Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP
Peter Alspach is the director of design performance at NBBJ and was previously a principal at Arup. His expertise includes high-performance building engineering design and analytics.
Articles
HVAC/R and Mechanical May 29, 2019
Performance-based design: HVAC systems
Many consulting engineers base their designs on performance, thus the focus on performance-based design in many specifications for HVAC system design.
By Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP
Case Study May 29, 2019
Case study: Convention center addition
Thermal comfort was a key component of the Washington State Convention Center addition.
By Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP
Case Study May 29, 2019
Case Study: New performance building
The nonprescriptive design turned out to be the better option for Seattle Opera at the Center.
By Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP