ASHRAE Louisville Chapter Meeting - April 2026

Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th from 11:30am – 1:00pm for our Monthly Chapter Meeting!   

Presenter: Mark Fly | Distinguished Lecturer

Topic: Acoustic Basics for HVAC&R Designers

Part of designing a healthy and sustainable built environment for all, involves creating an acoustical environment that is both comfortable and productive. This presentation will expose participants to:

• The fundamentals of acoustics

• How sound is measured and reported

• Levels that are sound spectrums appropriate for different environments and activities

• Different sound measurements and ratings,

• How to apply different types of criteria rating systems to achieve acceptable noise for the people living and working in the space

Participants will get the opportunity to judge for themselves both the loudness and sound quality of different criteria systems available.

Bio: Mark Fly

Mr. Fly has 40+ years of experience as a Researcher, Consulting Engineer, Contractor, and Manufacturer in the HVAC Industry. He was formerly the Executive Director of Research and Development at AAON, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to his retirement after almost 18 years of engineering leadership at AAON. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Missouri State University and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.

In ASHRAE, Mr. Fly holds the grade of Fellow and is a Life Member having been honored with both the Distinguished Service and Exceptional Service Awards. He has been and is currently active on numerous Technical Committees, Standing Committees and Councils, and is currently serving as a Trustee on the ASHRAE Foundation Board and as a Member-at-Large on Technology Council. He served as a Director at Large on the ASHRAE Board of Directors from 2014-2017.

Mr. Fly has also been active in the HVAC Industry Trade Association, AHRI, where he served on their Board of Directors from 2012-2016 and as Section Chair for Unitary Large Equipment, and Air-to-Air Energy Recovery. He has also participated in the Technical on Sound, Unitary Sector Leadership Council and is currently serving on the Systems Steering Committee and Applied Sector Leadership Council.

Facility Tour Afterwards. Free tour of KCC's lab and psychrometric chambers after the meeting, starting at 1pm. 10 minute tour of small groups. Sign up at checkout.

Location: KCC R&D | 715 Innovation Way, Simpsonville, KY 40067

Lunch will be provided.