Advancements in Sustainable Building Science Technology: Enhancing Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies in the Built Environment
CME Department Seminar
April 30, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Location
1047 ERF and Zoom at https://uic.zoom.us/j/88178799342?pwd=d2pCd2JBbG0yQkFxT3dZbm1ZZ0VkZz09
Address
842 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60607
Calendar
Download iCal FilePresenter: Aslihan Karatas, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
Location: 1047 ERF and Zoom at https://uic.zoom.us/j/88178799342?pwd=d2pCd2JBbG0yQkFxT3dZbm1ZZ0VkZz09
Meeting ID: 881 7879 9342
Passcode: cme@2024
Abstract: The US building sector accounts for 29% of total energy consumption, 40% of electricity usage, and responsible for 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Within this sector, building envelope systems play a pivotal role, contributing to 28% of building energy consumption. This seminar will draw examples on how building envelope systems, especially in the context of building science and technology practices, can effectively address the challenges posed by climate resilience while integrating principles of environmental justice. Particular attention will be given to the thermal and moisture performance of building envelope systems, along with the measurement methods employed to assess their effectiveness. The goal will be to propose modifications to energy and building codes and measurement methods and tools, advocating for their adaptation to ultimately leading to more efficient and effective building designs in the future.
Speaker Bio: Aslihan Karatas, PhD, LEED AP, is the director of the Built Environment and Infrastructure Laboratory (BEI Lab), and serves as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Karatas worked as a postdoc at the University of Michigan. She received Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and MSc. from the University of Florida. Her research expertise spans building science and technology with a focus on climate change adaptation for buildings and cities, sustainable and smart building systems, and industrialized and prefabricated structures. Her work has been supported by organizations including HUD, DOE/ORNL, STO Panel Technology, TBAR, and CPWR. Karatas also brings several years of industry experience to her academic role. In recognition of her leadership, she was honored with the Foremost Leadership Award by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in 2019.
Date posted
Apr 30, 2024
Date updated
Apr 30, 2024