Balancing Comfort and Sustainability in Modern Buildings With David Heinzerling - Ep 53

In this insightful episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with David Heinzerling, Principal at Taylor Engineers and the head of an ASHRAE subcommittee on decarbonization. They explore David's career in HVAC engineering and delve into the pressing need for decarbonization in the built environment.David shares key insights from the upcoming decarbonization guide, discussing the process of planning, the trade-offs involved, and the alignment with other certification programs. They also touch on the critical role of occupant comfort and health, innovative thermal energy storage solutions, and strategies for generating electricity in tall buildings with limited roof area.Discover how a well-designed building can balance performance (cost, energy, carbon emissions) with soft aspects (beauty, community, inclusivity) to create spaces that inspire and sustain.Tune in to learn more about how to make buildings that are not only efficient but also enhance the well-being of their occupants.More About David:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heinzerling-pe-4b233835/https://www.taylorengineers.comWhere To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd