Lighting design and implementation remains among of the most critical elements of energy effectiveness and sustainable architecture in both new construction and retrofit opportunities. Energy effective lighting design begins with a fundamental understanding of human perception and how we may use carefully targeted light to achieve visual goals while minimizing energy use and overall cost.This class … Read more
Topic: Lighting
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
Overview of the lighting and electrical 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, highly efficient lighting solutions from recent local projects. Energy code requirements impacting electrical system design. At the … Read more
Electrification/decarbonization initiatives and policies are increasingly emerging across the country, with broad impacts to building operation and maintenance professionals. This session will provide an overview of how these initiatives will influence building performance, safety, operation, and maintenance by discussing: Electrification technologies Implementation benefits Implementation barriers and solutions Logistical considerations Maintenance of key assets and systems … Read more
