Episode 26. A year after publication, Judit Kimpian and Hattie Hartman revisit key messages from the book they co-authored with Sofie Pelsmakers. Judit explains why building performance studies de-risk the construction process and help ensure that what was designed actually gets built and operates as intended. She explains why it is so important to stay with a project during a one-to-three-year ‘landing’ period after completion, to ensure proper commissioning, monitor both energy and indoor environmental quality, and talk to occupants.
Plus, you can WIN a copy of Energy|People|Buildings by J. Kimpian, H. Hartman and S. Pelsmakers (RIBA Publishing 2021). We have three copies to give away – details here.
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