Regenerative Metropolis: Workshop – Using the New Honeybee-PH Tool

Posted by NYPH , November 1, 2023 -

This workshop will introduce participants to the new Honeybee-PH software toolkit. This software allows users who are familiar with the Rhino, Grasshopper, and Honeybee tools to quickly move their building energy models into the powerful WUFI-Passive and PHPP calculators in order to assess heating, cooling demand as well as overall building energy usage. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate both the basic usage of this powerful toolkit and how to configure…

Regenerative Metropolis: High Performance Carbon Sequestration

Posted by NYPH , October 31, 2023 -

Cities such as New York are at serious risk from climate change, and have the power and responsibility to take the lead on solutions. This Symposium will explore potential scalable regenerative technologies for the world’s largest urban constructed environments. The material science of carbon storing building components is receiving much needed attention, but scalable solutions need wider adoption and development. The building industry is focused on reaching carbon neutrality in…

PHCA & NYPH | Durable & Resilient Retrofits

Posted by NYPH , March 10, 2023 -

Globally, existing buildings account for approximately 30% of final energy demand and CO2 emissions. Typical renovation rates are 1-2% of the building stock per year, with an average energy use intensity (EUI) reduction of less than 15%. However, to reach sustainable development and climate targets, EUI reductions should be between 30-50%. In addition to energy and emissions conservations, building retrofits improve occupant health and comfort. In many cases, existing buildings…