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APRIL 2015 DINNER MEETING main program: Main Program: Sustainable Design Charrette and Presentations Program Description: Golden Gate ASHRAE, IBPSA-USA, and Autodesk invite you to join a presentation and Design Charrette at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco. The goal of the event is to encourage the adoption of efficiency strategies early in the process through design collaboration. The event will include presentations on industry trends and case studies, followed by a hands-on group design exercise. Attendees can expect to engage in discussions on current approaches, potential challenges, and future workflows. Architects, Engineers, Owners, Contractors are all welcome. If you want to enable sustainable design practices in your projects, please join us! Food and drink will be provided. This event has been pre-approved for 2.5 AIA HSW hours. Wednesday, April 15 6:00pm – 8:30pm Autodesk Gallery One Market Street, 2nd Floor,San Francisco, CA REGISTRATION: Space is limited. Register at www.ggashrae.org Cost: FREE Inside this Issue: Event Calendar................................ 2 Research Promotion........................ 6 Upcoming Special Events.............. 2 Announcements...........................7-9 President’s Message....................... 3 April Meeting Recap..................... 10 Historian Article.............................. 4 Board and Chair Members........... 11 Student Activities............................ 5 Ad Page and Ad Rates................... 12 Employment Opportunities.......... 5 Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser VOLUME LIII - Number 7 APRIL 2015 Cover 2015 event Calendar Find details at ggashrae.org ´ wednesday, april 15 6:00PM - 8:30PM Autodesk Gallery, San Francisco TOPIC: Sustainable Design Charrette ´ Thursday, May 14 5:30pm – 8:30pm Location: PG&E Pacific Energy Center Topic: Awards and Product Show Upcoming special events New Tomorrows for Today’s Buildings This webcast will feature industry experts who will define the benefits of existing building commissioning for the environment, occupants, operations staff, and overall ownership costs. Viewers will be able to recognize the varied scopes of commissioning, when to apply comprehensive versus focused commissioning, and best practices in existing building commissioning specifications & contracting. This FREE webcast will be broadcast live via the internet. Watch this page for more information about the program, speakers and registration. https://www.ashrae.org/membership--conferences/webcasts Also, don’t forget about the ASHRAE’S 2015 Annual Conference June 27 0 July 1, Atlanta, GA 2Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 golden gate chapter President’s Message, MARCH 2015 Happy Spring, Golden Gate ASHRAE (and Happy March Madness, basketball enthusiasts)! We have been a bit remiss in not including ASHRAE Society announcements in our newsletter for the last few months. There are a few interesting things that ASHRAE volunteers and staff have been working on; and I would like to share them here. ASHRAE and IAQA Approve Consolidation You probably saw an email from Society about this, but in case you missed it, ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association are officially united. The intent to merge was announced last year and the consolidation was approved at ASHRAE’s recent 2015 Winter Conference in Chicago. For more information: https://www.ashrae.org/news/2015/ashrae-iaqa-approve-consolidation New ASHRAE Job Board Golden Gate is always happy to post job ads for local companies (http://ggashrae.org/announcements.php ), and welcomes job seekers to our meetings for great networking opportunities. Now, job seekers and companies with opportunities have a newly-improved national resource – the ASHRAE Job Board. A couple local companies and a bunch more from our region are already using http://jobs.ashrae.org. The press release outlines some of the benefits to both sides of the job search: https://www.ashrae.org/news/2015/looking-for-the-right-candidatelook-to-ashrae-s-new-job-board . Kent Peterson awarded the John F. James International Award Region X member, and one of Golden Gate’s favorite speakers, Kent Peterson (ASHRAE Presidential Member, Fellow ASHRAE) was awarded the John F. James International Award. This award recognizes a member who has done the most to enhance the Society’s international presence. Do you know anybody that Golden Gate should nominate for this award next year? If so, please let us know! Email Annie.Foster-Courtney@wspgroup. com and erik@kolderupconsulting.com If you’re interested in more Society news, check out the ASHRAE Pressroom: https://ashrae.org/news/2015 Finally, I would like to say a special thank-you to the dozen of you who responded to my last President’s Message. I appreciate you taking the time to read the newsletter and respond. I’m going to continue using the “blog” layout for the online message, so please keep commenting! Annie Foster Courtney, Golden Gate Ashrae President 2014-15 3 Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 historian Tom Gilbertson, Chapter Historian “What’s on your bookshelf?” Historically….every engineer had a desk and a book shelf….and a slide rule…and a couple of handbooks….and some drafting tools….and a scale…and set of triangles…and a few templates….Well…those days are gone forever…..but what concerns me is, with only a “cloud-based” office…and a monitor…(or maybe you can do all of your “engineering” from your cell phone…and not even be bothered with a monitor)….BUT… where are you gong to store all of your souvenirs?...the ones that you accumulate as an ASHRAE, nee ASHVE-engineer? Souvenirs like that 1939 ASHVE – Guide….the one that has the chapter on Gravity Warm Air Furnace Systems…and when you read the ads…you realize that very BIG business for ASHVE members was an industry that is now almost entirely gone from the United States…the textile business….lots of air washers, and big air handling equipment…... Like the firm of “Air & Refrigeration” of Valley Cottage, New York….the chief engineer was a man by the name of Henry Dutcher …. reported to be a direct descendent of Hendrik Hudson…not a big deal until you realize that his great-great-great- great grandfather discovered, and named, Hudson Bay…We represented “Air & Refrigeration”…and were lucky enough to stumble on to an order in 1969 that took 63 rail cars to deliver the air handlers….The building was 3,000 feet long…and Mr. Dutcher personally. 5Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 student activities Anna Osborne, Student Activities Committee Chair The Student Activities Committee is accepting student scholarship applications through April 27th. The Eric Thor Andresen Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to three full-time undergraduate or graduate students at values of $7,500, $5,000, and $2,000. The Golden Gate Chapter Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and all secondary education students, and the value will vary from $500-$1,000. The application can be downloaded from the Golden Gate ASHRAE website, or you can request it by emailing Anna Osborne (aggcstudents@gmail.com). Congratulations to Quentin Williams for being selected by the ASHRAE Scholarship Trustees at the Society’s 2015 Winter Conference to receive a $10,00 Reuben Trane Scholarship. Quentin is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at California Maritime Academy, and a Golden Gate Chapter student member employment opportunities Product Support Engineer (Hayward, California) Submit Cover letter+ Resume: Sonal Shah, hiring@acutherm.com Founded in 1978, Acutherm designs, manufactures, and distributes Therma-Fuser VAV diffusers, a line of modular VAV systems and thermally powered VAV diffusers. The company maintains R&D and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, California. JOB DESCRIPTION: •Understand the product offerings to provide technical support to sales representatives, design engineers, installers and end users; •Understand system design to provide design assistance; •Assist with product documentation, marketing literature and catalog material; •Assist with training sessions; •Troubleshoot problem installations; •Marketing input for product revision and new product development; •Assist customers for implementation into DDC control systems. Requirements: •BS, Mechanical Engineering; •Computer literate (Word, Excel and CAD software); Desired Qualifications: •2+ years working experience in HVAC industry; •SolidWorks, AutoCad and Revit (BIM); •LEED Accredited Professional. Job Description: http://www.acutherm.com/media/docs/Acutherm_Product_Support_Engineer.pdf 5Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 research promotion Jason Lesser, Research Promotion Chair 2014-2015 Donors Thanks to all who donated last year we exceeded our goal of $24,500. This year we plan to exceed our goal of $26,000 and we have already had some generous donors. The Following individuals and companies have generously supported ASHRAE Research and Golden Gate Chapter for 2014-15 Campaign. With the help of following Donors and Golden Gate Chapter Volunteers, we were able to raise the most amount of Research Funds over the last 10-years.Golden Gate Chapter received Challenge RP award at Chapter Regional Conference. Your contributions are much appreciated. Thank you for making a difference and shaping tomorrow’s built environment today.. Donors in 2014/2015: organizations Individuals $2000 & Over Up to $249 DMG North $1000 to $1999 Specialty AC Products Sigler – Northern California $250 to $999 Emerson Network Power Guttmann & Blaevoet Sunbelt Nortec Humidity Ltd Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Johnson Controls Inc – Hayward Flow Control Technology Honeywell International Individuals $2000 & UP $1000 to $1999 Glenn Friedman $250 to $999 Zberri Alvi Dr. Edward A Arens Jack A Palmer Dr. Max Sherman Thomas Fewell Glen Leggoe Mark Walton Elizabeth Foster Courtney Michelle Dionello Matthew Williamson Thomas J Fewell Prasad More Alfonso F Ortega Kyle Swenson Erik P Kolderup Nicole Seiderman Isabelle A Lavedrine Timothy Goeppner Tyler Bradshaw Gary L Harbison Jason Lesser Dick Friedman Kyle S Blocker Mon J Lum Wasil Popow Joo Young Kim $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000 $0 Donations are tax deductible, by check, credit card or online at www.ashrae.org/contribute Mail Checks to: ASHRAE RP: 1791 Tullie Circle, NE: Atlanta, GA 30329 For more information, please visit Research and Promotions section on www.ggashrae.org or contact RP Chair Jason Lesser at (510) 455-0062, jlesser@ami-hvac.com Goal: $26,000 Contributions: $11,119 6Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 announcements What Multiple Metrics Mean for Designers, Owners and Builders: LEED, the WELL Building Standard and the Living Building Challenge Green building performance ratings are increasingly being used by building industry professionals and government agencies for benchmarking and design. While LEED has become widely adopted over the past decade, there are now numerous iterations available along with newer alternatives. This half-day symposium will feature leading experts who will discuss existing and emerging rating systems, including the benefits, processes, and best practices. A moderated panel discussion will allow session participants to engage with thought leaders and to deliberate on aspects of rating systems. DATE: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard Street, San Francisco 94103 Also available by live webcast Registration Space is limited and pre-registration is highly recommended. Register: http://ggashrae.org/meetinginfo.php?id=47&ts=1426833452 Register for San Francisco class: Symposium registration link Register for the live webcast: Internet webcast registration link cost: Free, see sponsors page 9 Speakers and Moderator: Jason F. McLennan LEED Fellow, Assoc. AIA, WELL AP, LF AP CEO, International Living Future Institute Considered one of the most influential individuals in the green building movement, Jason F. McLennan’s work has made a pivotal impact on the shape and direction of green building in the United States and Canada. He is a much sought after designer, presenter and consultant on a wide variety of green building and sustainability topics around the world. McLennan serves as the CEO of the International Living Future Institute – a leading NGO that focuses on the transformation to a world that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. An Ashoka Fellow and the recipient of the Buckminster Fuller Prize, Jason is the founder of the Living Building Challenge, considered the world’s most progressive and stringent green building program. McLennan works on cutting edge projects through a unique collaboration with the Integral Group – one of the most innovative engineering firms as well as his own architectural practice – McLennan Design. He is the author of five books on green building including the Philosophy of Sustainable Design – considered by many as the ‘bible’ for green building. Lynn N. Simon FAIA, LEED Fellow Senior Vice President, Thornton Tomasetti Lynn N. Simon has over 20 years of experience in the green building industry. She joined Thornton Tomasetti in 2012, after 19 years leading Simon & Associates, a green building consulting firm she founded in 1994. As a continued on next page 7Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 announcements Senior Vice President, Lynn is responsible for leading the firm’s west coast building sustainability practice and for providing strategic guidance nationally. Lynn has consulted on hundreds of LEED projects and has become one of the leading subject matter experts on LEEDv4. She served on the USGBC Board of Directors, LEED and Education Steering Committees, and was Co-Chair of Greenbuild 2012. Lynn is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco AIA Chapter. Lynn is the recipient of the USGBC’s 2011 President’s Leadership Award, and was also named of 25 Environmental Champions by EnvironDesign Journal in 2005. Lynn holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Washington. Phil Williams PE, LEED AP Executive Director, Delos Living Phil Williams has spent 30 years in the commercial design, engineering and construction industry most recently for the past 12 years as a Vice President with Webcor Builders where we initiated and lead the Sustainability, Engineering and Consulting groups. He brings a comprehensive approach and experience appreciation for the dynamics of ownership and development, the nuance of design, the detail of engineering, the pace of construction and the discipline of facilities and operations. Prior to Webcor he held management positions with Southland Industries and Carrier/United Technologies Corp. He currently serves as the Industry Chair for the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) through the University of California Berkeley, on the Executive Board of Eco-Districts, on the Board of USGBC’s Northern California Chapter (NCC) Healthy Building Challenge and is a member of the Industry Technical Advisory Group for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) FLEXLAB. Phil has an engineering degree from Washington State University, is a licensed Mechanical Engineer and a LEED AP. Moderator: Erik Ring PE, LEED Fellow Principal, LPA, Inc. Erik Ring is a Principal at LPA, Inc. and the Design Director for MEP Engineering. Mr. Ring is a licensed mechanical engineer with a specialization in designing high performance HVAC systems and energy efficient commercial buildings. Mr. Ring’s focus is on integrating principals of green design and within real projects and their inherent constraints. His engineering expertise includes energy efficient HVAC systems and integrating user controls and operable windows into “mixed-mode” buildings. Ring is a nationally recognized expert in green buildings and a member of the USGBC LEED Indoor Environmental Quality Technical Advisory Group. He is the mechanical engineer of record for over twenty completed LEED projects. Mr. Ring as an engineering degree from Harvey Mudd College and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. Symposium Schedule 1:00 pm Introductions 1:20 pmLynn N. Simon, LEED v4 1:55 pm 2:30 pm Coffee Break 2:50 pm Phil Williams, WELL Building Standard 3:25 pm All speakers and moderator Erik Ring, Panel Discussion 4:45 pm Adjourn Jason F. McLennan, The Living Building Challenge continued on next page 8Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 announcements Sponsor Information Event Partners This event is free and open to the public. It is organized by the Center for the Built Environment (CBE) and the PG&E Pacific Energy Center. Integral Group www.integralgroup.com Center for the Built Environment (CBE) University of California, Berkeley 510.642.4950 www.cbe.berkeley.edu Pacific Gas and Electric Company Pacific Energy Center 415.973.2277 www.pge.com/pec Thornton Tomasetti www.thorntontomasetti.com AIA San Francisco www.aiasf.org International Living Future Institute living-future.org/ilfi USGBC Northern California Chapter www.usgbc-ncc.org ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter www.ggashrae.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 2015 PRODUCT SHOW Ivan Molina, Product Show Chair Thank you to all the vendors that have inquired and booked tables for the upcoming product show. We appreciate their support of our chapter and look forward to this event and we still have room for you too! This year’s Product Show will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2014 at the PG&E Pacific Energy Center in San Francisco. This annual event is a main fund raiser for the chapters’ contribution to ASHRAE Society Research projects. If you are a GG ASHRAE member the price for a 3’x6’ table is $150, with dinner costs in addition to the table charge (non-member table cost is $200.00). Please consider exhibiting at the show. You’ll get exposure to a great group of engineers and contractors and you’ll be helping out the ASHRAE Society Research Projects at the same time. We would love to see you there. Call or email me for an application. You can pay by check or with PayPal. If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to contact me at iimc@mac.com or phone: (805) 459-5302 to get an application form. See you at the next meeting! 9Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 march dinner Meeting Recap Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 10 board members and committee chairs Board Members PRESIDENT Annie Foster Courtney, P.E. WSP 405 Howard Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 402-2248 Annie.Foster-Courtney@wspgroup.com TREASURER Tim Goeppner California Hydronics Corporation 2293 Tripaldi Way Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 566-4124 tgoeppner@calhydro.com PRESIDENT-ELECT Erik Kolderup, P.E. Kolderup Consulting 704 Tennessee Street San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 531-5198 erik@kolderupconsulting.com BOARD OF GOVERNORS Michelle Dionello, P.E. Arup 560 Mission Street Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 946-1681 michelle.dionello@arup.com SECRETARY Tyler Bradshaw, P.E. Integral Group 427 13th Street Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 663-2070 tbradshaw@integralgroup.com IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT Isabelle Lavedrine CPP Wind Engineering Consultants 1429 Navellier Street El Cerrito, CA 94530 (415) 373-8576 ilavedrine@voila.fr Nikola Kravik Willdan Energy Solutions 6120 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 250 Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925) 416-4228 nkravik@willdan.com Committee Chairs Chapter Technology Transfer Christopher Daniel (408) 687-8076 cdaniel@umi1.com Historian Tom Gilbertson (925) 376-4516 tomagilbertson@msn.com Chapter Technology Transfer CO-CHAIR Christine Lee (415) 963 3858 Christine.lee@arup.com YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE) John Gardner (415) 271-9993 jgardner@victaulic.com Membership Promotion Matt Russell (415) 264-9488 mrussell@siglers.com Research Promotion Jason Lesser (925) 946-9101 x123 Jason.Lesser@ami-hvac.com Student Activities Chair Anna Osborne (415) 489-7264 AnnaO@interfaceeng.com foundation board Glenn Friedman (510) 263-1542 gfriedman@taylor-engineering.com Publicity Billy Martin (510) 741-9100 william@conservationmechsys.com Redwood Empire Steve Pronchick stevep@csum.edu Golden Gate ASHRAE Fog Dispenser APRIL 2015 11 fog dispenser sponsors A big thank you to the following sponsors for supporting publication of the Fog Dispenser. 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