2026 Theme: Decarbonization That Delivers: From Policy to Projects to Performance The 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference is where vision meets execution. Designed as a dynamic exchange of ideas, insights, and real-world solutions, this premier event brings together leaders across the built environment to tackle the most pressing challenges in energy efficiency, occupant health and…
In this issue:President’s MessageDecarbonization ConferenceForging Event President’s MessageHello Puget Sound ASHRAE Members,As we move through the heart of summer, chapter activities naturally slow down a bit. While it may seem like a quiet season from the outside, it’s actually one of our most important times of the year. Behind the scenes, volunteers and committee…
Puget Sound ASHRAE is powered by the dedication, talent, and passion of our members—and we’re always looking for volunteers who want to make a meaningful impact in our local HVAC&R community. Whether you’re an experienced professional, an emerging engineer, or a student, volunteering with Puget Sound ASHRAE is a rewarding way to grow your network,…
Our local chapter is gearing up for the year ahead, and member participation is essential. While the majority of next year’s Board of Governors slate has been reviewed and approved by the Nominating Committee, there are two open board positions that require a vote of the membership. We encourage all members to take a few…
Stone cold strategies & hot competition were what we experienced last Thursday at the Kraken Community Iceplex. The Refrigeration and YEA Committees teamed up to host an event where participants gathered for drinks and some delicious bites while meeting their future teammates or sizing up their competition. Little did we know, those casual introductions would…
The ASHRAE Puget Sound Lunar New Year Celebration was a success! On Wednesday February 11th, our community gathered at Jade Garden Restaurant in the international district to celebrate 2026, the Year of the Horse. Activities included decorating fans and taking photos with our Lunar New Year photo backdropA wide variety of dim sum dishes and…
Our January Chapter Meeting brought the energy, the insight, and just a touch of spectacle with a 3-Way Debate centered on ASHRAE’s society theme for the year: the tradeoffs between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and Decarbonization goals. Rather than a traditional panel, this month’s meeting took on a bold new format: ASHRAE Fight Night! Where…
Exciting news! Beginning Feb. 1 through March 31, applicants may use the discount code NEWYEAR2025 to receive a 25% discount on application for any of ASHRAE’s seven (7) building design or building performance certifications. Here’s how the discount works:
The Feasibility of Natural Ventilation This session described process of early phase analysis that a design team can to test whether natural ventilation is a feasible comfort-conditioning system for a given climate and building configuration. The speaker will build on her “Natural Ventilation Top 10 Feasibility Questions” from an ASHRAE Journal article to cover compliance…