by Brianna Crandall — January 25, 2016—Wind turbines, subcooled glycol / water, geothermal wells, reuse of coil condensation water and a central heat pump water heating system are among the innovative measures used in the five buildings receiving the 2016 ASHRAE Technology Awards.
The awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design incorporating ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality. Winning projects are selected from entries earning regional awards.
First place awards will be presented at the ASHRAE 2016 Winter Conference currently underway (January 23-27) in Orlando, Florida.
2016 First Place Winners
- Category I: Commercial Buildings – New: Benjamin A. Skelton, Walgreens Net Zero Store (Store #15364); Jason Robbins, Owner Representative
- Category I: Commercial Buildings – Existing: Dylan T. Connelly, DPR Construction’s San Francisco Net Positive Energy Office; Mike Messick, Owner Representative
- Category II: Educational Facilities – New: Nicolas Lemire, Anne-Marie Edward Science Building; Michael H. Johnston, Owner Representative
- Category IV: Industrial Facilities or Processes – New: Ken Warren, Sea-Tac Airport Pre-Conditioned Air; Mike Smith, Owner Representative
- Category VI: Residential: Jonathan M. Heller, Stack House Apartments; Brooke Kathrein, Owner Representative
Summaries of the winning projects are available in ASHRAE’s press release announcing the winners.
