ASHRAE Oregon Chapter

ASHRAE Cascades & BCxA Spring Social
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

ASHRAE Oregon Board of Governors Meeting
2025-10-09 16:30 - 18:00 | PAE Living Building, 151 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR, 97204
Join the Board as we discuss upcoming events, new topics, and financial standing.

Young Engineers of ASHRAE & Student Activities Committe OSU Tailgate Event
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
Join us for a tailgate at Reser Stadium as Oregon STate Football hosts Wake Forest.
Meet your ASHRAE Oregon peers of the present and future, as we are joined by current and prospective members of the student branch from Oregon State.
Food and drinks will be provided, and there is optional transportation to and from the Portland metro area. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Go Beavs!
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
Tailgate Schedule:
8:00 AM – Transport departs from Portland
9:30 AM – Start of Tailgate
12:30 PM – Kick off
Transport will depart from Corvallis approximately 30 minutes after the end of the game

ASHRAE Oregon Newsletter: The Oregon Diffuser - November 2025
2025-11-01 | OR
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ASHRAE Oregon Diffuser – November 2025

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 | 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
