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Welcome to the 2009 Foothills Conference and Trade Show. This is the seventh time that The Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council has hosted the hydronics community and this event promises to be even bigger and better than in previous years. Three full days of Hydronics information combined with two days of industry tradeshow. This is the only hydronics conference and trade show in Canada in 2009! This year the Wet Head Gang challenges you to raise the standard of quality, educationand professionalism. We are delighted to have great Wet Head Gang speakers including John Barba, John Siegenthaler, Robert Bean and Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr. Our industry Trade Show features 80 booths which will give delegates, industry representatives, and sponsors an opportunity to meet and network in a Trade Show environment. You will see the very latest products and talk directly to the people responsible for boilers, controls, radiant tubing, pumps, and anything else to do with hot water heating systems. Again this year - manufacturers’ technical showcases Manufacturers’ Technical Showcases will give you an opportunity to “get up close and personal” with products and services provided by our Exhibitors in a seminar setting. More opportunities for education The three-day format will provide you with exceptional learning and networking opportunities and is an excellent value. You will leave with the latest and greatest tips and information on the hydronics industry and we hope that you will also be inspired to continue to raise the level of professionalism within our industry. And knowing the people involved in hydronics, we also know you will be entertained throughout your time at Foothills. On behalf of the FHC Steering Committee and the Alberta Hydronics Advisory Council, thank you for joining us. Have a great Conference and Show! Dave Hughes and Sean Leonard Co-Chairs, 2009 Foothills Conference and Trade Show RBc: This show is dear to my heart as I was the chair for the very first one. Be sure to come on out for a really good time and a superb educational program.
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Uponor Seminar Series Building knowledge for a sustainable tomorrow.
Date: December 4, 2008 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Room 802 T, in conjunction with Construct Canada.
RSVP, visit www.uponorrsvp.ca and sign up.
The deadline to RSVP is November 28, 2008.
Are you interested in hearing from Canada’s foremost leaders in sustainability, hydronics and fire safety? Uponor is bringing these experts together under one roof in the inaugural Uponor Seminar Series. This must-attend industry event will feature discussions on:
• Some of the emerging trends in sustainable construction presented by John Godden:
John Godden brings more than 20 years of experience to the table as a designer/hands-on builder, working on projects that include the "Clearsphere" CHBC EnviroHome. A graduate of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies program at the University of Waterloo, he is heavily involved in the R2000, ENERGY STAR, EnerGuide and CMHC Healthy Home programs. John dedicates his time and experience to improving the quality of energy efficiency, air quality and building practices throughout the home building industry. John is currently working with twenty Greater Toronto Area builders who are constructing LEED model homes.
• The impacts of radiant-based HVAC systems on sustainability presented by Robert Bean.
Robert Bean is a registered engineering technologist in the field of building construction engineering. He is an avid student of industrial design (the way things look) and indoor environmental ergonomics (the way things feel). In 2007, Robert was selected as a distinguished lecturer for the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers speaking on the Human Factor in HVAC, Radiant-based HVAC Systems and Snow Melting Systems. He is the editor for The Journal of Indoor Environmental Quality, and www.healthyheating.com, a not-for-profit website on anthropology, architecture and indoor environmental ergonomics.
• How an effective residential fire safety system can provide homeowners with a safe and sustainable home presented by John Caruso.
John Caruso is the Chief Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Vaughan. John has been involved in fire service for 23 years, spending 21 of those years in fire suppression. He is also the Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Vaughan.
John Siegenthaler and I had the opportunity to work with Uponor, an AIA registered provider in delivering a continuing education program in Seattle, Portland, Oakland and Los Angeles. You can view the slides on indoor environmental quality and radiant cooling and heating at this link:
Thanks to Team Uponor for hosting a great event!
RB
Thanks to the Ontario Association of Architects for hosting a wonderful event and for the opportunity to share the knowledge on radiant based HVAC systems as a practical solution for indoor environmental quality challenges. The three hour workshop comprised of a history lesson covering 12,000 years of evolution, fundamentals of IEQ and radiant principles, design methods, applications and case studies. All of the workshop slides can be viewed at this link. Thanks to Ellen and the conference committee for all their hard work and to the world leader in radiant systems, Uponor for sponsoring the event.
The first issue of High Performing Buildings published by ASHRAE.
HPB is unique in that it focuses on buildings that not only aim to meet sustainability objectives but that actually achieve them. Case studies include measured performance and lessons learned. All of this is developed through the support of leading practitioners in sustainability.
For more information about High Performing Buildings, visit www.HPBmagazine.org
RBc: Great magazine and readers will find radiant heating and cooling in several of the noted projects.
"NAHB's voluntary Model Green Home Building Guidelines are designed to be a tool kit for the individual builder looking to engage in green building practices and home builder associations (HBAs) looking to launch their own local green building programs. Since their debut in 2005, the Guidelines have helped move environmentally friendly home building concepts further into the mainstream marketplace."
RBc: This document gets our all star award especially because it recognizes indoor comfort quality and indoor air quality – and it’s free! Make note of what they recommend for heating. Yes! There is hope! Download the free guide. Discuss this online.
"The project also proved the inherent value in right-sizing systems: carefully analyzing demand and taking advantage of energy storage opportunities to reduce system size to handle peak period demands. This can reduce the size of the HVAC system without sacrificing comfort. It also allows for strategic cost transfer: using the savings from one cost-saving material or method to invest in other, costlier items.
The effort to reduce energy demand runs in tandem with right-sizing systems. Whether it’s through occupant behavior changes, fixed external shading, or better-performing technologies tied to the use of heating, cooling, lighting, and other major users of energy, this means the supply systems can be smaller and, therefore, less expensive." Excerpt from PLATINUM HEALTHCARE BUILDING ON A CONVENTIONAL BUDGET, This multiuse healthcare center aims to join the world’s green building elite through innovative engineering BY ANDY FRICHTL, PE, AND JERRY YUDELSON, PE
RBc:This is a must read article...two thumbs up. Be sure to check out the authors book...more at this link:
“Set aside for a moment comfort, versatility and efficiency. If you suffer from allergies, that may be all the reason you need to consider radiant heat! Indoor air quality is improved because dust and allergens aren’t circulating through the ductwork and the registers, as with forced air heating. Households with radiant floor heating host 50 to 80 percent fewer dust mites, according to the Association for Applied and Experimental Research of Allergies. That means you can be more comfortable in your new home, pay less and breathe free in the bargain!” Excerpt from Heat for the Feet, HER HOME magazine.
RBc: I’ve been following Linda Reimer and HER HOME magazine for several years and it has become one of my top recommended sites. Linda, president of Design Basics Inc., recognized a need to publish a magazine for women in the dreaming or planning stage of building a new home or remodeling their present home. Why? Because research shows 80% of homebuilding and remodeling decisions are made by women, and she was amazed there wasn't a single women's magazine on the newsstand at the time with this focus. More than that, she and her friends Susan Conbere and Kate Fried understand the diversity and dynamics in the word comfort and have done a marvelous job presenting the benifts of radiant heating in Heat for the Feet. I would suggest you spend some time over there where you can read the article and a lot more. Visit HER HOME
"Reduction of air infiltration through the use of concrete walls and insulated windows will significantly reduce operating costs and enhance indoor air quality and maximize natural daylighting. Low-E double-glazing; energy efficient mechanical systems, including radiant floor heating and operable windows; and the possible use of a geothermal heating system will also contribute to a LEED rating." Excerpt from Frederic Schwartz Selected to Design Pennsylvania Library Openness and connection to nature, as well as historic relevance, were important factors for the design jury.
