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In recent years, we've seen an increased focus on existing buildings in energy codes. Has your practice been working more with existing buildings?

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Maggie Brown
Washington DC
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I'm currently working on the LaGuardia Airport project, before I commence on my finding(s), I'd like to flag this is an operating airport during every stage of construction and to also bring to light the largest North American infrastructure project. Since I've been on this project, the following is a short list of some of the ongoing existing building focus to improve in the new development:
1. Focus in bringing more natural light into each building to minimize the use to electrical lighting.
2. Focus in introducing solar power to minimize in energy consumption.
3. introducing automated window shades to roll down when there's too much sunlight and glare.
4. Introducing unique and durable architectural finishes to compliment the project as well as initiating sustainability and energy consumption.
5. Implementing new ideas to provide airport-friendly use for all, including passengers with less mobility (i.e.; wheelchair, ambulant and others if any), vision impaired and the elderly.
6. There's heaps of other new features and perks, yet to come!

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Shaghayegh Maleki Assoc. AIA
New Rochelle NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-11-2019 17:55
From: Maggie Brown
Subject: How have trends in energy codes impacted your practice?

In recent years, we've seen an increased focus on existing buildings in energy codes. Has your practice been working more with existing buildings?

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Maggie Brown
Washington DC
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Original Message------

I'm currently working on the LaGuardia Airport project, before I commence on my finding(s), I'd like to flag this is an operating airport during every stage of construction and to also bring to light the largest North American infrastructure project. Since I've been on this project, the following is a short list of some of the ongoing existing building focus to improve in the new development:
1. Focus in bringing more natural light into each building to minimize the use to electrical lighting.
2. Focus in introducing solar power to minimize in energy consumption.
3. introducing automated window shades to roll down when there's too much sunlight and glare.
4. Introducing unique and durable architectural finishes to compliment the project as well as initiating sustainability and energy consumption.
5. Implementing new ideas to provide airport-friendly use for all, including passengers with less mobility (i.e.; wheelchair, ambulant and others if any), vision impaired and the elderly.
6. There's heaps of other new features and perks, yet to come!

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Shaghayegh Maleki Assoc. AIA
New Rochelle NY
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Hi George - 

Thank you for your note.

Agreed there are many obstacles and challenges along the way with an operating airport project that's u/construction. Yes, we have multiple consultants executing the tests and verification for air, moisture and thermal barriers.


Cheers,
(aka) Sherry Maleki

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Shaghayegh Maleki Assoc. AIA
Tuckahoe NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-15-2020 10:10
From: George Blackburn
Subject: How have trends in energy codes impacted your practice?

Shaghayegh,

I am wondering if there is any building enclosure performance verification testing being performed for the air, moisture, and thermal barriers of the building enclosures.  It can be a problem for buildings with ongoing operations.  Air barriers testing can be especially difficult.  I have been involved with QA/QC inspections and water intrusion testing for all of the DFW terminals being remodeled and expanded. 

 

Blackburn

Architecture

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Original Message------

I'm currently working on the LaGuardia Airport project, before I commence on my finding(s), I'd like to flag this is an operating airport during every stage of construction and to also bring to light the largest North American infrastructure project. Since I've been on this project, the following is a short list of some of the ongoing existing building focus to improve in the new development:
1. Focus in bringing more natural light into each building to minimize the use to electrical lighting.
2. Focus in introducing solar power to minimize in energy consumption.
3. introducing automated window shades to roll down when there's too much sunlight and glare.
4. Introducing unique and durable architectural finishes to compliment the project as well as initiating sustainability and energy consumption.
5. Implementing new ideas to provide airport-friendly use for all, including passengers with less mobility (i.e.; wheelchair, ambulant and others if any), vision impaired and the elderly.
6. There's heaps of other new features and perks, yet to come!

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Shaghayegh Maleki Assoc. AIA
New Rochelle NY
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