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Steeped in history, two of the nation’s most established universities are addressing the need to modernize older buildings and design new buildings to meet rigorous sustainability standards. From historic preservation’s intersection with Phius, LEED and LBC Core, to conditioning ERV’s and district energy facilities; from fan coil unit cabinet air sealing, to the nuances of air sealing existing buildings; from 1845 wood frame, to new wood frame, pre-cast concrete, steel stud and embodied carbon — explore the parameters that inform these structures at Harvard and Princeton universities.

Join Mithun principal Ken Boyd for “Best in Class: Ivy League Housing – Phius Challenges, Solutions, Insights,” a compelling panel presentation and discussion about how these universities are rising to the challenge and integrating climate, health and equity with the design and construction of 788 units of housing, including the retrofit to Phius CORE of two Victorians also pursuing LBC Core, concurrent construction of three low-rise student housing buildings and design of a new 13-story Phius ZERO high-rise. Learn how unwavering commitment to leadership and rigorous pursuit of cost-effectiveness impacted the design review, construction verification and certification process, with outcomes and insights from the perspective of owner, architect, CPHC and Phius verifier.

Ken’s co-presenters include Airtight Energy Consulting managing principal Mark Newey, Harvard University assistant director of sustainable real estate Olivia Percy and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger project engineer Ali Yalaz. The conversation will be moderated by Thorton Tomasetti vice president Prudence Ferreira.

Date Posted: 11.13.2024