October Forum: Pull Up the Shades: Spotlight on Windows

Every building has them, but what do we really know about the different types of windows in NYC Buildings? And what are the most efficient ones available to us? Join GreenHomeNYC this October to tackle some of these questions in our spotlight on windows and insulation forum. From the different building codes, to how we use windows once they’re in our buildings, and just what really goes on in those all glass buildings, this is sure to be a forum not to miss!   This forum is free and open to the public!   Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Place: DORMA Design Center, 1040 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd floor, New York, NY 10001   Click here to register!   Our speakers will include:   Jamie Kleinberg, Urban Green Council, Advocacy & Research Coordinator Jamie Kleinberg is responsible for the implementation of Urban Green Council’s advocacy and research projects. She guided the production of 90 by 50, a report which showed that New York City can reduce greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2050, with a major focus on the building sector. Jamie also coordinated the planning and development of the Building Resiliency Task Force, an effort to improve the New York City building code after Superstorm Sandy, and is involved with Urban Green’s ongoing green code endeavors. Other work includes Seduced by the View, a study of tenant behavior in all-glass buildings, and Baby It’s Cold Inside, an analysis of how different codes and construction types affect building resiliency during power outages. Jamie holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and is a LEED Green Associate.   Aurimas Sabulis, Intus Windows, Managing Director Aurimas Sabulis, principal at Intus Windows, has been involved in sustainable building design for past decade. With extensive knowledge in glazing systems Aurimas helped to lead numerous projects at Intus Windows that were featured in multiple publications and media sources including Builder’s magazine, Light Construction Journal and similar. His expertise provided substantial help to multiple Passive House standard building across US including first Net-Zero House in Washington DC and first Charter School in US to use triple windows. Aurimas is tremendously involved in organizations promoting green, sustainable and energy efficient design in buildings. He constantly tries to influence organizations such as USGBC and Passive House Institute to push the boundaries on required building envelope performance criteria and show the best possible solutions for it. Aurimas’ experience in European building markets provides invaluable knowledge to Intus Windows clients and different organizations were Aurimas is involved. His experience in building industry and expertize in finances allowed Intus Windows to develop product lines that can be affordable and at the same time can exceed performance metrics of majority currently developed building.     Keep checking back at our website for more information on this forum!