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California Schools Face the Heat: Innovative HVAC Solutions for Energy Efficiency and Safer Air
Room: 101
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
The heat is on, literally. Architects, engineers, and facility managers in California are tasked with modernizing classrooms for energy efficiency and better indoor air quality (IAQ). The challenge is keeping teachers and students comfortable while delivering SAFER-Air™ efficiently without overburdening resources. While energy programs, advanced materials, AI, and smart control systems exist, HVAC systems still struggle to efficiently provide CDC-recommended room air changes, especially at high ambient temperatures. Refrigerated compression systems come with high energy penalty, complex controls, and equipment expenses.
What’s the alternative? Delivering fresh, filtered air 2-3 times more efficiently than current systems, reducing peak loads during extreme heat, maintaining room set point and improving IAQ by managing CO2, & other gases beyond what MERV13 filters handle including dilution of airborne disease carrying particles. Join us in discussing how to modernize your school district to improve design, operations, and the environment, ultimately making indoors spaces a better place to be.
Learning Objectives:
Participants in this workshop will:
Learn how to efficiently double the average number of air changes per hour (ACH) in California classrooms, improving health outcomes for kids, and complying with CDC recommendations.
Strategies and applications for cost effective integration of this technology into retrofit and new construction projects.
Develop a better appreciation into why the school system relies on existing technologies and the consequences that follow this design strategy.
Discover actionable steps to lower your school’s energy budget and enhance overall energy efficiency across your site.
Speakers:
John Fraser-Mifsud, President, Seeley International Americas
John Fraser-Mifsud (JFM) serves as the President of Seeley International Americas, a fully owned subsidiary of Seeley International, a global leader in climate control solutions headquartered in Australia. With a Master’s degree in Architectural and Building Design Science from the University of Sydney, John earned multiple prestigious university awards, with his research on Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality in the Built Environment achieving honours and high distinction.
With over 35 years of experience, John has consistently led innovation in heat pump and refrigeration technologies, carving a prominent path in the development of advanced, energy-efficient solutions. He now spearheads efforts to promote the most efficient cooling technology available today, positioning himself at the cutting edge of sustainable climate solutions .John’s mission goes beyond technological advancement—it encompasses a holistic approach to improving the built environment.
His work focuses not only on reducing carbon footprints and optimizing energy use but also on enhancing the quality of life through improved indoor conditions. His vision spans diverse industries and applications, where he strives to tackle multifaceted challenges with innovative, human centered solutions, always driving towards excellence in both sustainability and human well-being.
John lives in the United States, Minnesota.