Peter Alspach, PE, LEED AP

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.

Case study: Convention center addition

Thermal comfort was a key component of the Washington State Convention Center addition.

Case Study: New performance building

The nonprescriptive design turned out to be the better option for Seattle Opera at the Center.

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.