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ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55 defines the range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to the majority of occupants. An understanding of this standard is integral to the design of a new building or renovation, as it accommodates a variety of comfort solutions that contribute to sustainable building.
The purpose of this presentation is to provide an introduction to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55, which explains occupant thermal comfort requirements and how they affect design, and consider changes incorporated in the 2020 version of the standard.
Presenter: Christian Taber | Principal Engineer of Codes and Standards
Big Ass Fans
Christian Taber is a Principal Engineer of Codes and Standards at Big Ass Fans with a strong academic background in chemical, mechanical, and biosystems engineering focused on renewable energy and sustainable buildings. He previously worked at Trane as a marketing and applications engineer, training thousands in building energy modeling, and taught HVAC-related courses at the University of Kentucky. Highly active in codes and standards development, Christian collaborates with organizations such as ASHRAE, AMCA, the U.S. DOE, and ICC, serves in multiple leadership and voting roles on key standards committees, and holds several professional certifications. His contributions include published research, national and international presentations, a patented condensation control system, involvement in an International Space Station experiment, and technical support for the Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020.
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