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Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, March 27, 1-2:30 pm PST
Event Description
Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerations. In this class, we will review why heat pumps are a critical decarbonization element, including emissions comparisons across different technologies. We will provide an overview of the basics of heat pump technologies (including types and sources/sinks) and architectural considerations for both new and existing buildings. We will discuss the importance of leveraging integrated design strategies to optimize heat pump selection and minimize operational carbon emissions and on-going utility costs. Finally, we will provide project examples of heat pumps in commercial buildings.
The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:
- Decarbonization and electrification context
- Overview of heat pump technologies
- Architectural considerations
- Integrated design opportunities
- Project examples
- Q&A
Kacie is an experienced and detail-oriented mechanical engineer who brings her passion for sustainability and the belief that design should be fun to every project she works on. As a Principal, and Director of the West Region Mechanical group at Introba, Kacie is committed to delivering a quality solution for each unique project. She has extensive experience in wide range of project types including higher education, civic, government, and healthcare projects.
Sonam Shah
Sonam Shah is an Associate on the Design Analytics team at Introba, with an expertise in portfolio decarbonization and building electrification. A mechanical engineer by background, she has more than a decade of experience leading the design and construction of mechanical systems for both new and existing projects. Prior to joining Introba, Sonam worked on Google’s Real Estate Design Performance team as the Building Systems Lead. In her role at Google, she led their Bay Area efforts around high-performance systems design for their new all-electric campuses – with a focus on achieving 24x7 carbon-free energy.
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