SYNOPSIS

Designing buildings requires the integration of techniques found in the ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates.  Mr.Patenaude, P.E. will provide a presentation on the fundamentals of building envelopes in hot and humid climates, control of outdoor ventilation air with the use of dedicated outdoor air systems and building air pressurization. These three building systems are the main cause for concern for HVAC Engineers and comprise most building failures in hot and humid areas.


ABOUT THE SPEAKER

MR. RAYMOND E. PATENAUDE, P.E.
Vice President ,
The Holmes Agency, Inc.
Tierra Verde, FL

Mr.Raymond E. Patenaude, PE, CMA, CIAQP, CEM, RPIH, Vice President of The Holmes Agency, Inc., is a registered Professional Engineer specializing in forensic engineering of HVAC systems, moisture intrusion into buildings, and microbial contamination of building environments.   He has been a Consulting and Forensic Engineer for over thirty-four years involved with the analysis, design and construction of building systems. As a recognized expert in his field, Mr.Patenaude, provides professional consultation and forensic investigation in building science including: cause and origin of construction defects; building envelope assessments; HVAC failure causation analysis; energy analysis; moisture intrusion; mold growth investigations; remediation management; claims and litigation support for commercial, residential, industrial and institutional buildings.

Mr.Patenaude is a former ASHRAE Vice President and Distinguished Lecturer.  He currently serves the Society as Vice-Chair of TC 1.12, Moisture Management in Buildings, Chair of the Project Monitoring Sub-Committee for the new “ASHRAE Guide for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates” and a member of Standard 100, "Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings".  In addition, Mr.Patenaude is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Florida Engineering Society, the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the National Academy of Building Inspection Engineers, the National Institute of Building Sciences, Association of Professional Industrial Hygienists, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, American Industrial Hygiene Association and Chairman of the Board of the Certified Indoor Air Quality Professionals.