Meet the Puget Sound Refrigeration Committee!!! Chairs Alex and Brandon are engineers for a refrigeration contractor and have a lot of experience with grocery store systems, cold storage and keeping things cool. They both are passionate about educating their fellow engineers on refrigeration systems and the cold chain. The Refrigeration Technology Committee for Comfort,…
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…
ASHRAE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a committee dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, physical appearance, thought styles, religion, nationality, socioeconomic status, belief systems, sexual orientation, or education. Through our events, we celebrate the diversity of our members by highlighting different cultures in…
On March 3rd, the DEI Committee traded specifications and spreadsheets for paint brushes and panel discussions at BNBuilders for Women in Construction: Blueprints and Brushstrokes, an evening designed to be equal parts conversation, creativity, and connection. In celebration of WIC Week, the event brought together professionals from across the AEC industry for a casual, low-stakes…
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) is a group dedicated to creating opportunities for early-career professionals to grow, connect, and get involved in the industry beyond their day-to-day roles. Our work centers around three key pillars: professional development, technical engagement, and networking and mentorship. On the professional development side, we sponsor members to attend YEA Leadership…
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…
Chapter Technology Awards Application Period is Now Open The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality, and energy conservation. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and IAQ. Performance is proven through one year’s actual, verifiable…
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…
Things got hot in the studio, in the best way! Our YEA members gathered for a hands-on glassblowing class that was equal parts creativity, fun, and networking. Participants had the chance to work with molten glass and create their own unique piece, choosing between a bowl, sea float, or ornament to take home. A huge…