Scalable Multifamily Retrofits: Two Case Studies
About this course
Energiesprong and practitioners selected by RetrofitNY are developing standardized and scalable methods to achieve whole-building near-zero energy retrofits while maintaining multifamily tenants in place. Energiesprong, based in Europe, has successfully transformed 4,500 affordable units and RetrofitNY is currently in proof-of-concept phase.
The session will provide an introduction to standardized retrofits for multifamily housing, an overview of the best practices in Europe, and the practical implementation in the US market. Two case studies by US practitioners participating in NYSERDA’s RetrofitNY program will focus on the design process, off-site panelization, the use of laser scanning, construction cost, and funding requirements.
The first is a wood-framed 24 unit building employing a panelized approach and the second is a four-story masonry building that will receive a high-R EIFS exterior and high-performance HVAC.
Professional credits (or CEUs, "continuing education units") are not available at this time; check back later for options to earn credits.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the urgency of high-performance retrofits and the role of the affordable housing sector as a beachhead market
- Describe off-site retrofit strategies for the affordable multifamily housing sector
- Identify what is needed to realize and scale high-performance multifamily retrofits in the US market
- Recognize trade offs required to meet both budget and performance in a multifamily high-performance retrofit
Course outline
Module 1 • 3 assignments
Scalable Multifamily Retrofits: Case Studies from Energiesprong & Two US Practitioners
- Scalable Multifamily Retrofits: Case Studies from Energiesprong & Two US Practitioners (01:30:56 hours)
- Presentation Materials (.pdf)
- OPTIONAL: Subscribe to NESEA Communications
Authors
Chris Benedict
Chris Benedict is a licensed Architect in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Washington D.C. She is a graduate of the Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture at The Cooper Union in New York City. Before starting her own architectural firm in 1995 she managed retail, commercial and residential projects for four architectural firms in New York City. Chris is a sought...
Margo Valdes
Margo Valdes is a Senior Project Manager at Sustainable Comfort, Inc. with offices in Worcester, MA & Syracuse, NY. Margo has worked for over 10 years in the building performance industry providing consulting and certifications for new and existing buildings. After working on thousands of new construction units, Margo has found her passion working on existing buildings,...
