Monthly Chapter Meetings
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 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…
The Seattle Convention Center Summit building is one of the most significant construction projects in Seattle in recent years. The new building roughly doubles the event capacity for the Seattle Convention Center organization and has been highly regarded from an architectural and design perspective since its opening early last year. Join the mechanical design &…
The government has passed unprecedented energy legislation through the Inflation Reduction Act. This presentation will give an overview of the tax incentives available for energy efficiency projects, and how designers of energy efficient commercial buildings can benefit. You will learn how Engineers, Owners and Energy Incentive Consultants can work together to promote IRA funding for…