Monthly Chapter Meetings

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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…

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View of Seattle

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…

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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…

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Join us as we welcome Ginger Scoggins, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, is ASHRAE’s President for the 2023-24 term. Scoggins previously served on the ASHRAE Board of Directors as president-elect, treasurer, vice president and director and regional chair. For her time and dedication to ASHRAE and the industry, she is the recipient of the Exceptional Service Award…

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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…