Chapter Program
2026-2027 Chair:
Joshua McDonough, PE

The ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter is pleased to welcome Joshua McDonough as Chapter Programs Chair. Joshua previously served in this role during the 2019–2020 chapter year and again from 2022–2025, bringing valuable experience and leadership to the position.
As Chapter Programs Chair, Joshua is committed to delivering engaging and relevant programs that provide value to members across the HVAC&R industry. His focus is centered on supporting John Fuller’s presidential initiative emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and the advancement of innovative building solutions. Through thoughtfully planned technical sessions, networking opportunities, and educational programming, Joshua aims to continue fostering professional growth and industry collaboration within the Hawaii Chapter.
September 13th Monthly Chapter Meeting
September 13, 2018
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Plaza Club
900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Flr
Honoululu, HI 96813
http://www.theplazaclub.com
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Come join us for the first monthly meeting of the ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter 2018 - 2019 Society Year
Meeting Agenda
Registration - 5:30
Technical Presentation - 6:00
Dinner - 7:00
Main Program - 7:30
Adjournment - 9:00
Technical Presentation
Topic: Outdoor Airflow Control Improves Buildings
This seminar will cover the topic of airflow and water flow measurement, including the following:
· Enhanced Demand Control Ventilation
· Outside Air / Building Pressurization Control
· Air Flow Measurement Technology Comparison
· Water / Natural Gas Sub Metering Solutions
Presenter: Jim Riendeau
Jim has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with over 30 years of HVAC experience in
roles ranging from Vice President of ESC / EBTRON, Regional Sales Manager for York &
McQuay to Strategic & National Account Manager for York and Trane. Jim’s role as a Vice President
for ESC is to educate the HVAC market on how airflow monitors improve building control,
aid in meeting green building programs like LEED, and prove compliance to building codes and
ASHRAE standards.
Main Program
Topic: Understanding the Needs, Expectations and Lifestyles of Future Buyers and Building Operators
Today’s affluent home buyers look for the “wow” factor: prestige, open floor plans, fancy
touch-screen controls, lavish bathrooms, exotic fixtures, LED lighting, fiber optic network,
appliances from Europe, motorized window coverings, smart phone controls—they want the
best of the best! They also want the labels of being “sustainable, energy efficient, green, etc.,”
which future generations will come to consider as “standard features.”
Welcome to Howard Hughes’ ultra-luxury high-rise condominium designed to achieve LEED
Platinum, to operate like a 5-star hotel, park your Bentley, while the front desk checks-in your
nannies, housekeepers, personal assistant, and your guests can valet their cars to swim in the
glass bo2om pool or play on the beach volleyball court on the 7th floor. But who designs this
desired home of the wealthy? Who engineers, builds, manages, operates, maintains, services,
and fixes it? How do we know it’s working and quickly address issues to mitigate owner complaints? (Because successful
people are smart, want what they want and will pay for it as long as it’s NOW!) Come and hear about the first
year of operating Anaha - where it all came together and how the HVAC system is at the center.
Presenters: Derrick Sonoda
Derrick is the current President of the Hawaii Chapter of IFMA and was one of the members to
launch UH West Oahu’s four-year Facility College degree program. He currently heads the facilities
department at Howard Hughes’ Anaha, an Ultra Luxury Condominium designed to achieve
LEED Platinum while operating like a 5-Star Hotel and being a steward of Hawaiian sustainability
endeavors.
Tickets
$0.00 Student Registration
$45.00 Member Registration
$55.00 after 05:00 pm September 11
$50.00 Non-Member Registration
$55.00 after 05:00 pm September 11
Future Meetings
Women in Engineering & Construction (ASHRAE x HISHE)
Coconut Club at The Twin Fin
2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Women in Engineering and Construction: Talk Story Panel & Pau Hana, presented by HISHE and Women in ASHRAE. Register on HISHE's website
2026-2027 Officers and BOG Installation Banquet
Honolulu Country Club
1690 Ala Puumalu Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
It is time once again to install and welcome the incoming officers and Board of Governors of the ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter.
2026 ASHRAE CRC for Regions X and XI
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
2255 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hnlws-sheraton-waikiki-beach-resort/overview/
The Hawaii ASHRAE Chapter is proud to host the 2026 Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) for Regions X and XI.
Steady on the Throttle - Part Load Compressor Technologies and Applications
InSynergy Engineering Office
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2500
Honolulu, HI 96813
There are many advantage of variable capacity compressors in both energy reduction and precision space temperature and humidity control.
IAQ in Airports
Insynergy Engineering Office
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2500
Honolulu, HI 96813
Increasing awareness about Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and IAQ related issues (human comfort, human health, increased litigation) have caused many building codes and standards to address the real needs of occupants.
Wine & Dine : Vendor & Product Trade Show
The Tchin Tchin! Bar
39 N Hotel Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

39th Annual ASHRAE Golf Tournament - 2027
Hawaii Prince Golf Club
91-1200 Fort Weaver Road
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
