October Chapter Meeting Recording

As more and more jurisdictions and building owners are requiring higher levels of LEED certification for their projects, design teams are looking beyond traditional HVAC solutions to provide the energy efficiency needed to maximize LEED points while maintaining occupant comfort and safety.  In-slab radiant heating systems have enjoyed popularity both here in the United States…

Support for New State Residential Energy Code for Clean and Healthy Buildings

Support for New State Residential Energy Code for Clean and Healthy Buildings

ASHRAE Puget Sound Members, The push to get heat pumps and more efficiency required in new construction continues. The Washington State Commercial Energy Code passed, now we need the Residential Code updated. Unlike the Commercial Code cities cannot pass a residential energy code only the state. The State Building Code Council (SBCC) is taking public…

ACE Mentor Registration Open

ACE is an after-school mentor program for high school students interested in learning about career opportunities in architecture, engineering, and construction management. There is a specific need for mentors in Bellevue and Tacoma and for Mechanical & Electrical engineers. For 2022-2023, we will have in-person Seattle-, Eastside-, and South Sound/Tacoma- based teams, as well as…

May Chapter Meeting Recording

Speaker Bio: Perry England, Vice President of Building Performance at MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions Mr. England he helps building owners make efficiency and decarbonization investments that pay for themselves.  He’s a passionate leader for our state’s environment and for the right of every individual to find a meaningful path to economic security.  He currently serves as President…

Seattle King County Public Health – New Plumbing Newsletter

Seattle King County Public Health – New Plumbing Newsletter

Subscribe to our new P&G Newsletter which will provide information to help industry develop accurate construction schedules. The P&G Newsletter will also provide updates on resources or guidance to industry around code and plan submission processes. The Newsletter will be sent via email about once a month and will be posted to our website. Subscribers can…

Seattle BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS

Seattle BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS

BENCHMARKING & TUNE-UPS NEWS  Upcoming deadlines, Benchmarking performance profiles published, and moreMarch 2022 Online Open House about Building Performance Standards Policy Development – April 5thThe Office of Sustainability and Environment is conducting stakeholder and community engagement on creating draft legislation for new City of Seattle regulations for commercial and multifamily buildings 20,000 square feet and larger…