Mastering Psychrometrics: More Essential Than Ever

NOTICE OF MEETING

Mastering Psychrometrics: More Essential Than Ever

Date:

Monday, May 4th, 2026

Venue:

Woodbine Banquet Hall - 30 Vice Regent Blvd, Toronto, ON M9W 7A4

EVENT SUMMARY

In this presentation, our speaker, Joël Primeau, will deliver a comprehensive, high level exploration of psychrometrics and its renewed importance in modern HVAC design. He will examine how today’s realities, such as increased densification of occupied spaces, reduced sensible loads, and heightened health risks associated with poor humidity control, are reshaping the way HVAC systems must be analyzed and designed. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of why traditional rules of thumb, even those used as recently as a decade ago, are no longer sufficient in today’s built environment.

Joël will also highlight the critical role psychrometrics plays at the center of HVAC system selection, design, and implementation. Through a discussion of innovative low energy solutions and evolving occupant and load characteristics, he will emphasize the need for rigorous analysis of spaces, systems, and occupants. This presentation reinforces psychrometrics as a foundational skill essential to successfully delivering high performance HVAC systems in today’s demanding conditions.

SPEAKERS

Joël Primeau, P.Eng., ASHRAE Member, HBDP, LEED®AP

Chief Product Officer

Joël Primeau is a senior mechanical engineering leader specializing in high‑performance HVAC systems for complex buildings, with deep experience across healthcare, institutional, industrial, and commercial facilities. With over 30 years in the industry, he has led consulting, facilities management, and technical advisory initiatives focused on energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resilient building systems. Currently the CPO of BlueMarble AirCare Systems, Joël brings extensive expertise in system optimization, heat recovery, and sustainable design, along with a strong record of mentoring multidisciplinary teams and advancing practical, outcomes‑driven engineering solutions.

Venue Details:

Woodbine Banquet & Convention Hall

Join us at Woodbine Banquet & Convention Hall – This spacious and conveniently situated venue offers easy access to major highways, nearby accommodations, and ample on‑site parking, making it an ideal setting for professional gatherings, presentations, and networking events.

Walk-in registrations will not be permitted.

Photography Disclaimer
Please be advised that a photographer will be present during this event. Photos may be taken and used for internal or promotional purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer directly at the event.

Please feel free to reach out at cttc@torontoashrae.com if you need assistance.

Doug Waterston

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Chair

Siddharth Singh

ASHRAE Toronto CTTC Co-Chair