This is the official website of Chapter 065 of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). The chapter is better known as Alamo ASHRAE.
James M. Drewry, III, P.E.
Alamo ASHRAE President, 2007-2008
President’s Message (April 21, 2008)
Reap what you sow!
At last spring has arrived and the world's perspective on green building technologies continues to grow.
Our Chapter meeting program this month, presented well by Bob Gleason and Butch Tarillion, gave us an overview on ASHRAE Standards 90.1 and 62 as they affect controls systems and our delivery of completed and checked out buildings. Enforceability of these standards with respect to currently adopted local codes stirred grounds for debate. There seemed to be a lot of passion expressed by many that would question perceived mandates included in these standards - such as economizer cycles and commissioning!
I agree with Mr. Gleeson, to paraphrase - "As professionals in the HVAC industry, we should strive to leave our children, grand children and those that follow a clean, safe and stable environment through responsible engineering and operational practices."
The prevalence of LEED seminars and sustainable design and construction methods seems to dominate the horizon. Now, more than ever, we need experienced professionals in our industry to participate and influence the practicality of implementing the ever evolving ASHRAE Standards and code applications. If you are a passionate champion, now is the time to step forward and shape the standards by participating in ASHRAE's technical committees, contributing input through on-line review of draft standards, or organizing prudent code adoption policies by local or regional influence with AHJ's. Any takers?
The UTSA Student ASHRAE Chapter showcased their senior project among others at UTSA concurrent with our April chapter meeting. Thanks for inviting us, Dr. Manteufel. We'll need to coordinate our calendars next year. It was an honor to present a donation toward this year's crop of Senior's National ASHRAE Student HVAC Design competition.
Region 8 Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) is April 24 through 28 in Shreveport, Louisiana. "The March Toward Net Zero Energy Buildings" is the main technical seminar event featuring ASHRAE President Kent Peterson, PE. Hope to see you there!
LEED for Existing Buildings Technical Review Workshop is being held in San Antonio on May 9th sponsored by the USGBC Central Texas-Balcones Chapter. Early registration ends May 1st at www.usgbc/workshops/register.
May 14th (WEDNESDAY) will be our next Chapter meeting with Mr. Terry Townsend presenting his now infamous discussion on Sustainability. Please RSVP by Friday prior, it's going to fill up fast.
I can't wait to go green with all of you at the Republic on May 16th. Fore!
Just plantin' the seeds!
James Drewry, PE
President
2007-2008 Alamo Chapter
