Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP
Articles
HVAC
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 Studies
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 Studies
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
Codes and Standards
August 14, 2017
ASHRAE 62.1: uncommon calculations, approaches
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 is best known for its regulation of the amount of ventilation air delivered to each space by HVAC systems through its ventilation-rate procedure approach to system design. ASHRAE 62.1 offers many calculations and performance approaches.
By Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP