Bio

Christian Taber is an engineer at Big Ass Fans, working with the Business Development Team to identify new research opportunities. Taber is an ASHRAE certified High-Performance Building Design Professional, a Certified Energy Manager, and a committee member of ASHRAE Standards 90.1 and 189.1. He was also a member of the USGBC Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group. He is a committee member for recent revisions to AMCA 230, AMCA 208, and AMCA 211. He holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering and B.S. in chemical engineering from Iowa State University, and an M.S. in biosystems engineering from the University of Kentucky. While at Big Ass Fans, Taber has advanced the research and knowledge of air movement as it relates to energy modeling and the LEED Rating Systems, helping to create a more impactful integration of air movement in building projects. This has allowed air movement to be incorporated in facilities worldwide for energy efficiency and reduced reliance on HVAC. Taber also serves as the company mentor to employees studying for LEED accreditation, helping more than 40 Big Ass Solutions employees pass their exams. Prior to Big Ass Solutions, Taber worked at Trane as a Marketing Engineer and Applications Engineer, where he developed a LEED specific energy modeling course that he taught to design professionals nationwide. Taber has been involved in several high profile energy efficient projects, including the LEED Gold Big Ass Solutions Research & Design Facility. His articles on air movement and energy efficiency have been published in multiple publications, and he has presented at ASHRAE and AIA conferences nationally.