The firm will be represented in three sessions during the annual sustainable design conference, to be held at the Javits Center in New York City October 20–23. Several KPF-designed projects will also be open for tours.
Sessions
On the Road to Electrification: One Size Doesn’t Fit All!
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
KPF’s Global Director of Sustainability, Carlos Cerezo Davila, and Atelier Ten’s Nico Kienzl will present four case studies of projects that achieve electrification in different ways, all targeting climate-friendly operations. Featured projects include KPF’s Vagelos Innovation Laboratories for Columbia University, the first all-electric biomedical research lab building in New York City.
Good Neighbors: Identifying Pathways for District-Scale Commercial Electrification
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
KPF Principal Forth Bagley will join experts in district thermal energy networks for a session that builds on a recently published research paper that examines the potential for district energy systems to provide decarbonized heating and cooling for certain New York City neighborhoods.
Filling the Gap: Measuring Embodied Carbon in MEP Systems
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
KPF Senior Environmental Performance Specialist Erin Heidelberger will join a mechanical engineer and an equipment manufacturer for a technical discussion of how the building industry can account for the embodied carbon associated with MEP equipment.
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Tours:
Hudson Yards Art, Architecture & Sustainability Tour
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Through a guided tour, guests learn about the history of Hudson Yards with a focus on art and architecture across the campus and how sustainability has been integrated throughout this LEED Gold Certified Neighborhood.
One Vanderbilt: LEED Platinum Leadership + Energy Transition
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Go behind the scenes of a LEED Platinum v2009 / LEED Goldv4 C+S high-rise to explore how advanced engineering, smart controls, and operational strategy come together in real-world building performance.
