveness. \nSubject Matter Experts:Clayton Brancato | Associate at JB&B \nRyan Stecher | Associate Partner at JB&B \nKevin Leahy | Partner at AHA Consulting Engineers \nYovanny Duran | Mechanical Engineering Consultant at WSP \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-11-12/
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CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable
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