CEUs

1 LU/HSW

Cost

$10

Members of AIA, 2030 District, ACI, APA, ASCE, ASHRE, ASID, ASLA, ASPE, Boyer Guild, CNU, CSI, DesignLAB, Green Umbrella, IIDA, NAIOP, NAWIC, NOMA, SAME, SEGD, SMPS, ULI, or USGBC

$25

Non-Members

Location

Zoom

Program Overview

In 2025, manufacturers will be required to use low GWP to meet the maximum GWP requirements set by the U.S. EPA. To meet these requirements, manufacturers are being forced to use more 2L rated refrigerants that increase the flammability rating of these refrigerants. This increase in flammability requires more safety precautions during design that impact mechanical and other disciplines, including architectural. This session covers the outlook of the GWP requirements and provides insight into the new requirements due to these increased flammability requirements. 

Speakers

Patrick Fernbach, PE, WELL AP, Principal | Director of Mechanical Engineering, KLH Engineers

Darion Ziegler,  AIA, Senior Architect, Reztark Design Studio

Learning Objectives

• The program will cover why the GWP requirements are being pushed, including who is setting this standard and what impact this has on the environment. 

• We will review changes to International Mechanical Code and ASHRAE Standards to make sure that these new refrigerants are safely implemented during design. 

•  Attendees will understand how these new refrigerants are anticipated to impact equipment manufacturer’s and how those impacts will impact maintenance, lead times, and cost. 

• We will review and discuss the coordination that architects and engineers need to have early during a project (SD or earlier) to account for the proper infrastructure to support the new refrigerants. 

Continuing Education Details

Course Number:  2024.G5

Instructional Delivery Method: live

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 9.19.27

Prerequisites: none

Program Level: beginner

Advance Learner Preparation: none

AIA CES Provider Statement

AIA Cincinnati s a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 088. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.