As a long time practitioner, the speaker will discuss some of the tips, tricks and techniques to successfully commission any project. In the tips portion, the discussion will focus on such items as starting early with the development of Owners Project Requirements (OPR) or alternatively how to handle projects that lack OPR (more typical). For example, adding value no matter what stage of the construction you enter the commissioning process. Tricks will look at how to engage all participants in the project and ideas about how to proceed cooperatively. Techniques will review methods for pricing, performance verification and operator training.
This presentation will begin with a general overview regarding the structure and design sections of standard 189.1-2011. The speaker will emphasize the integrated design approach (IDB) that is required to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the standard. The discussion will include:
- The goal of net zero energy/carbon design using techniques, materials and methods
- The need for cooperative activities of major disciplines such as architect, mechanical and electrical consultants
- The context of current economic conditions
bEQ labeling has two aspects “In Operation” and “As Designed”. This discussion will cover the advantages and disadvantages of both these programs from a grass roots member point of view. There will be some discussion of local marketing of these programs in a fully developed form and the value of using both aspects together. For example in a real estate portfolio, there are opportunities to assist owners in containing energy costs with subsequent indoor air quality improvements. Qualifications for BEAP’s and BEMP’s will be covered with emphasis on value ASHRAE brings to its members.
Many people think of morality as something that’s personal and normative, whereas ethics is the standards of “good and bad” distinguished by a certain community or social setting. Morality is a personal view of what is “right or wrong”, “good or bad about a topic or issue while the ethics of the subject reflect the collective wisdom of a group. The ethics of ASHRAE, therefore, reflect the collective wisdom of ASHRAE members. This lecture looks at the use and effectiveness of the ASHRAE Code of Ethics.
ASHRAE’s 2019-24 Strategic Plan recognizes the challenges of stimulating innovation for resilient buildings and communities. Resiliency is “the ability to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from and more successfully adapt to adverse events or threats.” These events or threats may be financial, political, environmental, as well as disaster, conflict or climate-related. There will be major impacts on how the built environment, and engineered systems in buildings, are designed and operated.
ASHRAE and has recently approved a position document on Resiliency in the Built Environment. The purpose of this talk will be to discuss how ASHRAE members and our partners can achieve and preserve resiliency in the built environment.