Topic: HVAC & Heat Pumps
Technical training and resources for designing, sizing, installing, and commissioning heat pump systems and broader HVAC infrastructure.
This 90-minute webinar on May 15, with special guest Ben Roush of FSI Engineers, will summarize the “alterations” requirements of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes and offer suggestions for potential design solutions. It will provide an overview of Chapter 5, with a special focus on replacing existing gas or electric resistance space heating … Read more
Many commercial buildings waste energy by conditioning unoccupied spaces, because their HVAC systems lack occupancy sensors. A simple lighting retrofit can solve this problem, when the new networked lighting control (NLC) system provides occupancy data to the BMS. The DLC’s free Integration Toolkit can help you cut energy costs and stay ahead of Building Emissions … Read more
The March 20 webinar will cover HVAC provisions of the 2021 Seattle and Washington state energy codes for commercial and multifamily buildings, highlighting requirements that are new to this edition and the differences between the Seattle and state codes. Discussion topics will include the Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR), data center standards, restrictions on fossil … Read more
Building technologies are evolving, codes are getting tighter, customer values include more than just the bottom line, and the workforce needs to catch up–and stay caught up. The Lab has great education and resources for you, but no one entity can do it all. Luckily, Building Potential’s Smart Buildings Center, UW’s Integrated Design Lab, and … Read more
This presentation will cover the lessons learned from 5 years of commercial hot water heat pump installations. Nyle has supplied equipment for several projects in the region and worked with different designers. Come and learn what is working. What will be learned: Benefits of Hot Water Heat Pumps Common Installation Mistakes Best Practices for Maximizing Energy Efficiency Resource Links https://www.heatwater.com/ AUDIENCE Contractors Engineers Building owners Anyone … Read more
From January 23, 2025, presented by Duane Jonlin, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and Nick McDaniel, NBBJ. Overview of the envelope provisions in the 2021 Washington state and Seattle commercial energy codes, both now in effect, with emphasis on provisions that are new or that were changed from last year’s initial drafts. Cost-effective, code-compliant … Read more
These new products provide cost effective, efficient, portable heating & cooling in a new package format. No holes in building, or mounting pads outside are needed. Similar to old-fashioned window AC units, these are self-contained and don’t need a professional to install. These Heat Pumps are a replacement for electric baseboards, Cadet style wall mounted heaters, … Read more
