November Chapter Meeting

Location: Idaho Water Center – Legacy Pointe 322 East Front Street Boise, ID 83702

Share Title: Energy Efficient Design Ideas for Multifamily Speaker: Dr. Damon Woods is a licensed mechanical engineer who started working at the IDL as a graduate student back in 2013. His dissertation used energy models paired with weather forecasts to predict how a radiant slab should be managed to maximize occupant comfort. His current research focus is on the integration of surface temperatures into building energy management systems. Dr. Woods has taught courses in advanced thermodynamics and energy modeling. In the office, he spends his time working on energy models and estimating savings from energy upgrades; out of the office he is usually fly fishing or gardening. Dr. Woods earned his B.S. from Montana State University, his M.S. from Boise State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Idaho. Description: This session will cover the most cost-effective strategies engineers can use to minimize energy use when designing a new multifamily or mixed-use project. The speaker will provide data on the major energy uses in multifamily buildings in Idaho and how to estimate annual utility bills for the tenants (including Idaho Power’s new multifamily rebate program). This presentation will include new and existing code requirements around ventilation and noise transmission. For example, you cannot just ventilate corridors and use door gaps to pull air into apartments. There will be a few case studies presented and information from ASHRAE’s Advanced Energy Design Guide to hopefully inspire your creativity when it comes to your next multifamily design. Some of the technologies covered include working with architects to meet high-performance insulation and air tightness metrics, efficient ventilation options, and load sizing strategies. The focus will be on design approaches tailored to the southern Idaho and eastern Oregon climate. Building Tour – 1:30 PM – Broadstone Saratoga, 1201 W Grove St. Boise, ID 83702 AGENDA 10:30am Setup begins 11:00am Setup complete 11:00 – 11:15am Food 11:15 – 11:17am Chapter President welcomes everyone and opens meeting 11:17 – 11:30am Chapter announcements & attendee Introductions 11:30 – 12:30pm Introduction of Speaker & Technical Presentation 12:30 – 12:40pm Q & A 12:40 – 1:00pm Closing remarks & Networking 1:00pm Leave water center to walk to the Broadstone Saratoga apartments Tickets $0.00 Member's Guest Ticket $15.00 Non-Member Ticket – In Person Only $0.00 Member – Online $0.00 Member – In Person (Late Registration)