What is IBPSA-NYC?

IBPSA-NYC was founded to advance and promote the science of building performance simulation in order to improve the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new and existing building worldwide. It also seeks to act as a forum and a resource for those interested in performing and utilizing building simulation services. IBPSA is a non-profit international society of building performance simulation researchers, developers and practitioners, dedicated to improving the built environment. 

Upcoming IBPSA-NY General Meetings

Presentation: "Looking Deeper - Simulating the Building Envelope" by Michael Waite
Location: The AIA Center for Architecture - 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY
Date & Time: Monday, May 17th, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 PM.
Description:

Knowledge of the need for thermally broken windows, vapor retarders and reductions in thermal bridging through insulation in the building enclosure has become fairly well established. But what is really going on between our interior finishes and our façade? Will interior humidity really move through solid building materials and condense somewhere in between? How can we show that thermally broken windows are less likely to have condensation and are more energy efficient? And what about unique designs for which rules of thumb aren’t available or don’t apply? Computer modeling programs that evaluate building enclosure performance are readily available. This event will introduce common simulation methods and show how they can be used to tackle design challenges and inform good building envelope design. The session will cover two- and three-dimensional thermal simulations, glazing assembly modeling, one- and two-dimensional moisture migration modeling, and incorporating envelope studies into energy models. Particular attention will be given to practical applications of envelope modeling, its capabilities and limitations. While the event will not be a class, it will serve as a primer for attendees looking to incorporate some of these tools into their own practices.

 Speaker Bio: 

Michael Waite is a building technology engineer with the New York City office of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH). Mike specializes in the evaluation and design of building enclosures and the interaction between the building enclosure and mechanical systems to optimize building performance for both new and existing buildings. He has experience with multiple whole building energy simulation software programs, two- and three-dimensional thermal modeling tools, moisture migration software, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Mike is a LEED Accredited Professional and a member of ASHRAE and the Association of Energy Engineers. He is a member of ASHRAE Committee 90.1, responsible for the nation’s premier building energy standard, and its Envelope Subcommittee. He is a board member of the IBPSA New York Chapter and is active in several professional organizations dedicated to sustainable design and construction in New York City.

PLEASE RSVP (stephen.mignogna@atelierten.com) IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND. 

CES LUs 1.5; HSW 1.5; SD 1.5

Free for members; $10 for non-members

AIANY Calendar of Events

General IBPSA-NY News:

SimBuild 2010

Date: August 9th - 13th, 2010
Location: Kimmel Center, New York University, New York City
Additional Information: Check back soon for more information.

ibpsaNews is the newsletter of the International Building Performance Simulation Association international chapter. The IBPSA-NY Chapter has been mentioned on pages 46-47.

April 2009 - volume 19 number 1 (.pdf - 3.7 MB)