Fireside Chat Risk and Resilience — Designing for a Changing World
In this Fireside Chat, Risk and Resilience — Designing for a Changing World, industry experts explore how organizations can anticipate risk, strengthen resilience, and adapt to an evolving global landscape. Watch the full recording for thoughtful discussion and practical insights to support long-term performance and preparedness.
Chapter 1: Welcome and Purpose
0:00–4:33 | Rob Tanner introduces the fireside chat series, outlines its goals, and welcomes Ralph DiNola to discuss building risk, resilience, and performance.
Chapter 2: Defining Resilience in Buildings
4:33–7:03 | Ralph defines resilience across three dimensions—natural hazard, energy, and financial—establishing a broader, more practical understanding of the term.
Chapter 3: Real-World Impacts and Emerging Risks
7:03–10:49 | The discussion explores how climate events, energy volatility, and financial uncertainty are reshaping building-owner priorities.
Chapter 4: HVAC and Systems as Resilience Strategies
10:49–14:35 | Ralph shares practical examples of HVAC upgrades that enhance energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and operational resilience.
Chapter 5: Proactive vs. Reactive Building Ownership
14:35–16:00 | Ralph contrasts reactive responses to disruption with proactive planning, emphasizing how performance standards enable phased, forward-looking improvements.
Chapter 6: Existing Buildings and Regional Risk Analysis
16:00–19:31 | The conversation focuses on the unique challenges of existing buildings and the importance of regional and localized risk modeling.
Chapter 7: Performance-Based Codes and Flexibility
19:31–21:53 | Ralph explains how performance-based standards provide flexibility, allowing owners to meet outcomes without one-size-fits-all solutions.
Chapter 8: Future-Proofing and Avoiding Stranded Assets
21:53–24:58 | The discussion centers on designing buildings to remain functional, valuable, and adaptable over time rather than becoming obsolete.
Chapter 9: Standards, Certifications, and Resilience Metrics
25:00–33:00 | Ralph reviews key frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Passive House, and GRESB, highlighting how they embed resilience into building assessment.
Chapter 10: Modeling, Validation, and Net-Zero Performance
33:00–36:50 | The speakers discuss modeling tools, validation methods, and how low-energy and net-zero buildings perform during disruption events.
Chapter 11: Financial Value and Total Cost of Ownership
36:50–42:39 | Ralph ties resilience investments to asset value, explaining ROI, risk reduction, and total cost of ownership from an owner’s perspective.
Chapter 12: Evolving Codes and Climate Reality
42:39–45:45 | The conversation examines gaps in current codes, especially around extreme heat, and the need for updated resilience requirements.
Chapter 13: Planning, Equipment Life Cycles, and Strategy
45:45–53:05 | Ralph stresses the importance of proactive planning, capital roadmaps, and aligning equipment upgrades with long-term resilience goals.
Chapter 14: Staying Ahead and Industry Collaboration
53:05–56:13 | Guidance is given on how owners and practitioners can stay informed through participation, education, and industry engagement.
Chapter 15: The Future of Building Resilience
56:13–58:11 | Ralph shares optimism about innovation, policy evolution, and the integration of resilience into mainstream building design.
Chapter 16: Closing Remarks and Next Steps
58:11–1:00:41 | Rob summarizes key takeaways, thanks participants, and previews the next session in the building performance standards series.
Chapter 1: Welcome and Purpose
0:00–4:33 | Rob Tanner introduces the fireside chat series, outlines its goals, and welcomes Ralph DiNola to discuss building risk, resilience, and performance.
Chapter 2: Defining Resilience in Buildings
4:33–7:03 | Ralph defines resilience across three dimensions—natural hazard, energy, and financial—establishing a broader, more practical understanding of the term.
Chapter 3: Real-World Impacts and Emerging Risks
7:03–10:49 | The discussion explores how climate events, energy volatility, and financial uncertainty are reshaping building-owner priorities.
Chapter 4: HVAC and Systems as Resilience Strategies
10:49–14:35 | Ralph shares practical examples of HVAC upgrades that enhance energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and operational resilience.
Chapter 5: Proactive vs. Reactive Building Ownership
14:35–16:00 | Ralph contrasts reactive responses to disruption with proactive planning, emphasizing how performance standards enable phased, forward-looking improvements.
Chapter 6: Existing Buildings and Regional Risk Analysis
16:00–19:31 | The conversation focuses on the unique challenges of existing buildings and the importance of regional and localized risk modeling.
Chapter 7: Performance-Based Codes and Flexibility
19:31–21:53 | Ralph explains how performance-based standards provide flexibility, allowing owners to meet outcomes without one-size-fits-all solutions.
Chapter 8: Future-Proofing and Avoiding Stranded Assets
21:53–24:58 | The discussion centers on designing buildings to remain functional, valuable, and adaptable over time rather than becoming obsolete.
Chapter 9: Standards, Certifications, and Resilience Metrics
25:00–33:00 | Ralph reviews key frameworks such as LEED, WELL, Passive House, and GRESB, highlighting how they embed resilience into building assessment.
Chapter 10: Modeling, Validation, and Net-Zero Performance
33:00–36:50 | The speakers discuss modeling tools, validation methods, and how low-energy and net-zero buildings perform during disruption events.
Chapter 11: Financial Value and Total Cost of Ownership
36:50–42:39 | Ralph ties resilience investments to asset value, explaining ROI, risk reduction, and total cost of ownership from an owner’s perspective.
Chapter 12: Evolving Codes and Climate Reality
42:39–45:45 | The conversation examines gaps in current codes, especially around extreme heat, and the need for updated resilience requirements.
Chapter 13: Planning, Equipment Life Cycles, and Strategy
45:45–53:05 | Ralph stresses the importance of proactive planning, capital roadmaps, and aligning equipment upgrades with long-term resilience goals.
Chapter 14: Staying Ahead and Industry Collaboration
53:05–56:13 | Guidance is given on how owners and practitioners can stay informed through participation, education, and industry engagement.
Chapter 15: The Future of Building Resilience
56:13–58:11 | Ralph shares optimism about innovation, policy evolution, and the integration of resilience into mainstream building design.
Chapter 16: Closing Remarks and Next Steps
58:11–1:00:41 | Rob summarizes key takeaways, thanks participants, and previews the next session in the building performance standards series.