ASHRAE Oregon B.O.G. Meeting
2024-11-13 16:45 - 18:45, 2024-12-11 16:45 - 18:45, 2025-01-08 16:45 - 18:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Join us at our Board of Governor meetings! It’s open for anyone to attend, but it’s time we set aside to plan upcoming chapter events, discuss meeting topics, and review finances to ensure our chapter is operating properly.
This meeting is held both in person or virtually. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to orashrae@gmail.com and we can provide details for the virtual link or the in person location!

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser December 2024
2024-12-01 | OR
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ASHRAE-Oregon-Diffuser-December-2024

Ugly Sweater Party w/ CSI, AIA, & NOMA
2024-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Blu Dot, 1308 Northwest Everett St, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Time to Ring in the Holiday Season! Join Portland CSI, ASHRAE, AIA, and NOMA for our annual Ugly Sweater Party to celebrate the holidays!
Come out to celebrate the season with your ugliest sweater! Prizes in various categories will be awarded by a panel of judges from the member organizations at around 7PM, you must be present to win.
Event registration incudes hosted bar, appetizers and entry into the Ugly Sweater Contest!
No Cost to Attend, but please register so we know how many people are planning to be there!

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser January 2025
2025-01-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser January 2025

January Technical Chapter Meeting - Oregon Energy Code Updates
2025-01-16 16:30 - 19:30 | NW Natural, 250 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR, 97204, United States
Oregon Energy Code Update: What’s Coming in 2025!
Join the ASHRAE Oregon Chapter for an insightful technical meeting featuring Mark Heizer, a leading expert in energy policy and code development. Mark will provide a comprehensive overview of the significant updates to the Oregon Energy Code for 2025, highlighting the latest advancements in energy efficiency standards, sustainability requirements, and compliance pathways.
Network with fellow industry professionals and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in your projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of the foremost authorities on Oregon’s energy code updates!
Meeting Agenda

4:30PM – Light snacks & drinks are served – come mingle!
5:15PM – Dinner Served
5:30PM – Presentation Starts

ASHRAE Cascade Section - January Technical Meeting - A2L Refrigerant Changes
2025-01-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Waypoint Hotel, 1415 NE 3rd St, Bebd, 97701, United States
Join us for the Cascades Section’s inaugural technical meeting!
We are excited to kick off our first meeting with an in-depth discussion on A2L refrigerant changes. Presenters from CMS will provide a comprehensive overview of updates and explore the detailed impacts on various applications, including VRF systems, rooftop units, air handling units, chillers, and mechanical rooms.
Meeting Agenda:
11:30 AM: Doors Open, Networking, Lunch
12:00 PM: Presentation and Q&A
1:30 PM: Meeting Adjourns
Waypoint Hotel – Conference Room
1415 NE 3rd ST
Bend, OR 97701
We hope to see you there!

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser February 2025
2025-02-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser – February 2025

February Technical Chapter Meeting - Electrification
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Baerlic’s Super Sceret Beer Club Event Space, 2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join the ASHRAE Oregon Chapter as we welcome Rand Conger, PE, who will walk us through the upcoming trends and emerging technologies of all-electric building design in the HVAC industry.
Network with fellow industry professionals and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in your projects.

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser March 2025
2025-03-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser – March 2025

ASHRAE Oregon B.O.G. Meeting
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | OR
Join us at our Board of Governor meetings! It’s open for anyone to attend, but it’s time we set aside to plan upcoming chapter events, discuss meeting topics, and review finances to ensure our chapter is operating properly.
This meeting is held virtually. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to orashrae@gmail.com and we can provide details for the virtual link!

Feeling Crafty? - Join the Women in ASHRAE & Women in ASPE for a Craft Night
2025-03-12 16:30 - 18:30 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
DIY Terrarium & Happy Hour

March 12, 2025
4:30 PM
@ PAE Living Building, 5th Floor Deckony

Come enjoy a happy hour where you can mingle and put together your very own plant terrarium.

This event is hosted by Women in ASHRAE and Women of ASPE and all are welcome!

We hope to see you there!

March Technical Chapter Meeting - Informed Design Integrating Architectural & Engineering Design in Sustainable Projects
2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Baerlic’s Super Sceret Beer Club Event Space, 2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
March 20, 2025
Location: Baerlic Super Secret Beer Club
Meeting Agenda:
5:00PM – Dinner and drinks are served – We’re featuring Ranch Pizza this month!
5:30PM – Presentation Starts
6:30-7:30PM – Mingle & Wrap Up

Informed Design: Integrating Architectural and Engineering Design

Join the ASHRAE Oregon Chapter as we welcome Thuy Le, AIA and Christian Cutul, AIA, as they speak to the success stories of architectural and engineering integration to produce sustainable projects.
Network with fellow industry professionals and gain valuable knowledge to stay ahead in your projects.

Meet the Speakers

Thuy Le, AIA, is an associate at Bora Architecture & Interiors in Portland, OR, with experience on a wide range of project types, including libraries, workplace, affordable housing, and K-12 education. As an advocate for resilient architecture and evidence-based design, she has been a driving force behind Bora’s highest-performing projects.

Christian Cutul, AIA is an architect at Bora Architects & Interiors with 15 years of experience on a wide range of project types, including multifamily & affordable housing, K-12 education, mass timber, renovations, institutional, and civic projects. He strives to balance the big picture with the finer details, design intent with construction reality, and the space itself with the systems that occupy it.

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser April 2025
2025-04-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser – April 2025

Past President Night
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:30 | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97214
Please bring your friends and family as we gather for our annual celebration of ASHRAE Oregon Leadership!

OMSI Tickets will be offered at a discounted rate if you would like to arrive before the event and explore the exhibits prior to our 6PM start time.

Chapters Regional Conference
2025-05-08 | Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
ASHRAE Oregon will be hosting the Chapters Regional Conference in Oregon for the first time in 10 years!

Chapters Regional Conference
2025-05-09 | Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Day 2 of the Chapter Regional Conference

Chapters Regional Conference
2025-05-10 | Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Day 3

ASHRAE Cascades & BCxA Spring Social
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97702, 50 SW Division St, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The ASHRAE Cascades Section is teaming up with the BCxA Northwest Chapter for a joint social event at Crux during the OSHE Spring Symposium in Bend, Oregon. Come connect with fellow HVAC and commissioning professionals, we hope to see you there!
There’s no cost to attend, but please register so we can get an accurate headcount. The first drink is on us!

Save the Date - June Technical Chapter Meeting
2025-06-12 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
More Details to Come

Save the Date - Membership Promotion Volunteer Event
2025-06-19 16:30 - 19:30 | OR

Meet the Board and Chapter Kickoff Happy Hour
2025-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Ready to kick off the new ASHRAE year with purpose, people, and pints? Bring a colleague, bring a curiosity, bring your questions. Come meet your board and help us shape our upcoming year!
Join us for a fun and casual evening where you’ll get to:

MEET THE 2025-2026 ASHRAE OREGON CHAPTER BOARD

Get to know the volunteers driving our chapter forward — from seasoned leaders to new faces, we’re excited to connect with you.

HEAR WHAT’S COMING THIS YEAR

Sneak peek at the programming, technical sessions, and community impact we’re planning for the upcoming ASHRAE season.

FIND YOUR PLACE TO PLUG IN

Want to make a difference, grow your network, or just learn what ASHRAE is all about? There’s a place for every interest and availability. We’ll help you find a meaningful way to get involved.

NO PRESSURE — JUST PEOPLE, CONVERSATION, AND DRINKS ON US
Here’s to another great year for ASHRAE Oregon!

Meeting Agenda:
5:00 PM – Welcome! Grab a drink and some light bites
5:30 PM – Presential Address, Board Introduction, ASHRAE Oregon Introduction
6:00 – 7:00 PM – Happy Hour and Mingle

ASHRAE Annual Golf Tournament
2025-07-24 07:30 - 17:00 | Stone Creek Golf Club, 14603 S Stoneridge Drive, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Thank you to our sponsors!

August Chapter Meeting - PE Licensure in Oregon: Gain and Sustain your Oregon PE
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Baerlic’s Super Sceret Beer Club Event Space, 2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
PE Licensure in Oregon: Gain and Sustain your Oregon PE
Join the ASHRAE Oregon Chapter for an informative in-person dinner meeting where we’ll explore the path to becoming—and staying—licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Oregon. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned engineer, this session will offer valuable guidance and updates straight from OSBEELS.
Presented by:
Ashlee Graybeal
Communications Coordinator, Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering & Land Surveying (OSBEELS)

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser September 2025
2025-09-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser September 2025_Published

September Technical Chapter Meeting - The (un)Ethical Engineer: A study of Principle & Practice
2025-09-18 16:30 - 20:30 | Stormbreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech St, Portland, 97227, United States
The integrity of the HVAC industry is dependent on sound technical design, reliable products, skilled construction practice and consistent maintenance and operation. But another critical element that is sometimes overlooked is professional ethics. As members within the HVAC industry engineers, contractors, architects, manufacturers, vendors and building owners are expected to exhibit the highest standard of honesty and integrity to safeguard the confidence that the public has in us. In this very competitive climate, however, it is sometimes tempting to “bend the rules” to some degree in order to gain an advantage over competition or to simply get the job done on time. But how much is too much? Is there a clearly defined line between ethical practice and “just the way things are done?”
“The (un)Ethical Engineer” is an interactive, multimedia, dramatic presentation that explores these issues through the eyes of a well-intentioned engineer.

ASHRAE Oregon Chapter Meeting
2025-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Sustainability Week Topic.

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - October 2025
2025-10-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser October 2025

Sustainable Buildings Week - October Technical Meeting - Whole Life Carbon: Integrating Operational, Fugitive, and Embodied Emissions
2025-10-08 16:30 - 20:00 | Stormbreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech St, Portland, 97227, United States
Presentation Description:
This session explores whole life carbon through a systems-thinking lens, moving from ecosystem-level to building lifecycle phases. Attendees will learn about gaps in current lifecycle assessment (LCA) frameworks and the challenges of capturing full carbon impacts, particularly for MEP systems. The session highlights key emission categories and strategies to integrate operational, refrigerant, and embodied emissions into a comprehensive whole life carbon approach.
Presenter Bio:
Rachel is a mechanical engineer at PAE with over a decade of experience in the design and analysis of high-performance buildings and a leading voice on MEP embodied carbon and emissions. She is passionate about advancing strategies that address the often-overlooked climate impacts of building systems, from embodied carbon in materials to refrigerant leakage in HVAC. Her expertise spans educational, commercial, multifamily, and historic projects, where she has specialized in passive design strategies, Net-Zero Energy, Living Buildings, and healthy materials.
