True sustainability in buildings is not just about equipment efficiency, it is about creating a balance between occupant comfort, indoor air quality, operational performance, and responsible energy use. This presentation explores how building automation helps connect these priorities, turning complex systems into a coordinated strategy that supports people, the planet, and long-term financial performance.
Learning objectives:
- Define sustainability in the built environment as a balance between comfort, indoor air quality, energy performance, and operational goals.
- Explain how building automation systems support sustainable operation through integrated control of HVAC, lighting, and related systems.
- Recognize the relationship between system design, operational strategy, and long-term building performance.
- Identify opportunities to use automation to improve occupant outcomes while supporting environmental and financial objectives.
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| Presenter: Chris Ruth | Integrated Facility Services (IFS), Mid Missouri Controls Manager |
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Chris Ruth | Chris is the Mid-Missouri Controls Manager for Integrated Facility Services, where he has worked for over 20 years in various capacities. He has excelled in several roles, from programming and project management to business development. He is passionate about advancing sustainable practices in buildings and enhancing indoor environmental quality through building automation. He actively engages in industry education and community outreach, driving innovation and growth across Missouri and Southern Illinois.
Chris is the Past Chair of the Board of the MO Gateway Green Building Council (USGBC Chapter) and President-Elect for the ASHRAE Ozarks Chapter. He is also active in ASHRAE nationally, having created eLearning courses for their DDC Learning Center. Chris regularly serves as a program facilitator for ASHRAE, MSPMA, MARE and several other organizations.
WHEN: Sep. 3, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: The Builders Training Center | 105 W 12th Ave. North Kansas City, Mo. 64116
COST: Builders members | $20; Nonmembers | $40 (lunch will be provided)
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