Event presented by Reimagine Buildings Collective
Friday, January 23rd from 12pm-1pm eastern (Virtual)
Massachusetts is in the middle of a major moment for Passive House delivery—and James Petersen is right at the center of it. Fresh off his recent presentation on Domestic Hot Water systems in Passive House multifamily buildings, the Founder and Principal of Petersen Engineering joins us for an open-format Ask Me Anything focused on translating Passive House principles into real-world, zero-carbon buildings.
Ask James Anything!
About James Petersen, PE - Founder and Principal of Petersen Engineering
"James began his career in building systems in 1986 and founded Petersen Engineering, Inc. in 1992. He has always had a passion for energy efficiency and is an industry leader in advancing sustainability, high-performance building, and building a zero-carbon future. With his holistic philosophy for the design of buildings, James leads and collaborates with project teams to optimize the integration of MEP/FP systems with architecture, sites, building enclosures and building science fundamentals.
James is a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. He received a BS in mechanical engineering and a BA in philosophy from the University of New Hampshire. He is also a lifetime member and leader in Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) having served as chair of the board of directors, and co-chair of the Boston Building Energy Conference. From 2020 through 2021, James served as co-chair of the Citizen Response Task Force, a 21-person committee charged with making recommendations to Portsmouth city officials related to COVID-19.
Currently serving as president of Passive House Massachusetts, James leads efforts to promote and educate others about passive design and construction techniques. He is also a member of the HCA Portsmouth Hospital Board of Directors, where he advocates for high-quality community health care."
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