Vote for the 2026-2027 Puget Sound Board of Governors!
Our local chapter is gearing up for the year ahead, and member participation is essential. While the majority of next year’s Board of Governors slate has been reviewed and approved by the Nominating Committee, there are two open board positions that require a vote of the membership. We encourage all members to take a few…
Refrigeration Committee Highlight
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,…
Refr. & YEA Happy Hour & Curling Event Recap
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…
2025-2026 DEI Committee Highlight
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…
Women in Construction: Blueprints & Brushstrokes Event Recap & Photos
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…
2025-26 YEA Committee Highlight
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…
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…