Sustainability Education Committee: Making Space for Systems: Early Stage HVAC Coordination for Efficient and Sustainable Design (Virtual)

Event Description

As the impacts of climate change intensify, the need for efficient and resilient building systems, and a healthy indoor environment, has never been more urgent. By prioritizing HVAC coordination early in the design process, architects and designers can create designs that are not only high performing, comfortable, and sustainable but also resilient to changing environmental demands, while maintaining efficient use of space. The presentation explores how education and training can prepare emerging professionals to integrate buildings systems thoughtfully, balancing performance, comfort, and sustainability to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving built environment.

Presenters

Ali Irani is a PhD candidate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a member of the Sustainable Design Lab. He teaches environmental design and building systems at the Boston Architectural College. Ali previously worked at Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) as a sustainability engineer. His research interests include HVAC system design, daylighting, district energy systems, and thermal comfort.