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May 27, 2003

Rumsey Engineers Receives 2003 ASHRAE Regional Award

Oakland, Calif.— The American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has presented Rumsey Engineers with a prestigious 2003 Regional Technology Award.

Last month, Rumsey's project for STMicroelectronics in Phoenix, Arizona won first place in the Existing Industrial Facilities or Processes category at the ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter awards, qualifying them for a regional award. Competing against winners from other West Coast ASHRAE chapters, Rumsey Engineers received second place in Existing Industrial Facilities or Processes category for ASHRAE Region X. Phoenix, Arizona. Class 10 production cleanroom and hired

STMicroelectronics hired Rumsey Engineers to design an energy efficient HVAC system in a short timeline for a 2000 sf Class 10 production cleanroom that converted from office space. The resulting solution met all client‚s goals including a factor of four reduction in energy use as well as a substantial reduction in noise levels.

"We are very pleased that one of the top engineering societies has recognized Rumsey Engineers as an innovator and leader in the industry," said president Peter Rumsey. "This award underscores what our customers have been telling uséthat our practical, proven design strategies along with our experience in the most critical environments results in a winning combination of reduced energy use and cost savings."

The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality. Performance is proven through one year‚s actual, verifiable operating data. Awards are given on a chapter level with winners moving on to the regional and national competition.

ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is an international organization of 50,000 persons with chapters throughout the world. The Society is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education and publications.

Rumsey Engineers, Inc., is a Bay-area based design engineering firm with offices in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm specializes in innovative HVAC system solutions for the most demanding installations—including green‚ buildings and critical clean room environments. The company's philosophy is based on the premise that the best design is simple, elegant and results in substantially lower energy costs.