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Simple, effective, reliable. Hardly the kinds of words used to describe other technologies associated with sustainability such as PV or biofuels, these terms do describe some of the industry’s top performers when it comes to low energy consumption.
With all the enthusiasm surrounding sustainability and the emergence of new technologies that we can apply to buildings, some of the most effective and most adaptable technologies are often left out of the conversation. We have selected two fundamental concepts that are experiencing a renaissance with exciting new applications.
Speakers will provide an overview of each system and a case study profiling how they were successfully implemented and what the performance results have been. As they seek to demonstrate the effectiveness of the selected systems, they will present:
- Radiant slab application that was combined with natural ventilation to successfully provide lower-impact comfort to the new Klarchek Information Commons building at Loyola University Chicago on Lake Michigan
- Ground source heat pump systems that provide local, effective means of heat exchange and require little maintenance — perfect for use at K-12 facilities such as Freedom Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Audience members will be exposed to the merits (and short falls) of these systems which will encourage their consideration in future building design. |
