Launching the Decarb Lab for Sustainable Architecture with a $1.6M Grant!
Launching the Decarb Lab for Sustainable Architecture with a $1.6M Grant!
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12/01/2024
I am thrilled to announce that our project, Decarbonization Lab for Sustainable Architecture and Performance Testing, has been awarded a $1.6 million grant through the CUNY Green Economy Investment initiative! This lab will empower the next generation of architects, urban planners, and HVAC technicians with hands-on experience and cutting-edge tools to address critical challenges in decarbonization and sustainable design.
This achievement is a collective effort, and I’m deeply grateful to my Co-PIs—Prof. Alexander Aptekar, Prof. Ting Chin, Prof. Robert Polchinski, Prof. Kevin Hom, and Prof. Phillip—for their partnership. A heartfelt thanks also to Provost Pam Brown and VP of Facilities Miguel Cairol for their support in making this possible.
The lab will feature advanced equipment for energy conservation testing, additive manufacturing, and carbon footprint analysis, serving over 500 students annually. Together, we aim to align education with NYC’s ambitious goals under Local Law 97 and global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and enhance resilience.
Thank you to CUNY and everyone involved for trusting in this vision. Here’s to building a more sustainable future!
#SustainableArchitecture #Decarbonization #GreenEconomy #InnovationInEducation #CUNY
a paper published to investigate the THERMAL environment for radiant cooling system efficiency
a paper published to investigate the THERMAL environment for radiant cooling system efficiency
09/09/2023
I am pleased to announce the publication of a collaborative article with Professor Meggers and his team at Princeton University. Our research challenges conventional wisdom on super insulation and air sealing in achieving thermal comfort and energy efficiency. In our study, we discovered that in a radiant cooling system, the introduction of warm external air can enhance efficiency by promoting convective heat exchange. This finding suggests a potential misalignment with traditional approaches and more careful investigations of envelope system design and environmental control systems. The implications of our work underscore the need for further investigation in the field. I invite you to explore more details in the article linked below.
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/2600/9/092030/meta
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Volume 2600, Thermal environment
Citation F M Meggers et al 2023 J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 2600 092030
DOI 10.1088/1742-6596/2600/9/092030
Decarbonization war! Buildings that rescue the earth
Decarbonization war! Buildings that rescue the earth
10/28/2023
On October 28th, 2023, I was featured on the documentary channel 'DocuON' via KBS, the South Korean national broadcaster. In the episode "Decarbonization War! Building That Rescue the Earth (탄소전쟁! 지구를 살리는 집)," I discussed New York's decarbonization efforts, providing examples of buildings such as the Empire State Building. The episode focused on the ongoing decarbonization initiatives in Seoul and other international cities. DocuON aims to explore and address the changes and phenomena of the current era through information and storytelling. You can find the episode in the links below and also judge how I speak in Korean.
YouTube link for the full episode
@ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3cuPct12xQ
Advisory Member at the Seoul Metropolitan Government for decarbonization policy
Advisory Member at the Seoul Metropolitan Government for decarbonization policy
9/20/2023
In 2023, Prof. Kim assumed the role of Advisory Member at the Seoul Metropolitan Government within the Ecological Building Department, Climate and Environment Headquarters, with a specific focus on Carbon Emission Law. His responsibilities encompassed advocating for the establishment of a benchmark law, akin to NYC LL84 of 2009, as a foundational step towards the implementation of carbon emission limit regulations. His efforts were directed at heightening awareness of carbon emissions among building owners, leveraging the proven efficacy observed in the case of New York City. A recent advisory task in the mid-year was in the selection of exemplary low-carbon buildings in New York City that could be applicable to the Seoul context. Notably, he visited the Cornell Tech campus, accompanied by the design architect from Morphosis Architects, where they provided comprehensive insights and exemplifications to government officials.
Environmental Simulation in Facade Design Education with Emerging Criteria
Environmental Simulation in Facade Design Education with Emerging Criteria
5/15/2023
Dr. Kim presented his views on facade design education to industry experts on May 15th, 2023. During his presentation, he discussed the new design criteria that have become critical due to the pandemic and global issues. Additionally, he highlighted the role of environmental simulation in meeting these criteria, employing a pedagogical approach that centers around three essential components: designing with the invisible, changing the courses of chaotic matter, and engaging in physical testing to integrate the simulation unknowns. Dr. Kim also showcased his seminar courses and architectural design studios on this subject, sharing examples of student work.
Visit the website for registrations at https://www.facadetectonics.org/events/fti-education-forum
Seoul Building Decarbonization Strategy
Seoul Building Decarbonization Strategy
4/13/2023
During the "Seoul Building Decarbonization Strategy" international seminar, held at the Seoul Global Center on April 13th, 2023, Dr. Kim delivered a presentation on New York's efforts in the field of decarbonization. He also elaborated upon the city's innovative ideas for application in Seoul through the use of expertly assembled panel discussions. The seminar, which was supported by the Seoul Institute, a research division of the City of Seoul, served as a platform for the exchange of insights and best practices in the global pursuit of carbon neutrality.
Participants include:
Dr. Kim, Jihun / Professor, The City University of New York, NYC College of Technology,
Dr. Stefan Thomas / Wuppertal Institute
Hong-Seok Lee / Head of Eco-Friendly Building Policy Team
Jung-Min Yoo / Research Fellow, Environmental Safety Lab, Seoul Institute, Director, Carbon Neutral Support Center
Panels for general discussions:
Eui-Chan Jeon / Professor, Department of Climate and Energy Convergence, Sejong University (Moderator)
Jae-Kyung Koh / Director, Ecological Environment Research Department, Gyeonggi Research Institute
Jin-Ho Kim / Director, Building Energy Department, Green Technology Center, Korea Energy Agency
Myeong-Ju Lee / Professor, Department of Architecture, Myongji University,
In-Chang Hwang / Environmental Safety Research Department, Seoul Institute Research Fellow
Find the details at https://www.si.re.kr/node/66918
Alyssa Lewis began a position at RAMSA after CITYTECH&CCNY
Alyssa Lewis began a position at RAMSA after CITYTECH&CCNY
11/6/2022
Alyssa was a bright student in my design studio and performance seminar. Her whereabouts after CityTech came to my attention recently and very pleased to hear she was very successful at CCNY and started a new position at Robert A.M. Stern Architects in Aug 2022. As an educator, the growth story of a student like Alyssa's is very rewarding, motivating me to stay in academia. Below is a part of the email from the dean of CCNY.
"My name is Marta Gutman, and I am the Dean of the Bernard & Anne Spitzer School of Architecture at The City College of New York. I would like to thank you for writing a reference letter for Alyssa Lewis, who joined our Master of Architecture program in Fall 2019. Your recommendation of Alyssa’s academic abilities was very helpful. I am pleased to share that she graduated recently, and that she won a significant scholarship during her time here from New York Women Executives in Real Estate (WX). Her final studio project was selected for archiving -- check it out at https://unitsystem.ssa.ccny.cuny.edu/work-item/weaving-edgemere/."
Check out her qualifications at Alyssa Lewis | LinkedIn
a paper published to investigate uvgi technology to control covid-19
a paper published to investigate uvgi technology to control covid-19
09/21/2022
In the published paper, Dr. Jihun Kim investigated the evaluation methodology and the efficacy of UVGI technology in an indoor setting, with his colleagues Dr Dorit Aviv and Miaomiao Hou, Jovan Pantelic. Notable is in the developed methodology was readily applicable in various design scenarios with geometry and material. The paper was titled "Integration of raytracing and CFD simulations to assess the impact of UVGI technology on the control of aerosol transmission in an occupied room" and published as a peer-reviewed proceeding in 2021 IBPSA international conference in Belgium.
A student project won AIA NY John a. Notaro memorial scholarship for distinguised design
A student project won AIA NY John a. Notaro memorial scholarship for distinguised design
3/21/2021
It is official. My proud bunch, Oliver, Farai, and Albert received John A. Notaro Memorial Scholarship from AIA NY today. They put a huge effort to create a sustainable and resilient project that thoughtfully addresses the social, economic, and technological agendas. They worked hard as much as, or perhaps more than, I worked on them throughout the semester. In retrospect, spring 2021 wasn't that bad after all and I can't wait to see what you three will become. Many congrats!
The project was developed in ARCH 4812 Architectural Design 8 in Spring 2021
an integrated design by Zhan shi won a design competition
an integrated design by Zhan shi won a design competition
12/21/2021
My former student, Zhan Shi won a design competition. She was among the best students in the class, inventing a new airflow architectural system to deal with COVID 19. I did not expect anything less. Many congratulations!
https://lnkd.in/ddBhCHzB
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