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E05: Passive strategies

Presented by Mark Frankel

A Living Building works with existing site resources such as sun, wind, and vegetation to inform the building design for maximum energy efficiency. In this session, participants will learn about occupant comfort and climate as they relate to building design for energy efficiency. Topics covered include:

  • Natural ventilation
  • Thermal mass
  • Economizers
  • Ground coupling


Take the Session

E05: Video Playback

 

Note: by clicking on this link you will be directed to Cascadia's secure server for registration and payment. Sessions are $75 for Cascadia members, and $90 for non-members. By registering and purchasing this session, you will have 60 consecutive days to view the content.

 

Take the Quiz

E05: Passive Strategies Quiz

Note: Taking the quiz is intended for individuals seeking the Living Building Leader designation. The quiz is now comprised of 20 questions. You are entitled to take the quiz once, which requires an 80% passing score. Any score below 80% precludes the session from being counted towards your Living Building Leader designation. Please prepare accordingly.

 

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 Presenters

Mark FrankelMark Frankel - Technical Director, New Buildings Institute

Mark is technical director of the New Buildings Institute, a 501(c)3 organization in Washington State that works with local, regional, national and utility groups to promote improved energy performance in commercial new buildings. Mark oversees the Advanced Buildings work of NBI, including the production of the Core Performance Guide, a practical guide to advanced energy savings in commercial buildings.

Mark is a licensed architect and has been consulting on sustainable design and energy efficiency for over 15 years. His career has focused on a variety of technical topics, including building and site design, occupant health, energy use, and high performance mechanical systems. He has also consulted on hundreds of building projects from single family to large commercial buildings.

He has also developed curriculum and conducted numerous educational sessions on energy efficiency and green building. Prior to joining NBI, Mark worked as a senior consultant on sustainable design at Paladino and Company, and as an Energy Consultant at Ecotope Inc.