Part three features Salas O’Brien, Cosentini, and Highmark discussing the sustainable MEP systems providing heating, cooling, domestic hot water, and electricity to Phase 1 of Alafia. They will talk about design challenges faced including the integration of wastewater heat exchange into the building’s geothermal system.
Speakers
Drew Maggio: Joined HIGHMARK as Technical Director in 2023 and has since played a pivotal role in augmenting the business. Through his expertise in documentation, process automation, and strategic engagement with industry groups such as NESEA, NY-Geo, and NY Passive House, he has strengthened HIGHMARK’s industry presence and partnerships. Additionally, he ensures that NYSERDA is aware of HIGHMARK’s manufacturer capabilities, securing funding and development opportunities to drive innovation.
Chris Kolb, Cosentini: Chris Kolb is a Vice President at Cosentini and an expert in energy-efficient and Passive House-compliant design. Since joining the firm in 2004, Mr. Kolb has led the design and management of numerous commercial buildings, academic facilities, hotels, mixed-use complexes, and affordable and luxury multi-family residential buildings. Mr. Kolb works collaboratively with building owners and architects to develop energy-efficient design strategies, assisting projects in exceeding energy code requirements, reducing operating costs, and achieving sustainability certifications. He has recently managed the design of 220 Central Park South in New York, NY, Baccarat Hotel in New York, NY, and Greenpoint Landing Block D in Brooklyn, NY. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He is a Licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional.
Bill Talbert: Bill has extensive experience in mechanical system design, analysis, and energy modeling. His expertise is in providing high performance systems and analyzing innovative technologies applicable to new construction and retrofits and includes cost-benefit analysis and performance verification through system monitoring, calibration, and intelligent building technologies.
Silvia Khurrum: is a Manager in R&D at Con Edison focusing on Building Decarbonization Innovative solutions that lowers buildings’ emissions and energy use. She has over 20 years of experiences in Energy Industry including responsibility for engineering, operations, and performance of NYC power generation assets to establishment and management of utility customer sited pilot programs. In here current role, she supports demonstration and implementation of innovative technical and business solution to advance affordable and reliable building decarbonization technology adoption. She is responsible for decarbonization strategy of Con Edison facilities and partners with National Laboratories, established companies and Start-ups on go-to-market and de-risk strategies. She serves as a Chair at Building Energy Smart Technologies Center (BEST) and is a Board Member of Clean Energy Business Incubator and Decarbonization Committee at Advance Energy Research and Technology Center (AERTC) at Stony Brook and EPRI Industry Technical Advisor for Low Carbon Resources Initiative and Advanced Buildings and Communities Program. She is also a guest lecturer at NYU and Columbia University.
