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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
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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
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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 [email protected]
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
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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.
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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 ([email protected]).
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, [email protected]
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
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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, [email protected]
Goal: $26,000
Contributions: $11,119
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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
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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
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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 [email protected] or phone: (805)
459-5302 to get an application form.
See you at the next meeting!
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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
[email protected]
TREASURER
Tim Goeppner
California Hydronics Corporation
2293 Tripaldi Way
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 566-4124
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Erik Kolderup, P.E.
Kolderup Consulting
704 Tennessee Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 531-5198
[email protected]
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Michelle Dionello, P.E.
Arup
560 Mission Street
Suite 700,
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 946-1681
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Tyler Bradshaw, P.E.
Integral Group
427 13th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 663-2070
[email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
Isabelle Lavedrine
CPP Wind Engineering Consultants
1429 Navellier Street
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(415) 373-8576
[email protected]
Nikola Kravik
Willdan Energy Solutions
6120 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 250
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 416-4228
[email protected]
Committee Chairs
Chapter Technology Transfer
Christopher Daniel
(408) 687-8076
[email protected]
Historian
Tom Gilbertson
(925) 376-4516
[email protected]
Chapter Technology Transfer
CO-CHAIR
Christine Lee
(415) 963 3858
[email protected]
YEA (Young Engineers in ASHRAE)
John Gardner
(415) 271-9993
[email protected]
Membership Promotion
Matt Russell
(415) 264-9488
[email protected]
Research Promotion
Jason Lesser
(925) 946-9101 x123
[email protected]
Student Activities Chair
Anna Osborne (415) 489-7264
[email protected]
foundation board
Glenn Friedman
(510) 263-1542
[email protected]
Publicity
Billy Martin
(510) 741-9100
[email protected]
Redwood Empire
Steve Pronchick
[email protected]
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