181 Mercer - A Project that Leverages District Energy to Optimize Building Performance

181 Mercer Street is a 750,000 sf academic mixed-use building located in highly urbanized lower Manhattan. This $1.5B project utilizes cutting-edge technology and clever design to get the most out of the resources provided by New York University's Trigeneration Plant. Key strategies include active desiccant air conditioning, digital optimization algorithms and a high-tech building skin. This presentation will show how District Energy can successfully partner with Building Services Engineering to achieve the next level in energy performance!

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Keywords: TriGeneration, Desiccant, Controls

Andrew Kozak

Principal, Vice President

BR+A

Andrew joined BR+A in 2015 with vast industry experience as well as an extensive background in energy management and sustainable design. As a Licensed Professional Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional, Andrew specializes in projects that require thorough analysis and innovative solutions. He has successfully completed an impressive array of project types in the higher education, commercial, residential, healthcare, mission-critical, and industrial market sectors. Andrew is a proud Alumnus of The New York Institute of Technology, earning both a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Energy Management. In 2018, he had the privilege of becoming a Fellow Member of the Association of Energy Engineers, an honor bestowed upon individuals who are considered to “have made significant contributions to the energy management and alternative energy industry.” As an Adjunct Professor for the NYU Tandon School of Engineering Andrew teaches Graduate Students in Sustainability and Energy Management. Over the past 10 years, Andrew has regularly presented at conferences with IDEA, AEE and ASHRAE.