Have you ever wondered how to most cost effectively cool your data center? As you know, data centers generate a lot of heat, so they can require a lot of cooling. The cost for cooling can be substantial, but there are innovative ways to take advantage of “free” cooling. If this is of interest to you,…
With the ever-increasing environmental impacts of local pollution, extreme weather events and wildfires, there is a necessity for resilient, flexible, and extremely efficient HVAC systems. Unfortunately, while HVAC systems are critical to our comfort and well-being, conventional systems are costly to operate and contribute to over 50% of total energy usage in commercial buildings. Dedicated…
This lunch presentation, with guest speaker Duane Jonlin, FAIA, will cover highlights of the proposed “2021” energy codes for Seattle and Washington state taking effect in early 2024. Included will be the new implementation date and the proposed “fossil fuel compliance path,” as well as HVAC impacts of the State’s “Building Performance Standards” and Seattle’s…
Come join us for a site visit tour at the North Satellite at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The North Satellite Modernization Project is a 2023 ASHRAE Technology Awards winner. The project expanded the number of aircraft gates from 12 to 20 and extended the 50-year-old footprint by 181,000 square feet. Each attendee should: Bring a safety…
Join us for Puget Sound ASHRAE’s Student Night! We will be hosting an industry panel for students interested in a career in HVAC. We will have panelists from various positions from entry-level to CEOs within the industry to give a brief synopsis of what they do, then we will open it up to student questions…
Join us for a welcoming reception for Society President Ginger Scoggins Our Puget Sound ASHRAE will be hosting the Society President of ASHRAE, Ginger Scoggins, on January 31st, 2024. The YEA group will be facilitating a happy hour prior to the Chapter meeting in which participants are given the opportunity to have an open discussion…
Join us as we welcome Society President Ginger Scoggins Help us celebrate our Chapter's 100th anniversary milestone! We are proud to host current Society President Ginger Scoggins for a dinner meeting. There will be special by attendance by many past presidents, as well as a special Chapter History presentation. Ms. Scoggins will then present her…
Buildings account for approximately 40% of the carbon emissions in the world today which includes the embodied carbon of materials and the operational carbon needed to operate them. As part of the efforts to decarbonize buildings, understanding both the embodied carbon and the operational carbon of different building systems is paramount to achieving significant reductions…
Air is the primary carrier of heat, moisture, and contaminants in health care facilities such as patient rooms, isolation rooms, and operating rooms. The flow path of supply air plays an important role in determining the air velocities, air temperatures, concentration of contaminants, and path of airborne pathogens in these spaces. These factors in turn…