CLIMATE ANALYSIS - Education Series

CLIMATE ANALYSIS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

ASHRAE Puget Sound, AIA Seattle, the Integrated Design Lab in Partnership with BetterBricks are offering an education series this fall to provide a deeper level of understanding about the key topic of climate analysis. For more information and registration click on the image below.

2009 NREC forms

The 2009 Washington State Non-Residential Energy Code Compliance forms are now available on the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) website. They are located on our Energy Code page at www.NEEC.net.

Note that the implementation date for the 2009 Washington State Energy Code has been delayed. As such, the 2006 NREC is still being enforced. Use the 2006 versions of the compliance forms until the yet-to-be-determined implementation of the 2009 WSEC is established. Note that the 2009 NREC, when implemented, will also cover multi-family residential buildings.

Northwest Energy Efficiency Council
605 1st Ave Suite 401
Seattle, WA 98104
v 206.624.0283
f 206.292.4125

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September 15 Chapter Meeting

ASHRAE Society President Lynn Bellenger to Visit Seattle

Lynn Bellenger, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, and 2010-2011 Society President will present "Modeling a Sustainable World" at Puget Sound Chapter's September 15 lunch meeting.The meeting will be at Rock Bottom Brewery, 1333 Fifth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101. Registration opens at 11:30 AM with program starting at noon. This meeting is open to the public.

"Modeling a Sustainable World" highlights the role ASHRAE members play as leaders in sustainable design. In energy simulation, daylight analysis, CFD, and BIM software, we have powerful modeling tools that enable us to create and redefine our vision of a building -- it's appearance, systems, operation, and performance. Those resources, used effectively in an integrated design process for new buildings and in analyzing retrofit opportunities in existing buildings, will help gude building owners, architects, developers, and contractors in building orientation, shading, and shape in selecting materials, windows, equipment, and systems that optimize building performance.

To make reservations, please go to the Acteva event website: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=209008ASHRAE Members $35, Guests $40, ASHRAE Student Members $15

Seattle Energy Code Update - September 2010

The following is excerpted from an email sent out on September 07, 2010 by John Hogan with the Seattle Department of Planning & Development:

In late August, the Mayor forwarded the 2009 Seattle Energy Code ordinance package to the Seattle City Council:
- The summary included in the package is viewable at: DPD_2009_Seattle_Energy_Code_SUMMARY_.pdf.
- Seattle City Council review is likely to take place in late September. I will send out another e-mail when a specific date has been decided. (It is expected that the ordinance will be referred to the Committee on the Built Environment, as this is the committee that considered the ordinances for the other construction codes.

In terms of the text for the 2009 Seattle Energy Code, we had a detailed review from the Law Department. DPD did make a number of revisions based on the Law Department’s recommendations. I would generally characterize them as minor, most were wording changes to clarify the intent. However, I did want to highlight one change (but maybe only a process and timing change, as opposed to a substantive change):
- During the 6-month public review, we proposed and received public support to add a new Chapter 16 calling for a minimum amount of on-site renewable energy production, provided that we included two alternates (an option to use higher heating and cooling equipment efficiency, or another option to purchase renewable energy certificates in lieu of installing the renewable energy system on site). The Law Department raised some concerns about the way the alternates would work. To enable us to move forward, the Law Department assisted us in crafting language that says that DPD will develop a Director’s Rule containing alternate compliance options. The ordinance language says that the renewable energy provisions will not take effect until the Director’s Rule is published with these alternate compliance options. My hope would be that we could take the alternate compliance options developed during public review and then fold these into a Director’s Rule soon after the ordinance is adopted.

As a heads-up regarding implementation of the 2009 Seattle Energy Code:
- For nonresidential spaces, the intent is to have a grace period for the 2009 Seattle Energy Code that would end so as to coincide with the end of the grace period for other Seattle code updates. The last date on which DPD will be accepting applications using the 2006 codes will be 22 November 2010.
- For residential spaces, the 2009 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) requirements would take effect on the date specified by the Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC). Since the 2009 WSEC requirements for residential spaces were finalized on 20 November 2009 (approaching ten months ago at this point), there would not be any additional grace period.

John Hogan

Sustainable Industries Economic Forum

Co-Sponsored by AIA Seattle

What: Sustainable Industries Economic Forum.

Where: The Hyatt at Olive 8 (1635 8th Avenue Seattle, Washington, 98101)

When: September 23 - 8AM-Noon.

Integrated Project Delivery Forum

AIA Seattle Presents

Integrated Project Delivery Forum

Save the Date!

December 13, 2010

What impact is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) having on the architectural profession and our allied professionals? AIA Seattle will explore how the collaborative process of IPD changes the way we make projects happen.

Attendees will:
• Hear a broad, interdisciplinary perspective from owners, architects, contractors, engineers, and legal professionals
• Learn about the management techniques and tools you can use to successfully execute IPD projects
• Understand how IPD affects contractual responsibility, risk and reward; scope of work; and professional responsibility
• Obtain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to build IPD capabilities into your firm and/or projects

For more information, contact Program Director Karoline Vass.

Job Posting - Hermanson Company

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Department Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for designing and in some cases reviewing designs for Mechanical and/or Plumbing Projects. Position aids in the success of project design, marketing documents and estimating support. Design efforts include equipment sizing and selection, energy modeling, system approach, specification development and quality control reviews.
Responsible for developing HVAC and plumbing system concepts and designs for commercial, light industrial, and critical environment (lab, hospital, data center) facilities with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experience: 5-15 years experience

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Development: Registered Mechanical Engineer (WA) preferred

Software Proficiency In:

• E-Quest - Energy Modeling Software
• Energy Pro – Energy Modeling Software
• Carrier E20-II – Hour load analysis program
• AutoCAD (2008, 2009, 2010 and MEP)
• Autodesk Revit MEP
• Microstation V8XM or V8i - 2D/3D and BIM (optional)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Acrobat Standard (and Reader)


Visit our website at www.hermanson.com for a complete job description. Send resumes to opportunity@hermanson.com