Ghina Annan
M.Eng Applied Energy, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, ENV SP, LFA, Fitwel, TRUE advisor, EDGE
Stantec | Associate, Decarbonization Business Lead
Speaker
Track F: Building Performance
Session F1: High Performance Buildings
September 25, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Innovative Strategies for Reducing Embodied Carbon in Tall Building Renovations: A Net Zero Retrofit Approach
This presentation delves into the transformative potential of Net Zero Retrofitting as a sustainable solution for reducing embodied carbon in tall building renovations. Through a systematic approach, the process of Net Zero Retrofitting is elucidated, encompassing key phases such as evaluation, design, implementation, monitoring, and occupant engagement. By leveraging energy-efficient measures, renewable energy systems, and smart technologies, Net Zero Retrofitting aims to upgrade existing buildings to achieve net-zero energy consumption, thereby significantly mitigating their environmental impact.
The presentation underscores the multifaceted benefits of Net Zero Retrofitting, including environmental stewardship, financial savings, enhanced occupant comfort, and increased property value. It elucidates how Net Zero Retrofitting aligns with global sustainability goals and contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as evidenced by compelling statistics and research findings. Notable case studies, such as 303 Battery in Seattle and the University of British Columbia’s Brock Commons Tallwood residence, exemplify successful applications of Net Zero Retrofitting principles in real-world contexts.
Through an exploration of innovative strategies and best practices, this presentation empowers stakeholders in the building industry to embrace Net Zero Retrofitting as a viable pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality and fostering a more sustainable built environment.
Speaker Bio
Ghina Annan is Stantec’s Decarbonization Business Lead and an expert in high-performance building design with a focus on net-positive regeneration. She is designated as an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer, recipient of the 2022 Association of Energy Engineering (AEE) International Young Energy Professional of the Year Award and Climate Action Leadership Award for the 2023 Women in Energy Awards, and ASHRAE YEA Inspirational Leader Award 2024 (attached to this email, yet not to be shared broadly prior to Jan. 2024) .Ghina has more than a decade of experience working on iconic projects throughout the Middle East (MENA), including the Saudi Pavilion EXPO2020 (Certified LEED Platinum), Aramco Innovation Center (LEED Gold Certification), King Abdul Aziz International Airport (LEED Silver Certification), among others. As the ASHRAE committee chair for the Building Decarbonization Whole Life Design Guide, she actively contributes to the development of guidelines focused on whole life carbon considerations for building systems. Also, Ghina's significant contributions to the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, particularly in the chapter on global climate change, have been recognized and published in 2021. Furthermore, Ghina is a member of United Nations RTOC (Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pumps) contributing to 2023 Energy Efficiency Working Group. This working group plays a vital role in assessing and advancing energy efficiency measures and technologies within the industry.
