rb electrification
Online Conference | January 24

Reimagine Buildings: Electrification

Are you ready to electrify everything?

Join us for Reimagine Buildings: Electrification

Online, January 24, 2025, 11:30am – 4:00pm (Eastern)

Join us to explore innovative strategies that building professionals can use to tackle climate change through electrification. Learn how to navigate challenges like domestic hot water systems and infrastructure upgrades, collaborate across disciplines to accelerate the transition, and discover emerging technologies and case studies that demonstrate improved performance and occupant health.

LEARN. We'll dive into the future of building electrification, tackling its biggest challenges and most complex issues.

CONNECT. Meet other building professionals who are stepping up to tackle change and engage in participatory sessions as you build the network you need to succeed.

GET INSPIRED. We’ve handpicked speakers to deliver actionable insights and foster valuable connections, helping you create buildings that truly make a difference.

EARN CREDITS. RB Electrificatiom program sessions will be eligible for AIA HSW Continuing Education credits in partnership with AIA New York State, as well as Phius and PHI credits. (Live attendance of sessions only.)

Enjoy all of this from the comfort of your home, shop, or office.

This event is proudly brought to you with the support of our Stakeholder Partner, The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

REGISTER TODAY:
Join the RB Collective –or– register à la carte

Reimagine Buildings Collective members get free admission to the Electrification Conference as part of membership.
* RB Collective dues are $49/mo (cancel anytime)

Collective + Conference $49* OR Conference Only $49

Conference Speakers

marine speaker
Marine Sanchez
Principal, Passive House Specialist, Service Lead at RDH Building Science
sara speaker
Sara Bayer
Associate Principal & Director of Sustainability at Magnusson Architecture and Planning
ed speaker
Ed Ettinger
Managing Principal at Ettinger Engineering Associates
chris speaker
Christopher Galarza
Forward Dining Solutions, EcoChef
shefali speaker
Shefali Sanghvi
Associate Principal, Director of Sustainability at Dattner Architects
gary speaker
Gary Klein
Gary Klein and Associates, Inc.
beca speaker
Becca Edson
Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources
jesse speaker
Jesse Schwartzberg
Principal, Black Mountain Architecture

Conference Agenda

11:30am – 4:00pm (Eastern) | Open Networking and Expo Booths

Connect and build relationships via 1-1 Networking Sessions. Explore our Manufacturer Booths at any time throughout the event! Drop by and engage—leave a message or request more information via chat.

Noon – 1:00pm (Eastern) | Part 1: The Big Picture

This session sets the stage for understanding the critical role of electrification in creating energy-efficient, climate-responsive buildings. We will explore how electrification fits into broader goals of energy efficiency, clean grids, and climate action, with insights from key experts in the field.

1:10pm – 2:10pm (Eastern) | Part 2: Case Studies

In this session, we dive into real-world case studies to explore how electrification is being successfully implemented in diverse building types and environments. Each case study follows a structured approach: Problem, Approach, Solution, Outcomes, and Lessons Learned, with a particular focus on addressing key electrification challenges such as heating/cooling, domestic hot water (DHW), cooking, and laundry. The featured projects demonstrate innovative solutions and provide valuable insights for designers, engineers, and sustainability professionals navigating the electrification transition.

2:20pm – 3:20pm (Eastern) | Part 3: System Solutions

This session will focus on narrowing the lens to common electrification challenges within residential and commercial buildings, specifically looking at hot water systems, kitchens, and laundry facilities. We'll explore both centralized and decentralized solutions, as well as unique strategies for addressing the most pressing issues related to these high-demand building systems. The session will provide actionable solutions, real-world examples, and valuable lessons for overcoming barriers to electrification in these essential building amenities.

3:20pm – 4:00pm (Eastern) | Biomaterials Roundtable
REGISTER TODAY:
Join the RB Collective –or– register à la carte

Reimagine Buildings Collective members get free admission to the Electrification Conference as part of membership.
* RB Collective dues are $49/mo (cancel anytime)

Collective + Conference $49* OR Conference Only $49
Categories: Embodied Carbon, PHA