2 ZNCD CE Hours offered. Snacks and drinks provided.
As the urgency to reduce carbon emissions grows, architects and designers play a crucial role in advancing building decarbonization. This interactive course explores the latest high-performance design strategies and technologies that can significantly reduce a building's carbon footprint.
Participants will engage with real-world case studies, utilize live polling to test energy conservation strategies, and analyze the impacts of design choices through live energy modeling simulations. By the end of this session, attendees will walk away with actionable insights, an energy analysis infographic, and a clearer understanding of how intentional design decisions drive sustainability.
Key Takeaways:
- Compare different energy-related goals and their impact on design intent.
- Explore the intersection of energy efficiency and decarbonization.
- Identify emerging high-performance design strategies.
- Use tools and methods to evaluate and implement energy-efficient strategies.
Who Should Attend?
Architects, designers, engineers, and building professionals looking to integrate energy-efficient and decarbonization strategies into their projects.
Meet the Speaker:
Vinoth Sekar, PMP, CEM, WELL AP, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Project Manager, Willdan
Vinoth Sekar is a Senior Project Manager at Willdan, where he leads the implementation and operations of utility demand-side management programs across multiple states. With over 12 years of experience in energy consulting, he specializes in high-performance building design, decarbonization strategies, and energy efficiency program delivery. He works closely with utilities, design professionals, and building owners to achieve energy efficiency goals through HVAC system optimization, operational carbon analysis, and life-cycle cost evaluations. His expertise also includes grid-interactive buildings, renewable energy integration, and helping clients navigate the transition to electrification and sustainability. Vinoth currently serves as Chair of the USGBC Iowa Board and as a Board Member at Anawim Housing, supporting affordable housing initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in Tamil Nadu, India, and a Master of Science in Energy Systems from Northeastern University.
