Seminar 7th October 2010 5 p.m. Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London
Modelling a Sustainable World: ASHRAE Annual Lecture 2010
Lynn G. Bellenger
President, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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- http://events.imeche.org/EventView.aspx?EventID=941
- Categories
- CFD, Climate, Energy, Human environment interaction, Software Engineering
- Submitter
- Petrina Butler
7 October 2010
Lynn G. Bellenger, President, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
This lecture is jointly organised with CIBSE.
The event will include a presentation from the ASHRAE President, as well as presentations from the Building Services Graduate of the Year finalists (organised by the CIBSE ASHRAE Group).
Abstract
This lecture on the topic of Modelling a Sustainable World, will note that in energy simulation, daylight analysis, CFD and BIM software, we have powerful modelling tools that enable us to create and refine our vision of a building - its appearance, systems, operation and performance. These resources, used effectively in an integrated design process for new buildings and in analysing retroft opportunities in existing buildings, will help us guide building owners, architects, developers, and contractors in building orientation, shading, and shape and in selecting materials, windows, equipment, and systems that optimise building performance.
“Our biggest challenge is implementing integrated design in daily practice. The traditional approach where the architect designs the building shape, orientation, and envelope and then transmits the drawings to the mechanical and electrical engineers for their design is a silo approach that misses the rich opportunities for optimising building performance through a collaborative approach from the beginning. It is going to require a real cultural shift in our industry to transform the design process, and it’s a shift that has to occur if we are going to reach our goal of net-zero-energy buildings.”
Lynn G. Bellenger, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, is a partner with Pathfinder Engineers and Architects LLP, Rochester, N.Y.
Lynn is ASHRAE certified as a Building Energy Modelling Professional and a High Performance Building Design Professional. She is the first female president in the Society’s 116 year history. As ASHRAE’s president, Lynn directs the Society’s Board of Directors and oversees the Executive Committee. She formerly served as president-elect, treasurer and vice president. Lynn is a recipient of the Exceptional Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award, two first-place ASHRAE Technology Awards and the Lincoln Bouillon Membership Award. She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Principia College and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Rutgers University.
ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. Its sole objective is to advance through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
Timings for the evening
- 17.00 - Refreshments served
- 17.30 - Evening event commences - Graduate of the Year presentations
- 18.30 - Presentation from the Construction and Building Services Division (CBSD) Prize Winner
- 19.00 - ASHRAE presidential lecture
- 19.45 - Awards presented to the Graduate of the Year winner and the CBSD prize winner
To book your place, please visit www.imeche.org/events/L151 and follow the online instructions.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers / Construction & Building Services Division / 1 Birdcage Walk / London / SW1H 9JJ / United Kingdom