Design Strategies to Decarbonize Architecture

This course reviews the concept and goals of building decarbonization and how HVAC system electrification can play a role in helping meet the overarching goal of stabilizing or reversing climate change. The program identifies the impact of electrified HVAC systems and solutions on reducing building greenhouse gas emissions and explores the various performance and design considerations that influence the selection process.

Presenters
Tom Glass, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ice Air
Tamer Bou Matar, Sr. Sales Engineer, Ice Air

Learning Objectives

• Explain the concept and goals of decarbonization challenge and electrification
• Understand the impact in driving toward electrification
• Identify areas of the U.S. that are moving toward electrification
• Identify various systems and solutions that can be applied to electrify HVAC and DHW

Instructors Bio

Tom Glass
Tom is responsible for planning and executing sales and marketing strategies, working with and supporting Ice Air’s sales representatives and customers. Prior to his employment at Ice Air, Tom was a Branch Manager for Red Bull energy drinks. Tom has a BS in Business Marketing from the State University of New York at Oswego and an AS degree in Business Administration from Dutchess Community College.

Tamer Bou Matar
Tamer is responsible for supporting the design and specification process with engineers, architects and energy consultants.
• Design and specification support
• Rebate and energy code compliance
• Coordinating equipment operation and performance details