Lighting the Nerve Center: The Related HQ Lighting Retrofit
February 26, 2015
9:00am-10:30am
Join the Building Energy Exchange for a presentation of the lighting retrofit of the headquarters of Related Companies, one of the most prominent real estate firms in the country.
SCHEDULE
8:30am Registration
9:00am Welcome & Introductions
9:10am Presentation by Related Companies and Lutron Electronics
9:50am Audience Discussion
10:30am Close
This program is available for 1.5 AIA CEUs
FEE: $10
IESNYC Members $5
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As a market leader in environmentally-conscious real estate, Related applies these principles to their corporate home with a comprehensive lighting retrofit implemented during full occupancy. Looking to improve energy use, visual comfort, and aesthetics, Related collaborated with Lutron Electronics for consultation and installation. A mix of new controls for existing fluorescent fixtures and LED replacement led to an impressive reduction of both lighting energy and peak demand of more than 50%. The addition of dimmable ballasts, wireless sensors, and a web-based control system greatly improved functionality as well as performance.
Related's retrofit process has been carefully documented in the BEEx case study published last year. The case study highlights the retrofit’s products and systems, the decision making process, challenges, and lessons learned by the project team. Details are illuminated through BEEx interviews with Related and Lutron team members.
Join us to hear directly from the lead team members of this project, Elliot An of Related Companies and Tom Myers of Lutron Electronics. The technology and performance will be presented and they will share lessons learned for this important project.
Audience dialogue will follow the presentation.
PANELISTS
Elliot An, Sustainability Analyst at Related Companies
Tom Myers, Commercial Real Estate Solutions Director of Lutron Electronics
Building Energy Exchange is an independent nonprofit driving energy efficiency in the built environment through its first of its kind resource center in downtown Manhattan. BEEx provides support for the building industry through energy and lighting efficiency education, technical exhibits, critical research and networking opportunities. Their classes, events and exhibits help create partnerships and broker relationships among design, construction, and real estate professionals within the Greater New York City Region.
