GBU HiPerformance Tour Series: Toast & Tour – Transforming an industrial beer bottling factory into an all-electric, zero carbon studio
1.5 AIA LU and 1.5 GBCI CE pending
Discover how a mid-century Philadelphia beer bottling factory was transformed into a net zero carbon architectural studio through thoughtful adaptive reuse, energy efficiency improvements, electrification, and renewable energy procurement. Following a 2015 renovation, the building owners spent a decade optimizing mixed-mode ventilation, engaging occupants, and reducing energy consumption while maintaining comfort. After decreasing building site energy use by 33%, the building owners undertook a significant capital investment to replace natural gas boilers with electric boilers. The presenters will share project planning, implementation challenges, costs, and 12 months of operational performance data following the full building electrification. Presenters will also share the challenges of procuring “quality” renewable energy to achieve Net Zero Carbon status. A guided building tour through architectural studio and mechanical rooms will illustrate these strategies and provide first-hand experience for electrification and decarbonization of existing buildings.
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