Christopher G. Kirchner

Christopher G. Kirchner, PE, LEED AP, ASHRAE HBDP, BEMP, has joined Vanderweil Engineers as a mechanical team leader and project manager. Kirchner has 23 years of experience in the design of high-performance mechanical systems for a wide variety of government, commercial, institutional, health care, laboratory and industrial projects.
Kirchner’s expertise includes performance modeling and design for sustainable buildings, including net-zero and near-zero facilities. He has designed numerous projects involving passive, low-energy, natural and mixed-mode ventilation, displacement ventilation, radiant heating and cooling, and building-integrated renewable energy systems. Kirchner holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Architectural Engineering degrees in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University.