Lunar New Year 2026 Recap
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…
2026 ASHRAE Technology Awards – Now Accepting Applications
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…
ASHRAE Fight Night 2026 Recap
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…
YEA Heating it up with Glassblowing
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…
Casino Night 2025 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Casino Night! We’re so glad you could be part of an evening filled with great company, lively games, and plenty of fun. The energy in the room truly made it a memorable event, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We look forward…
ASHRAE Student Activities – Classroom Visit to Middle College High School
The ASHRAE Puget Sound Student Activities Committee recently took a classroom visit to Middle College HS on the Seattle Central College campus. Volunteers from our committee led students through a lesson plan educating freshman and sophomore students on the responsibilities of mechanical engineers in the construction industry. Students had the chance to practice communication and…
ACE Mentoring – Mentors Needed
Calling all mentors!! The 2025-2026 ACE Mentoring program is about ready to kick off at the beginning of next month. The ACE Mentoring program in Seattle has been mentoring high school students since 2001, with the goal of having students learn about architecture, engineering, and construction while progressing through a project design, ultimately presenting their…
2025 ASHRAE Puget Sound Technology Award Winners (Regional)
We’re thrilled to share that last month we honored the outstanding achievements of our members with the ASHRAE Technology Awards across seven categories at the Regional Level! A heartfelt congratulations to all the winning teams for their innovation, dedication, and excellence in advancing our industry. Your work exemplifies the spirit of ASHRAE and raises the…
Photos from 2025 Annual Golf Day
What a fantastic day we had at the Puget Sound ASHRAE Golf Tournament! The weather was beautiful, providing the perfect backdrop for a day of fun and camaraderie on the greens. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated. We were thrilled to have…
2025 ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter Scholarship and Harry Clayton Sutch Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships totaling over $5000 from ASHRAE Puget Sound and the Harry Clayton Sutch Scholarship fund were awarded to local students. We are proud to recognize local students who have shown outstanding dedication to the HVAC field. 1st Place Winner: Ivy Exum Ivy has been heavily involved in the UW Seattle ASHRAE branch, serving as the…
Student Activities Update – May 2025
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