High-Performance Building Mechanical Systems

Registering is just a click away to join us for the New York Upstate Chapter of the USGBC and the NY Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA for a presentation on:

High-Performance Building Mechanical Systems:  An Introduction to Displacement & Underfloor Air Distribution

Old rules of thumb and safety factors traditionally used for sizing and selecting mechanical equipment and systems are wasteful and lead to oversizing and inefficiency.  Sustainable high-performance building mechanical systems can provide improved thermal comfort and indoor air quality, reduced energy use and improved productivity.  Use of underfloor air distribution (UFAD) and displacement ventilation systems supported by right-sizing of equipment and integrated design principles will be discussed.

About the Presenter

Lewis H. Durland, PE, LEED AP BD+C:  Lew Durland is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Hunt Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors in Horseheads, NY.  Durland is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York and Pennsylvania, and a LEED Accredited Professional.  He serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the US Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter and is past president of the ASHRAE Twin Tiers Chapter.  Mr. Durland earned a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the steps to design displacement ventilation systems.

• Learn some of the disadvantages of traditional overhead distribution systems.

• Learn the benefits of Underfloor Air Distributions (UFAD) systems.

• Learn how to achieve LEED credits with UFAD and DV systems. 

Co-Hosting

This presentation is being cohosted by the New York Tech Valley Chapter of IFMA. Members will receive a registration fee discount code so register by July 8th.

Credits

Approved for I AIA and PDH credit. You can report this presentation to the GBCI as part of your credentialing maintenance.