CHAPTER OFFICERS Chapter President: Art Anderson Carrier Corporation [email protected](215) 539- 0541 Chapter President Elect: Tyler Malm Trane Company [email protected](973) 244-7753 Chapter Treasurer: Tyler Tjong SRS Enterprises Inc. [email protected](732) 706-0004 Chapter Secretary: Jeffrey Beeden Engineer Driven Design PC [email protected](888) 422-7830 Chapter Regional Office: Chris Phelan Thermco [email protected](973) 454-2177 Statements made in this publication are not the expressions of the Society or of the Chapter and shall not be reproduced without permission of the Chapter. SPEAKER’S TOPICS Topics: COVID-19 HVAC Strategies for Retail Operations 2020 Managing Your HVAC Systems to Help Mitigate the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Buildings Speaker: Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, LEED AP Date: October 6, 2020 Cost: Free! Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Location: Virtual – GoToMeeting Invite to Follow RSVP: [email protected]
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ASHRAE GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS OUR NEW ADDRESS: 180 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY NW, PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092
Why is ASHRAE headquarters moving? At the 2018 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Houston, 2017-18 President Bjarne Olesen announced that ASHRAE was in the process of
selling its headquarters building and will move to another location in Atlanta, GA. ASHRAE is a business and from time to time businesses have to address office space issues. ASHRAE is addressing this issue because
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), one of the largest healthcare providers for children in the country, is building a s tate-of-the-art medical campus that will surround the current ASHRAE headquarters building. In fact, the ASHRAE facility will become part of that campus upon the culmination of the real estate purchase process. CHOA's construction of its entire medical campus at the site is
expected to be complete in 2026, with a total investment of up to $1.2 billion. When completed, the CHOA North Druid Hills Campus will serve children and teenagers arriving from all 50 states, as well as internationally.
Because ASHRAE’s current headquarters is an integral part of CHOA’s North Druid Hills Campus master plan, CHOA proposed to purchase ASHRAE’s headquarters with an agreement to allow ASHRAE staff to stay in our current building through October 2020. ASHRAE’s Board of Directors took into consideration the logistical challenges for ASHRAE staff and visiting members if we were to
continue to occupy the present building with major construction occurring “on all sides” of the building through 2026. Finall y, ASHRAE leadership negotiated the October 2020 date for vacating the present building so that there will be time to secure and renovate a new headquarters building, with the goal of exceeding the sustainability standards incorporated into our present facility.
Where will the new headquarters be located? ASHRAE’s Headquarters Ad Hoc Committee has worked to determine the best location for the new headquarters in the metro Atlanta
area. Similar to buying a home, there are a number of items to be concerned about in the process, including employee transit to and from work, access to the airport for volunteers and staff, access to public transportation, high technology area, close proximity to hotels and restaurants, and low impact on existing employee travel time were all considered. Programmatic needs were also considered including
the meeting and training space to benefit staff, visiting members, our local chapters and possibly additional space to suppor t existing program expansion and new programs, which ASHRAE leadership may deem beneficial to add in the future. The Ad Hoc Committee additionally sought to identify a new site with ease of access and convenience, including nearby amenities for ASHRAE members , visitors
and staff. Through the Ad Hoc Committee’s efforts, ASHRAE has identified and set in motion the purchase of an existing building – 66,700 square
feet in size – in the modern Technology Park complex in Norcross, North Atlanta.
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ASHRAE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE RELEASE TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON EDGE
COMPUTING DESIGN AND OPERATION
ATLANTA (September 25, 2020) – ASHRAE Technical Committee (TC) 9.9 (Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and
Electronic Equipment) has addressed the unanticipated risks associated with edge computing design and operation through a new
technical bulletin, “Edge Computing: Considerations for Reliable Operation.”
"ASHRAE TC 9.9's first edition of Thermal Guidelines for Data Processing Environments (2004) was both groundbreaking and
foundational. Prior to this publication, there was no global, unified source for environmental conditions (e.g. temperature). Data centers
relied on recommendations from each IT manufacturer. The Thermal Guidelines book became the global de facto standard, ultimately
opening the door for economizers in data centers. Edge computing/digital infrastructure has no global, unified source for environmental
conditions until now. This publication is groundbreaking, foundational, and will become a de facto standard," said Don Beaty, first chair
of TC 9.9.
“Edge computing can expose IT equipment to adverse environmental conditions that compromise reliability and uptime. ASHRAE TC
9.9 has carried out years of R&D in collaboration with leading IT equipment manufacturers on best practices to mitigate these risks. I
believe this publication is a trailblazing work that will serve as a blueprint for all new edge deployments.” said Jon Fitch, lead author of
the technical bulletin.
ASHRAE Technical Committee 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment, is composed of a wide range
of industry representatives, including but not limited to equipment manufacturers, consulting engineers, data center operators , academia,
testing laboratories, and government officials who are all committed to increasing and sharing the body of knowledge re lated to data
centers.
To download a free PDF of the full Technical Bulletin, visit ashrae.org/datacenterguidance.
For more information on ASHRAE TC 9.9, visit tc0909.ashraetcs.org.
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severely limited. Their products also minimize balancing damper noise in the occupied space by enabling dampers to be located away from air outlets. ASHRAE research concluded that adding a fully open damper at the neck of a diffuser can add up to 8NC to the catalog NC level and over 10NC as the damper is closed down. Young Regulator products enable locating dampers 5 or more feet
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GOVERNMENT OUTREACH
ASHRAE Member Jin Jin Huang Appointed to New York State Advisory Panel
Jin Jin Huang, an ASHRAE member of the New York Chapter, has been appointed to the New York State
Energy Efficiency and Housing Advisory Panel, which will provide recommendations to the Climate Action
Council, established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Her nomination was
approved by the New York Climate Action Council at their meeting in August. Her membership on this
advisory panel is a recognition of her qualifications and technical expertise. Congratulations Jin Jin!
ASHRAE Members Participate in Virtual Panel for Ontario School Boards
On September 2, ASHRAE Presidential Member David Underwood, Epidemic Task Force Schools Team
Member Kyle Hasenkox and Distinguished Lecturer Doug Cochrane spoke on a panel that focused on
reopening schools and universities. 72 school boards were invited and the Ministry of Education of Ontario,
representing approximately 5,000 schools and over 2 million students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
The panelists spoke on ventilation systems, air filtration, and facility testing, inspection and maintenance.
ASHRAE Government Affairs Committee Member Rob Hoadley Interviewed by New
Brunswick Newspaper on Ventilation
Rob Hoadley, ASHRAE’s Regional Vice Chair for Government Affairs for Region II, was interviewed by the
New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal on school ventilation systems and their impact on the transmission of the
coronavirus. The story appeared on the front page of the newspaper and Hoadley shared information about
ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force and its guidance containing best practices for schools. Thank you, Rob, for
sharing this important information with the public!
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GOVERNMENT OUTREACH
ASHRAE Member Speaks on Montreal, Canada CTV News Regarding COVID-19 Guidance
ASHRAE Montreal Chapter member Audrey Dupuis spoke on the Montreal CTV News regarding ASHRAE’s
COVID-19 guidance and school ventilation issues. The news segment highlighted the work of ASHRAE’s
Epidemic Task Force. There has been increased concern in the province of Quebec after a 10-
year government infrastructure plan showed that over 50% of schools were officially classified as being
in "poor condition." To read the article and watch the news clip, click here.
ASHRAE Member Audrey Dupuis speaking about COVID-19 on CTV News
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Chair Dr. Bill Bahnfleth Presents on IAQ for NYSERDA
On September 16, ASHRAE Presidential Member Dr. Bill Bahnfleth and Chair of the Epidemic Task Force,
provided a presentation at NYSERDA’s webinar on "new construction." Dr. Bahnfleth presented information
on indoor air quality and ventilation research, along with options for improving ventilation systems in the
COVID-19 environment. Thank you, Bill, for investing so much time in sharing critical technical information
with policy makers and the public on this important topic!
Celebrate Energy Efficiency on October 7!
Energy Efficiency Day is October 7, 2020. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of cutting energy
waste and implementing energy efficiency and other clean energy policies and programs, which can create
economic opportunities and jobs while moving toward a sustainable future.
