New York City’s carbon reduction goals under Local Law 97, paired with energy and maintenance mandates, are driving a wave of façade modernization across the city. This lecture and panel discussion brings together owners, architects, and engineers to explore real-world re-cladding and over-cladding strategies — balancing code compliance, performance, and design quality.

Through project examples, we’ll examine how building renovations, façade upgrades, and MEP overhauls work in tandem to deliver energy and carbon savings, occupant comfort, and modern aesthetics—all within the constraints of occupied buildings, complex existing conditions, and tight budgets. Blending technical depth with practical experience, this session offers AEC professionals actionable strategies and fresh perspectives on how to tackle building upgrades — from Passive House design and sustainable materials to performance-driven thinking that goes beyond compliance and toward lasting impact.

Why attend

• Gain expert insights into effective recladding and over-cladding techniques.
• Understand compliance with NYC’s sustainability laws directly from professionals
• Explore how Passive House principles can be applied to large-scale renovations
• Learn from case studies with candid discussion of challenges, solutions, and lessons learned.
• Network with peers in the architecture, engineering, and development community.

Panelists

• Ben Caldwell | Bjarke Ingels Group
• Sandro Marpillero | Marpillero Pollak Architects
• Russell Andersen | JRM Construction Management
• Holger S. Schulze-Ehring | Büro Ehring

Program Schedule

• 5:45 PM — Welcome & Networking
• 6:15 PM — Lecture Presentation: Building Upgrades: Reclad/Overclad & Energy
• 6:45 PM — Panel Discussion: Building Upgrades: Insights from Owners, Architects & Engineers
• 7:30 PM — Drinks & Networking

About Dialogues

Dialogues is a lecture series by Büro Ehring, created to spark meaningful conversations at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and sustainability. Each session invites participants to engage in open discussions that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

Bringing together leading voices in design, engineering, and construction, Dialogues explores the pressing issues shaping our built environment — from emerging technologies and sustainability to innovative design approaches and materials.

More than just a lecture, Dialogues is a collaborative forum that fosters real exchange and encourages participants to share insights, learn from real-world experiences, and challenge conventional thinking. With a focus on interdisciplinary communication and learning, Dialogues aims to build a stronger, more connected design community, one conversation at a time.

Join us to learn, share, and shape what comes next, together.

About Büro Ehring

Büro Ehring is a New York and Los Angeles-based architectural engineering firm with a cross-disciplinary focus on innovative structures and facades. We integrate architecture and engineering to deliver creative, high-performance solutions tailored to complex projects — from cutting-edge new construction to transformative renovations of historic buildings. Our team combines extensive expertise with a collaborative approach, pushing the boundaries of architecture and engineering to meet the unique needs of each project.

Time: 5:45-8:00 pm EST

Free!

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