Chris Schaffner, PE, LEED Fellow, WELL Faculty, CHPC
When
September 16, 2026 10:30 AM
to
September 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Time Read
1
min
🌎 Cold climates. High-intensity labs. Full electrification.
TGE’s Christopher Schaffner joins Elkus Manfredi Architects' Kristen Fritsch, AIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP and BR+A Consulting Engineers’ Jacob Knowles on a panel at the I2SL: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories Annual Conference and Technology Fair.
Electrifying lab buildings in cold climates means tackling high ventilation demands, strict climate control, and swinging ambient temperatures all at once. This panel shares real, built examples of the shift from steam and gas to full electrification, comparing ground-source, air-source, and exhaust-source heat pump performance, plus strategies for load reduction, envelope optimization, and hitting net zero zoning requirements.
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 10:30am to 12:00pm ET
📍 Encore Boston Harbor Hotel
#I2SL2026 #Decarbonization #Electrification #SustainableDesign
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