Propane Considerations for Commercial Buildings
Meeting energy requirements beyond the natural gas main
Sponsored by Propane Education and Research Council | Presented by Bryan Cordill
Webinar On-Demand
This course will discuss how architects and business owners can achieve outstanding performance and low-cost operation by incorporating high-efficiency, low-emission propane appliances into commercial new builds or retrofits. We will discuss the challenges of designing commercial buildings, especially those that do not have natural gas service, and how propane can help to meet resilience and sustainability goals and maximize health, wellness and occupant comfort. In addition, this course will explore applications for propane in different building types, as well as case studies where propane was used.
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Bryan Cordill is the chief architect of the residential market portfolios, leading efforts to support and grow propane demand in the residential markets. He facilitates the development and adoption of propane-powered equipment and appliances through business development, product development, and market development activities to preserve existing markets and develop new growth opportunities. Bryan has over 25 years’ experience in the Propane Industry but has been around the product his whole live growing up working for his Grandfather and then Father in their family’s business, Cordill Butane Propane Service. He served the Louisiana Propane Gas association as Chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee, served a term as the organizations President, and was twice named that states Dealer of the Year. He has also served several companies as a business coach and consultant, including technology companies, commercial and residential builders, and a non-profit broadcasting group. He holds a master’s degree in Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. |
The Propane Education & Research Council is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane-powered technologies. PERC programs benefit a variety of markets including residential and commercial building.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in March 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the challenges architects face when designing commercial buildings and how propane can help solve those challenges.
- Discover how designing with propane can help commercial buildings meet resilience and sustainability goals that maximize health, wellness, and occupant health.
- Explore how propane can be used in retail, restaurants, and hotels to solve design challenges by providing space savings and flexibility.
- Examine how propane is used in large campus projects, such as warehouse facilities and schools, for reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy.
