ASHRAE Oregon Board of Governors Meeting
2025-11-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD

ASHRAE Cascades Section Technical Meeting: “Radiant Heating and Cooling System Design,” presented by Devin Abellon, PacWest Sales.
2025-11-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Waypoint Hotel, 1415 NE 3rd St, Bebd, 97701, United States

November Technical Meeting - Breaking Down the Sequence of Operation: A Collaborative Controls Workshop
2025-11-20 16:30 - 20:00 | Stormbreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech St, Portland, 97227, United States
This interactive session explores example Sequences of Operations for different systems to deepen understanding and improve clarity in controls documentation. Working in small groups, participants will highlight questions, inconsistencies, or opportunities for refinement. A full-group discussion will follow to align on standards, expectations, and lessons learned for future projects.
Meeting Agenda:
4:30PM – Registration Opens
5:30 PM – Dinner and drinks are served
6:00 PM – Presentation Starts
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Mingle and Wrap up

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - December 2025
2025-12-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser December 2025

ASHRAE Oregon Chapter Meeting
2025-12-04 | TBD
CFD Workshop.

December Technical Tour - TimberLab Fabrication Facility & Happy Hour
2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | TimberLab Fabrication Facility, 1601 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Get an inside look at how mass timber innovation, prefabrication, and digital construction are reshaping the built environment. The tour will begin with an overview of Timberlab’s services and capabilities, followed by a guided walkthrough of their state-of-the-art production floor.
After the tour, continue the conversation at Breakside Brewery – DEKUM for a happy hour.
📍Timberlab Fabrication Facility – 1601 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
🗓 Thursday, December 4, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM (tour begins promptly at 4:30)
👥 Limited to 35 attendees
Happy Hour: 820 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97211

December Technical Meeting - CFD Workshop - Harnessing Airflow Modeling: Practical Applications of CFD in HVAC and Natural Ventilation Design
2025-12-18 11:30 - 15:30 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland – Downtown, 319 SW Pine St, Portland, 97204, United States
This workshop shows how Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), or airflow modeling, is used to solve HVAC and natural ventilation design challenges. By enhancing traditional HVAC methods, CFD enables detailed analysis of airflow and air quality. With advances in computing, CFD is now more practical and affordable. Attendees will learn CFD principles and review recent HVAC and natural ventilation project applications.
Agenda:
11:30 Registration/Lunch
12-1 Presentation: CFD Concept/Theory & Applications
1:15-2:15 CFD DEMO on Fluent
2:30-3:30 Q&A/specific projects
Ala Cart Pricing Available

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - January 2026
2026-01-01 | OR
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The Oregon Diffuser – January 2026

ASPE x ASHRAE Oregon Technical Meeting - Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps
2026-01-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Baerlic’s Super Sceret Beer Club Event Space, 2235 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join us as for a joint event with our ASPE Freinds to learn about Heat Pumps – topic includes:
1. Plumbing Design of CHPWH Systems
2. Sizing for storage and real world usage patterns
3. High Temperature Boiler Replacement in Space Heating 4. Challenges & Solutions of Retrofit
5. Tax Credits and Funding Strategies for High Efficiency Water Heating
6. Practical Active Heat Recovery with Examples Meeting

Agenda:
5:00PM – Registration Opens
5:30 PM – Dinner and drinks are served
6:00 PM – Presentation Starts
7:00 – 9:00 PM – Mingle and Wrap up

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - February 2026
2026-02-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser February 2026

ASHRAE x Sustainable Building Monthly - Sustainable Systems: Finding Your Solution
2026-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Sustainable Systems: Finding your Solution

High-performance air systems demand modern design approaches with leading-edge products and technology in order to optimize comfort, reduce energy consumption and ensure the long-term sustainability of a building. The presentation will discuss high performance solutions that can prioritize thermal comfort in nearly any application and provide the option for smaller/individual zones of temperature control. The energy efficient systems presented have been proven to provide up to 67% energy savings when compared to other more traditional HVAC systems. For long-term sustainability, these solutions create future resilient spaces that ensure no comfort zones are split when office walls are put up or moved. The modular concept and flexibility provided by these systems guarantees that any changes in the floor plan will not trigger expensive and disruptive changes.
Presenter: Chris Burroughs
Chris Burroughs is an experienced Product Manager with more than ten years of expertise in developing innovative sustainable HVAC solutions. At Price Industries, Chris oversees the advancement of systems such as Chilled Beams, Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD), Displacement Ventilation, and VAV Diffusers—all aimed at improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality for commercial and institutional environments. Throughout his career, Chris has led initiatives contributing to LEED-certified projects and influencing industry guidelines (ASHRAE) related to testing and participated in many research projects. He has broadened product portfolios by integrating technical proficiency with strategic insight to address changing environmental and performance requirements. Dedicated to sustainability, Chris advocates for practices that promote innovation and operational efficiency throughout the built environment.
Meeting Beverages Sponsored by ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales

Agenda:
5:00PM – 5:30PM – Networking, Food, & Drinks
5:30PM – 6:30PM – Presentation & Q&A
6:30PM – 7:00PM – More Networking, Food & Drinks

YEA Social Event: Pins & Pints
2026-02-19 17:00 - 19:00 | YEA Social Event – Grand Central Bowling, 808 SE Morrison St., Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join us for a fun night of strikes, spares, and networking at the ASHRAE Oregon YEA Bowling Event! Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just there for the good vibes, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Young Engineers in ASHRAE and industry professionals in a relaxed, social setting. Enjoy friendly competition, team spirit, and plenty of laughs—all while building relationships within the HVAC&R community.
Be sure to Register Now as limited slots available.
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ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - March 2026
2026-03-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser – March 2026

ASHRAE Oregon Board of Governors Meeting
2026-03-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-04-16 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-10 16:30 - 17:30 | OR
Virtual or In-Person
Contact Maddie (Madeline.Giovagnoli@pae-engineers.com) or Cassie (cassiek@acimechsales.com) for more information.

March Technical Meeting - The Past, Present, & Future of ASHRAE
2026-03-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Stormbreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech St, Portland, 97227, United States
Join Us for an evening Technical Event as we learn more about ASHRAE and Network with other folks in our industry.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Organization That Defines the Standards of Our Industry
For many, ASHRAE is sometimes seen as a faceless technical organization that publishes standards, guidelines, handbooks and monthly journals, and at the local level, hosts monthly meetings, events, and an occasional golf tournament. But ASHRAE is SO much more than that! ASHRAE is a vibrant community of dedicated volunteer members from around the world collaborating to develop healthier and more sustainable solutions for the built environment. Join us this month for high-paced, interactive session as we explore the history of ASHRAE, current initiatives such as Indoor Environmental Quality, Decarbonization, and DEI with a glimpse into what the future may hold – a future we hope you are a part of! Topics will include:

The structure of ASHRAE chapters and regions
ASHRAE’s Strategic Plan goals and initiatives
ASHRAE Standards/Guidelines – and how YOU can help define these guidance documents
Opportunities to join Technical Committees
Opportunities to build your network, connect with industry professionals and have fun!

What changes would you like to see within ASHRAE?
About the Speaker
Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales in Portland, Oregon. He has over 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter, regional and society levels and currently serves as a Society Vice President, Chair of Technology Council, and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He also serves as a Chapter Leadership Academy facilitator and Distinguished Lecturer.
Agenda:
Registration Opens at 5:00PM
Dinner Served at 5:30PM
Presentation Begins at 6:00PM
Networking & Mingling until 8PM

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - April 2026
2026-04-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser April 2026

April Technical Meeting - Applied Psychrometrics
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Stormbreaker Brewing, 832 N Beech St, Portland, 97227, United States
This presentation will include the following elements; (a) a review of the Psychrometric processes, (b) defining state points of saturated air and how this creates the basis of the Psychrometric Chart, (c) the application of mixed air streams, (d) defining sensible heat ratio and applying this to the Psychrometric Chart, and (e) illustrating real world examples of HVAC systems to the Psychrometric Chart. The examples illustrated will include a common heating and ventilation unit with humidification, a 100% outside air unit used in process cooling applications where supply air temperature and absolute humidity are critical, a common VAV air handling unit with mixed return/outside air which must supply cooled air to satisfy a specific space Sensible Heat Ratio, and a more complex Dual Duct system where final supply air out of a diffuser can be calculated/illustrated through psychrometric processes (this example illustrates problem solving and integrates heat transfer equations of fluids).
Learning Outcomes

Understanding the fundamentals of the Psychrometric Chart
Applying the Psychrometric Chart to Sensible and Latent Energy Change
Using real world air handling systems, illustrate how Psychrometric Processes can be applied

Presenter:
Douglas F. Zentz, Emeritus Professor from the HVACR Programs within the College of Engineering Technology at Ferris State University and past HVAC Program Coordinator. Doug received his Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University in 1980 and his Master degree in Career and Technical Education from Ferris State University in 2007. He is a past President of West Michigan ASHRAE, a past RVC of Student Activities for Region V, past Chair for Society Student Activities within ASHRAE, past Regional Members Council Representative for Region V, and past Director and Regional Chair for Region V of ASHRAE. Doug teaches ASHRAE Level I and Level II Essentials face to face & online for ASHRAE. He was a DL (Distinguished Lecturer) for ASHRAE since 2012 and has presented at over 100 ASHRAE chapter visits around the world. Doug has also received the Distinguished Chapter Service Award and Distinguished Service Award from ASHRAE.
In the field of HVACR, his background includes professional engineering sales for the Trane Company, manager of engineering-design-build for W.J. O’Neil Company in Detroit, vice-president of engineering for EPPA-Strand Custom Air Handling in Detroit, and co-owner of a consulting firm in the Metro Detroit area. This experience started in 1980 and continued until his transformation into teaching at Ferris State University in 2003.
In the area of teaching, he has taught junior and senior level HVAC Design (primary and secondary systems), Primary Equipment Selection, Commercial Building Heat Gain/ Heat and the senior Capstone Experience. His teaching experience includes development of new curriculum (both in the traditional classroom and fully on-line) and teaching fully on-line courses for 20 years. He has mentored nine (9) different student groups which have received either a First, Second, or Third place recognition from ASHRAE in the Student Design Competition. He served on many educational committees and was a member of Fluke Instrument’s Advisory Board on IAQ.
In the area of professional speaking, he has been the speaker at well over 100 events since 2005. Organizations which have invited him to speak include: 1) Mechanical Contractors of America, 2) Air Conditioning Contractors of America, 3) ASHRAE 4) ARI (teachers workshop), 5) Lily West Conference (educational workshop), 6) USGBC (West Michigan), 7) Ferris State University (Energy Conferences), 8) Efficiency United (educational arm of 16 Michigan Utilities), 9) AIA (American Institute of Architects) West Michigan, 10) RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineering Society), 11) the UA (United Association of Pipe Fitters), and the Rotary Club of America.
Agenda:
5:00PM – Registration Opens
5:30PM – Dinner Served
6:00PM – Presentation Starts
7:00-8:00PM – Networking and Wrap Up

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - May 2026
2026-05-01 | OR
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Oregon Diffuser May 2026

May Technical Meeting - Oregon Heritage Night
2026-05-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, 97221, United States
ASHRAE Oregon Heritage Night is a family-friendly event celebrating the Oregon chapter’s legacy and impact. Held at the Oregon Zoo’s Conservation Hall, with access to the Insect Building and Discovery Plaza, the evening features an Oregon history display, a Research Promotion Wine Survivor event, and a technical presentation on how the built environment affects cognitive function and worker productivity.
A Copy of This Presentation Can Be Downloaded Here: Dr Taylor – Portland ASHRAE Presentation

Cascade Section - Spring Social
2026-05-21 16:00 - 19:00 | 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 ASHRAE!

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter- The Oregon Diffuser - June 2026
2026-06-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser – June 2026

ASHRAE x SMACNA Joint Event - Commissioning Panel Discussion & SMACNA Facility Tour
2026-06-09 11:30 - 14:00 | Sheet Metal Institute, 2379 NE 178th Ave, Portland, OR, 97230, United States
Join us for an insightful, thought-provoking discussion bringing together design, construction, and commissioning professionals to explore best practices in design, drafting, and installation. The goal is to reduce challenges during building commissioning by addressing common issues earlier in the process. We’ll also identify recurring project hiccups and discuss how small, proactive adjustments can streamline workflows and minimize on-site headaches.
Registration: 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion: 12:00 PM
SMACNA Facility Tour: 1:00 PM
Free Event – Please Register Ahead for Food Planning

ASHRAE Oregon - Our Story This Year: ASHRAE Oregon Fiscal Year Recap
2026-06-30 17:00 - 21:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Join us for our year-end wrap-up as we reflect on a great year, recognize achievements, and share highlights from recent meetings. We’ll also announce our upcoming fiscal year board and committee chairs, along with an exciting look ahead at what’s in store for the chapter. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed, celebrate progress, and get involved in the year ahead!

Sustainability Committee Meeting
2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Microsoft Teams
Where: Hosted virtually through Microsoft Teams. Link TBD.
Who: All are welcome to attend. This is a separate meeting from the typical monthly chapter meeting.
