Building Energy Design – International Best Practice and Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs)

Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Date: Wednesday, 5th April 2017
Location: The SEAI Energy Show, Minerva Suite, RDS Main Hall, Dublin 4

RSVP: To confirm your space, please register here *

This session, presented in collaboration with ASHRAE/ CIBSE, will outline international best practice in energy efficient buildings, as well as future trends toward high-performance buildings across the globe. Attendees will learn about the specific non-residential building energy efficiency and renewable energy requirements ahead of the introduction of NZEB for public buildings in January 2019 and private buildings in 2021. The Irish building design practices will have to adapt to meet the upcoming Part L regulations required by NZEB under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.

This session will be ideal for architects, building energy managers, building specifiers, clients, developers, design teams, engineers, project managers, surveyors, or anyone with an interest in sustainable buildings.

RSVP: To confirm your space, please register here *

*Please note, limited spaces available. Booking will be on a first come first served basis.
Thank you

Dr. Tom Lawrence, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED® AP

Tom Lawrence, Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP

Dr Tom Lawrence is a Senior Public Service Associate and coordinator for the mechanical engineering degree program at the University of Georgia, and he has 30+ years of professional engineering experience. Before going back for his PhD in mechanical engineering, he spent approximately 20 years in industry and consulting. He is the past chair of ASHRAE Technical Committee 2.8 Building Environmental Impact and Sustainability, and he is a member of the committee that wrote ASHRAE Standard 189.1 on high-performance green buildings.

As an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, he gives presentations and workshops on green building design around the world. He is the Chair of the editorial committee that produced the 4th edition revision to the ASHRAE Green Guide. Dr Lawrence has a BS with highest distinction honors in environmental science from Purdue University, an MS in mechanical engineering from Oregon State University, and a second MS degree in engineering management from Washington University. He received a PhD in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, with a research topic focused on demand control ventilation.