Thursday, June 13, 2019
Bangor Win-Supply
12 Stevens Road, Brewer, ME
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About the program
Commercial building architects and engineers are moving to provide better energy efficiency in the buildings they design and construct. The need to provide better ventilation strategies for healthy and comfortable indoor spaces and still meet energy efficiency goals requires a better understanding of the design and installation of ventilation systems. The result can be dramatically better occupant health and productivity, as well as dramatically reduced energy use to provide outside air.
This workshop dives deep into energy recovery ventilation systems, removing the mystery of how these systems work. Since ventilation systems often last as long as the building, getting it right during design and installation will save energy for decades to come.
Participants will learn:
- What Are High-Performance Buildings and High-Performance Ventilation
- Why Efficiency Matters: HRVs, ERVs, Cross-Flow, Counter Flow, Wheels
- Best Practices for a Range of Building Types
- Ventilation Standards: Where We Are and Where We Are Going
- All About Controls: Constant Air Volume (CAV), Demand Control Ventilation (DCV), Variable Air Volume (VAV), Flow Options, and Building Control Integration
- Retrofit Opportunities Utilizing Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAs) and High Performance Heating & Cooling
Who Should Attend?
Architects: The design of ventilation systems starts at the beginning of the design process, and architects play a vital role in enabling good design and application of these principles. Engineers: Much of this technology and equipment is cutting edge to many engineers, and this workshop dives in to the impact that ventilation done right can have on the entire HVAC system. Contractors: The best design is only as good as the installation that follows. Understanding what makes a ventilation system efficient is critical to installing it correctly. Energy Efficiency Professionals: Whether you work with new-build projects looking for energy efficiency, or with retrofit programs from utilities or energy efficiency organizations, this workshop is for you.
Continuing Education Units:
| Profession | Credits |
|---|---|
| AIA | Approved through PIE for 6 credits |
| BPI | Approved for 3.17 credits. Program #12909 |
| ACAC | Self-report with Certificate of Attendance for 6.5 hours |
| Energy Efficiency Professionals | Use 3.17 BPI Approved Credits |
| Engineers | Approved through PIE for 6 credits |
| BOC | BOC: BOC graduates receive one maintenance point for each hour of seminar time. 6.0 hours |
| PIE | Practicing Institute of Engineering (PIE): Approved for both engineers and architects - 6 PDHs. |
Registration Fees:
$99 for members of either the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council or passivhausMAINE
$149 for nonmembers
Program Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Registration & Refreshments
9:00 a.m. – Introduction to High Performance Buildings: Why Ventilation Matters
9:50 a.m. – Emerging Commercial Codes and Ventilation Requirements
10:35 a.m. – Break
10:50 a.m. – Why Efficiency Matters : How HRVs and ERVs Work and What Makes Them Efficient
12:05 p.m. – Lunch
12:50 p.m. – Traditional Ventilation Methods: The “Old” Way of Doing Ventilation
1:35 p.m. – DOAS (Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems): What They Are, How They Work, How to Design for Air Flows
2:20 p.m. – Break
2:30 p.m. – Duct Design Optimization: How to Design and Install a good Quality Duct System
3:00 p.m. – RTU Replacement Program: The Model for Retrofitting Commercial Buildings for Very High Energy Efficiency and Optimum IAQ
3:45 p.m. – Applications: Designs for a Range of Building Types, Including Multi-Family, Retail, Offices, and Schools
4:15 p.m. – What’s Next: Controls and Optimzation of the Future
4:30 p.m. – Program End.
About the Presenter:
Barry Stephens is the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Ventacity Systems, Inc. He joined Ventacity, a startup manufacturer of very high performance, Passive House certifed HRVs, in March 2016. Prior to joining Ventacity he spent 15 years at Zehnder America, Inc., a Swiss based world leader in heat recovery ventilation, as the National Sales & Marketing Manager, and later as Business Development & Technology Director. He led the introduction of Zehnder systems in North America, and has been involved with projects across North America. These include Solar Decathlon teams, NZE homes, Passive House projects, and other very high performance buildings. He has presented at conferences across North America since 2010.
