Building Maintenance CityTech + ClimateYou
ConEd has long supported City Tech to educate and to inform the public of climate related sciences that can be put to practical uses. This pilot program will teach Continuing Education students climate science and how to use climate model data so they can understand climate risks and apply the knowledge in practical applications.
Educators
Daniel Bader
Climate Scientist
Debra Salomon
Program Coordinator
CUNY City Tech
Course Introduction
This course introduces building maintenance through the lens of climate science and urban resilience. Participants gain a practical understanding of how buildings operate, how climate change affects building systems, and why maintenance is critical to safety, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Developed in partnership with City Tech and ClimateYou, the course connects core maintenance practices with climate trends, energy use, and environmental justice, with a focus on buildings and communities in New York City.
Topics
- Overview of building systems and day-to-day operations
- Preventive maintenance, safety, and risk reduction
- Energy use and efficiency in building management
- Climate impacts on buildings, including heat, flooding, and extreme weather
- Identifying common maintenance challenges and system vulnerabilities
- The role of building maintenance in climate resilience and sustainable cities
Course Related Content
Climate, Buildings, and Why It Matters
The longevity of our buildings depends on the systems that protect them. For facility managers and technicians, connecting climate science…
Climate Change and the Built Environment
Building operations are the central source of greenhouse gas emissions in New York City. Recent data shows that buildings account…
Core Climate Science Concepts
Earth’s climate has undergone continuous changes throughout its history. Over the last 650,000 years, the planet cycled through seven periods…
Observed Climate Trends and Impacts
The evidence for global warming is grounded in physical data. Observations from 1951 to 2010 show a significant rise in…
Greenhouse Gases, Emissions, and Global Targets
The science of building maintenance is increasingly tied to the global effort to regulate the atmosphere. To protect physical structures,…
Climate Modeling and Decision-Making
For those managing the built environment, climate models are essential tools that help determine future system capacity and maintenance cycles….
Cities, Climate Resilience, and Environmental Justice
Building resilience in a metropolitan environment requires more than just physical reinforcements such as upgraded mechanical infrastructure; it demands a…
Global Climate Modeling
An introduction to how climate models are built and classified, what they can and cannot tell us, and how scientists use them to detect trends, attribute causes, and better understand the forces driving our climate.
Resources
Download course materials and supporting resources referenced throughout this program.
Building Maintenance Full Program
Climate, Buildings, and Why It Matters
Climate Change and the Built Environment
Core Climate Science Concepts
Observed Climate Trends and Impacts
Greenhouse Gases, Emissions, and Global Targets
Climate Modeling and Decision-Making
Cities, Climate Resilience, and Environmental Justice
