Come join us for the 4th monthly meeting of the ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter

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 Meeting Agenda

Registration - 5:30

Technical Presentation - 6:00

Dinner - 7:00

Main Program - 7:30

Adjournment - 9:00

Technical Presentation

Topic: The Do’s and Don’t’s of Flow Metering and Its Benefits to Residential and Commercial Applications

Precise and exact measurement of flow is essential to save energy and diagnose potential problems in the HVAC system. Increasing popularity of sub metering the energy and water use in residential and commercial buildings also drive many of the technological advances in this field. Therefore, ASHRAE Hawaii Chapter would like to cover various aspects of flow metering technology and its applications to residential and commercial buildings in the technical session of this monthly meeting. Best practices and design considerations for monitoring fluid flow for commercial and residential applications and how they apply to LEED and meeting ASHRAE Standards will also be covered.

Presenter: Dwight Matsuo

Dwight Matsuo is a Sales Engineer at Air Conditioning Solutions Supply Corp. Prior to working at ACS Supply, he gained experience at Heide & Cook as an intern in the Operations Department. Dwight received his B.S in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He was the Systems Integrator of the 2018 Rainbow Warrior Racing team which placed 14th overall and 2nd in efficiency at the 2018 Formula SAE competition in Lincoln Nebraska. That is the highest placing of any University of Hawaii Formula SAE team. Currently Dwight is mentoring the 2019 team who hopes to continue and build on the success of the previous year. He is also a mentor to the Mililani High School robotics team and a leader in various youth groups within the Hawaii Hongwanji Buddhist community.

Main Program

Topic: Architect Round Table

Architectural design is one of the most important parts of a construction project. As design consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, we all need to work with architects directly or indirectly. Effective communications and proper understanding of the expectations is the key for a successful project. Most often, design consultants are hired by the architects and the contractors do not get the opportunity to interact with the architects before the project is awarded. The equipment suppliers or the service engineers usually do not get the opportunity to interact with the architects, but their work is immensely affected by the architectural design. Therefore, the AHSRAE Hawaii chapter planned for a unique panel discussion for the January monthly meeting where a few renowned architects in our local industry will be a(ending as the panelists. Our members will get a unique opportunity to ask questions and explore ideas for how we can work be(er with architects, as well as be(er understand their expectations for a successful project. We understand every project is different and has unique challenges, but there are some general principles that are applicable across the board. We are hoping to address those general principals and enrich ourselves to be(er serve our community to preserve our unique culture and sustain our resources. We are fortunate to have few renowned architects agree to volunteer their time to take part in our panel discussion. Therefore, we hope you will find it useful to a(end the upcoming meeting!

Presenters:

Laura Crane, AIA, Design Partners Incorporated

Laura Crane is a Senior Design Architect at Design Partners Incorporated, with a diverse range of experience on large urban scale projects located both nationally and internationally. Her project experience includes mixed-use high-rises, educational institutions, offices, hotel / residential skyscrapers, and resorts. Laura’s past project experience includes designing and coordinating projects exceeding over a million square feet in area. As a designer she is interested in the expansion of capacities; buildings are complex interface surfaces, with potential for engagement with the public throughout. Laura received her Master of Architecture degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she continued to support her alma mater by participating as a member on their Design Council. She is an advocate for young architects, previously serving as co-Chair for Chicago’s Young Architect’s Forum, as well as serving as a Director on AIA Chicago’s Board of Directors. Currently, she coaches young architects pursuing licensure through Black Spectacles’ software. She has been recognized nationally for her contributions to the Architecture Engineering and Construction community at a young age, as one of the recent recipients of BD+C’s 2017 40 under 40 competition

Scott J. Harada, AIA, INK Architects

Sco( Harada, AIA, is the Principal and owner of INK Architects, an award-winning architecture firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He has experience working on many different types of projects including hospitality, luxury residential, retail shopping centers, commercial, industrial, educational, cultural, military, and local government. Sco( has a great passion for low-impact technologically advanced high performing building systems. As a native of Kona, he was grateful to have been the Architect for Hale Iako Business Incubator Space at the Natural Energy Labs of Hawaii Authority. The design utilizes deep-sea water as part of the campuses HVAC system.

James L. Stone, D. Arch., AIA, LEED AP, G70

Jim Stone is a principal with G70 and recognized as one of the Pacific Region’s leading sustainability experts. He was among Hawai‘i’s first LEED Accredited Professionals and served as the founding chair and Pacific Region representative for the U.S. Green Building Council – Hawai‘i Chapter and board of director of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) – Honolulu Chapter. Jim joined G70 in 2001 and specializes in the formation of highly effective and accountable integrated design principles for award-winning sustainable, institutional, defense and resort projects. Protecting our island home is in Jim’s DNA, and his role in the sustainability community has led to numerous sustainable design presentations to national organizations. Since 2007, Jim has been a member of the USGBC – Hawai‘i Chapter. He is also a member of the AIA, American Resort Development Association and Urban Land Institute. Jim is a licensed architect in the State of Hawai‘i and earned a doctorate and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Originally from Maui, the Honolulu resident is an avid cyclist and enjoys spending time with his active family.

Jason Takeuchi, AIA, NCARB, Ferraro Choi and Associates

Jason Takeuchi, AIA, NCARB is an architect at Ferraro Choi and Associates in Honolulu, Hawaii, where his primary work experience focuses largely on sustainable projects that enhance the social welfare and progress of local communities. His projects include Waimanalo Health Center, the Kakaako-Makai Innovation Block, University of Hawaii Culinary Institute of the Pacific and various capital improvement projects at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus. Beyond architectural practice, Jason currently serves in local, regional and national leadership roles of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), including Associate Director for AIA Northwest and Pacific Region and Young Architect Representative to the AIA National Young Architects Forum. In 2018, Jason received the AIA National Associates Award and was named to Building Design + Construction’s 40 Under 40 Class, becoming the first from Hawaii to receive both honors. In addition, Jason is a Board Member for Docomomo Hawaii and an adjunct teaching professor at the University of Hawaii School of Architecture, where he graduated with the Doctor of Architecture degree in 2012.