Engineers for a Sustainable Future - Tues., July 12 Presentation, Net Zero Buildings
Channel: ESF Oregon
Date: 12/07/2022

Engineers and Friends,

At our virtual meeting on Tuesday, July 12, we will hear a presentation from Karina Hersberg and Rachel Wrublik speaking on "Net Zero Buildings “.  The Zoom link is at the end of the email. 

Speakers: 

Karina Hershberg, Senior Associate, PAE

Passionate about sustainable development, Karina has more than a decade of experience in electrical engineering. With this background, she brings a unique perspective to her dual roles in analysis and engineering at PAE. Through data-driven analytics and innovative electrical design, Karina helps projects implement regenerative and resilient solutions. She leads the development of microgrid design, emissions analysis, and campus-scale solutions for the firm. She was a 2020 Women of Vision awardee and has been featured in numerous building industry publications. Karina speaks regularly on the future of energy systems and pathways to building decarbonization.   

Rachel Wrublik, PE, LEED AP, Mechanical Engineer

Rachel Wrublik is a mechanical engineer with a passion for regenerative design, healthy ecosystems, and human interaction with the environment. Rachel has contributed to major high-performance projects such as the PAE Living Building, Oregon Zoo, and Lakeridge Junior High School. With a background in biology and renewable energy engineering, she has turned her focus onto master planning, net zero energy, passive design, and healthy materials.

Sustainable Momentum: Net Zero Buildings

As the world’s first developer-driven Living Building, the five-story, mixed-use PAE Living Building demonstrates a replicable path for designers, developers, investors, and owners to create high performing and resilient urban Living Buildings. Through a global pandemic and historic events, the project team achieved completion of the 56,000-SF development that is taking sustainability and resiliency to new levels in the city.

Join us for a conversation with PAE engineers to discuss key challenges how the building achieves Net Zero Energy, and what the future of Living Buildings looks like in Oregon.