I2SL NCC HOLIDAY NETWORKING AND PRESENTATION SERIES 2026

Get ready to connect and learn at this awesome in-person event at STANTEC's new Washington DC offices. Starting on their rooftop with great food and beverages. It's all about mixing, mingling, and catching some cool presentations with fellow lab pros. Whether you're here to network or soak up new ideas, this series is the place to be. Mark your calendar and bring your best energy!

STANTEC Architecture will present "High Performance Beyond Code: Electrification & Integrated Design" as recently presented at I2SL Annual Conference in Boston this year!

WSP Engineering will present "Building Enclosures: From Design Intent to Long-Term Performance"

SIEMENS Energy will present "Leveraging Data to Maintain High Performing Buildings"

We extend our sincere thanks to Stantec for generously sponsoring complimentary food and drinks for all attendees.

Info: Large, high-intensity laboratory facilities face energy constraints driven by process and unregulated loads. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Building 28, a 400,000-square-foot science and technology facility with a 3-megawatt data center, demonstrates how integrated performance analysis and system innovation can deliver measurable results beyond code. With 68 percent of the building classified as unregulated load, building performance analysis informed decisions from early massing through construction. Evaluation of four massing options and three envelope assemblies improved roof and wall U-values, lowering peak loads and enabling right-sized mechanical systems. Daylighting modeling and controls reduced lighting energy by 39 percent. Mechanical systems decouple sensible and latent loads through a split temperature hydronic strategy. High-efficiency chillers operate at elevated temperatures for sensible-only coils, while a dedicated cold loop manages dehumidification

Info: "Building Enclosures: From Design Intent to Long-Term Performance" This presentation introduces the fundamentals of building enclosure performance and the key considerations for stakeholders throughout design, construction, operation, and long-term asset management. Using examples and lessons relevant to laboratory and similar facilities, the presentation explores how water, air, thermal, and moisture management strategies influence durability, energy performance, resilience, and operational continuity over the life of a building.

Info: Today’s high-performance buildings are increasingly sophisticated, but complexity does not always translate into sustained efficiency. This challenge is particularly important in energy-intensive laboratories and critical spaces, where HVAC systems must continuously maintain strict environmental conditions that support occupant safety and critical operations. Advanced HVAC systems, controls strategies, and other technologies depend on proper operation and continuous attention, while facility teams are often being asked to do more with fewer resources. This presentation explores how building data can be used to uncover operational issues, identify energy-saving opportunities, and prioritize improvements more cost-effectively than traditional approaches. By using a data-driven approach to ongoing commissioning and project identification, the session will show how owners can “do more with less” to improve comfort, reduce en

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