You and Your Building – A Love/Hate Relationship: Sarah M. Terrill
From Los Alamos National Laboratory
The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining and optimizing older buildings in Atlanta, drawing a parallel to restoring an aging car for better performance and efficiency. It emphasizes the role of recommissioning teams in revitalizing building systems, as well as the necessity for occupants, particularly leaders, to adopt behaviors and set priorities that enhance energy efficiency and operational functionality.
Key Takeaways
- Older buildings need TLC, just like my '80 Camaro—recommissioning is their pit stop for efficiency!
- Simple changes in behavior, like dressing in layers, can save energy—who knew fashion could be eco-friendly?
- A coffee pot's energy use equates to driving my Camaro from here to New Orleans—think twice about office appliances!
- Building managers hold the key—they're the unsung heroes integrating tech and community for energy savings.
- Green teams are the Avengers for energy efficiency—uniting to tackle sustainability one meeting at a time!
Mentioned in This Episode
- Atlanta (location)
- New Orleans (location)
- Pittsburgh (location)
- Michael Yuri (person)
- Fulano (person)