Wind, Sun, Sand & Salt... Not a Day at the Beach for Designers

Interface invites you to attend the fourth installment of our 2025 High Performance Buildings Educational Series, Wind, Sun, Sand & Salt... Not a Day at the Beach for Designers, presented by Managing Principal Roger Frechette PE, LEED AP and Associate Principal Keith Pasma, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BCxP.

This webinar explores the unique challenges of designing building systems in coastal and island environments—where salt-laden air, high humidity, and extreme weather demand smarter, more resilient solutions. Learn how to apply ASHRAE best practices to create systems that stand up to the elements, optimize performance, and protect long-term investments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of what defines a costal climate from an energy code and mechanical design perspective
2. Learn about common pitfalls and solutions for designing mechanical systems in coastal climates for both architects and engineers
3. Learn about designing around extreme weather and seismic events common to costal and island locations
4. Understand limitations of certain materials in coastal and island climates.

June 5 | Webinar Event
PENDING AIA continuing education credit: 1 LU|HSW
AIA number: P2025103

This Webinar is being offered at two time slots to accommodate for regional time zone differences:

Sign up for Session One: 12N EST

Sign up for Session Two: 12N PST

About our presenters:

Roger Frechette PE, LEED AP, Managing Principal

With over 30 years of experience, Roger is renowned in the fields of architecture and infrastructure as a leader in sustainable design, specializing in energy efficiency and conservation. His international and domestic work includes building systems and master planning designs for new, existing, and historic buildings, encompassing diplomatic facilities and government buildings, high-rises, mixed-use residential, hotels, museums, laboratories, airports, hospitals, and academic campuses.

Roger is a Senior Fellow with the Design Futures Council, a global network of design professionals, and is a frequent lecturer and author on high-performance design and green engineering. In 2004, the United States Congress recognized him for his contributions to sustainability.

Keith Pasma, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BCxP, Associate Principal

A Senior Mechanical Engineer, Certified LEED, and Building Commissioning Professional, Keith has been designing mechanical systems since 2014. Keith brings with him both mechanical and plumbing experience over a wide range of projects in both commercial and federal design. Keith is from a design-build background with a strong focus on constructibility and serviceability of systems. He excels in tough renovation jobs with flexible design and quick decision making to meet unknown challenges presented in existing buildings while keeping projects to code, under budget, and within deadlines.