Gothic revival facade at Vanderbilt University “sprinkles” the past with modern efficiency

While gothic revival architecture can be found on nearly any campus, rarely are these traditional exteriors extolled for their energy efficiency. However, the residential E. Bronson Ingram College building showcases the historic character of the treasured Vanderbilt University campus while also achieving LEED Gold. Located in Nashville, the campus holds an eclectic blend of late

Mazi Shirakh

2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards Decarbonization Lead, California Energy Commission – The California Governor and Legislature, the Energy Commission, CPUC, and CARB, have established building decarbonization and Zero Net Energy (ZNE) as the principal goals for all newly constructed buildings in California. Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES), Parts 6 and 11, have been identified as

Natalia Quintanilla

Natalia Quintanilla is a Sustainability Associate at SOM where she works in the design and delivery of high-performance buildings. With over 10 years of experience in sustainability, architecture and façades consulting, she has acquired expertise in a variety of complex projects, including residential, commercial, supertall and large-scale mixed-use developments. By combining her background in architectural

Graniti Vicentia

Graniti Vicentia offers Ventilated Facades, a multi-layer solution that enables the installation of covering elements. The structure is anchored to the building, creating an air gap. This gap provides effective natural ventilation, removing heat and moisture for greater energy efficiency. Insulation increases the system’s energy performance and acoustic absorption.

Jennifer Cordes

Jennifer Cordes leads the Higher Education Market Sector Leader for Hord Coplan Macht. She is a Colorado native and has her undergraduate degree in economics and a Master’s in architecture from the University of Colorado. With over 27-years of experience, Jennifer provides planning and design leadership for the HCM’s most complex campus projects in support

Andrea Zani

Andrea Zani is the Building Physics and Sustainability Leader at Permasteelisa North America where he is responsible for managing and leading the Building Physics team in delivering high-performance curtain wall systems for all North American projects. Andrea is also involved in innovative design concepts and advanced simulation techniques with the goal of improving user comfort,

York University’s School of Continuing Studies stuns with a triangulated facade

Brought to you by: Design architect/architect of record: Perkins&Will Location: Toronto Completion Date: May 2023 In May 2023, York University, on the outskirts of Toronto, unveiled the new School of Continuing Studies, its newest building. Designed by the local outpost of Perkins&Will, its pivoting form, clad in a diagrid of glass and brushed aluminum, adds a distinctive twisting

Peter Russell

Peter is a Partner at the New York City-based start-up, Hydronic Shell Technologies, that is seeking to advance the adoption of a newly developed and patented retrofit solution. A graduate of the Rhode School of Design, Peter has held the roles of Senior Designer and Project Manager with Skidmore, Owings Merrill, where he gained experience

Dylan Martello

Dylan Martello is a Senior Building Systems Consultant focusing primarily on advanced energy modeling, Passive House design consulting, and building performance analysis. Dylan brings a keen understanding of the economic, social, and environmental implications that come with energy efficiency measures in advanced building design

Jacob Davis

Jacob has over ten years of professional experience on projects of a wide range of scales. He has a gift for motivating design teams in the process of translating conceptual ideas into reality from schematics through construction. He is a LEED Accredited Professional with the United States Green Build Council and a member of the

Fero Corp

FERO designs, engineers and manufactures high-performance structural connection solutions. FERO provides innovative products developed through decades of research, development, and engineering expertise. Our goal is to provide engineers, architects, and contractors with the means to create low-cost building envelopes that promote energy efficiency, structural integrity, and simplified installation.

Lucas Tryggestad

Interested in the craft of architecture and the applications of digital design, Lucas Tryggestad specializes in designing and realizing technically complex building systems. A native of Illinois, Lucas draws upon his Midwestern roots, as well as a global portfolio spanning five continents, to apply his contextual knowledge to projects both locally and abroad. His project

Duane Jonlin

Duane Jonlin is the “Energy Code and Energy Conservation Advisor” for Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections, and for eight years chaired the Energy Code Technical Advisory Group for the Washington State Building Code Council. At the national level, he is a voting member of both the ASHRAE 90.1 Committee and the ICC Commercial Energy

Titanium dioxide breaks down smog on a Milanese hospital building

Brought to you by: Architect Mario Cucinella Architects Location Milan, Italy Completion Date January, 2022 Structural Engineer Ballardini Studio di Ingegnaria Service Engineer Deerns Italia  Contractor Itinera Facades Aza Aghito Zambonini  Glass Sentire AZA Facades Profile Schüco Italia Sunscreen Blades Laminam REI Doors AGEZE Italia  Lighting iGuzzini Mario Cucinella Architects’ San Raffaele Hospital breaks down

Natalie Terrill

Natalie Terrill launched her career as a Sustainability Analyst at Steven Winter Associates in 2005 after earning her Bachelor of Architecture from Iowa State University. Prior to joining The Beck Group, she was a Senior Associate at Vidaris, Inc., where she served as a group manager and provided technical leadership. Natalie’s project management helps create

Roderick Wolfson, AIA, LEED AP

Roderick Wolfson, AIA, LEED AP is the Senior Planner/Project Manager at Swarthmore College. Roderick is coordinating the College’s net-zero energy planning, which includes building energy efficiency upgrades, with the planning of other major capital renewal projects and deferred maintenance renovations.

Sean O’Brien

Sean specializes in building science and building enclosure performance, including analysis and simulation of heat/air/moisture migration and energy efficiency issues. He has a particular interest in iconic New York City cultural buildings, helping to make them more sustainable with high-performing enclosures. Sean has investigated and designed repairs for a wide variety of building types and