Technology Systems Analysis Group
Krishnan Gowri, Ph.D., LEED AP
Technical Expertise
- Building Energy Codes and Standards
- Advanced Computer Technologies and Software Development
- Sustainable Design, Building Automation and Integrated Building Design
Experience
Krishnan Gowri leads the Building Energy Codes Software development team at PNNL. Since beginning his career with PNNL in 1995, Krishnan has been part of the COMcheck and REScheck code compliance software development for the International Energy Conservation Codes and the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 based codes. Krishnan has also been involved in developing whole building diagnostic tools as web services.
Prior to joining PNNL, Krishnan was an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Building Studies of Concordia University, teaching building envelope design and integrated building design courses. Krishnan was the Technical Program Coordinator for an award winning Advanced House built in St. Dorethee, Quebec during 1992-93 integrating energy efficient design features and home automation technologies.
Krishnan is the current programs subcommittee chair and voting member of the ASHRAE Technical Committee on Computer Applications. He also participates in the ASHRAE 90.1 ECB subcommittee on developing guidelines for performance based compliance. Krishnan is a LEED Accredited Professional with expertise in LEED assessment of buildings.
Education
Ph.D. Building Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Que.
M.Eng. Building Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Que.
B.E. Civil and Structural Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, India
Publications
- Publicly Available Publications - list generated from external ERICA search