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- ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
June 24, 2009
LOUISVILLE - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2009 Annual Conference held here June 20-24. - ASHRAE Introduces Prototype of Building Energy Label at Annual Conference
June 22, 2009Program that aims to change the “face’ of building energy use moves closer to official launch
ATLANTA – Most of us know the fuel efficiency of our cars, but what about our buildings? ASHRAE is working to change that, moving one step closer today to introducing its building energy labeling program with release of a prototype label at its 2009 Annual Conference in Louisville, Ky.
- Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Conference
June 20, 2009
LOUISVILLE - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 56 members and one chapter for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2009 Annual Conference being held here June 20-24. - New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Hotels
June 16, 2009
ATLANTA – When visiting your next hotel this summer, check to see if energy efficiency is on the amenities list. If it’s not, it should be ... - CDC and HUD Recognize Benefits of ASHRAE Ventilation Guidance
June 12, 2009
ATLANTA – ASHRAE has long said that proper ventilation levels can lead to healthier, more productive environments. Now the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recognize ASHRAE guidance as a means for creating healthy homes ... - Guidance on Sustainability Latest Addition to ASHRAE Handbook
June 10, 2009
ATLANTA – As economies transition from carbon-based to other forms of more sustainable energy, engineers are being challenged to meet an ever-increasing tide of regulation and demand ... - Virtual Congressional Visits Day Hosted by High-Performance Buildings Caucus Coalition
June 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The building industry is encouraged to reach out to Congress to promote high-performance buildings during an upcoming High-Performance Buildings week ... - ASHRAE Operations and Performance Management Certification Available Worldwide
May 28, 2009
ATLANTA – ASHRAE’s Operations and Performance Management (OPMP) Certification program has joined the Society’s two other existing certification offerings available at testing centers around the world ... - New ASHRAE Standard Guides Designers in Moisture Control Measures
May 14, 2009
ATLANTA – Moisture and mold don’t make the headlines the way they once did, but they are still problems in some structures ... - ASHRAE Appoints First DOE Building Energy Codes Fellow
May 12, 2009
ATLANTA – The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has appointed its first Building Energy Codes ASHRAE Fellow in partnership with the Department of Energy. The new Fellow, Mike Erbesfeld, will assist the DOE in assessing the impact of updating state energy codes to meet the 2010 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 ... - Coalition Looks to Producing High-Performance Federal Buildings
May 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Congress looks toward measures to reduce energy use in federal buildings, the leadership of the High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition has issued recommendations that would allow the widespread development of high-performance federal buildings ... - Proposed Standard 189.1 Begins Third Public Review with Increased Energy Savings
May 4, 2009
ATLANTA – With additional energy savings over the previous draft, the nation’s first standard for high-performance green buildings began its third public review period May 1, marking the first draft released by the newly reconstituted Standard 189.1 committee. Comments on the draft standard will be accepted through June 15 ... - ASHRAE Seeks Applicants for Department of Energy Fellowship
April 29, 2009
ATLANTA— ASHRAE members looking to assist with national energy code deployment and compliance can apply to a new fellowship being sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ... - ASHRAE Publishes Risk Management Guideline
April 27, 2009
ATLANTA – A new guideline from ASHRAE will assist building owners and managers in analyzing what measures should be put in place to protect occupants and property from extraordinary events. These include natural (fire, storm), accidental (transportation or building mishaps) or intentional (arson, terrorism). - Call for Papers Announced for CLIMA 2010 World Congress
April 24, 2009
ATLANTA – Sustainable energy use in buildings is the focus of the CLIMA 2010 World Congress that takes place May 9-12 in Antalya, Turkey. - In a Down Economy, an Uplifting Conference: ASHRAE 2009 Annual Conference in Louisville
April 21, 2009
ATLANTA – In the current economic environment, networking and business development opportunities are more important than ever. With its nearly 100 educational sessions, the technical program at ASHRAE’s Annual Conference provides the perfect environment for developing new skills and contacts ... - ASHRAE Funds Research into Keeping Kitchen Staff Cool and Comfortable
April 20, 2009
ATLANTA – As the old saying goes, “if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” But for the 12.2 million people in the United States employed in the restaurant industry, getting out of the kitchen is not an option ... - ASHRAE Provides Federal Recovery Act Resources
April 15, 2009
ATLANTA – With U.S. economic recovery stimulus funds coming down the pipeline, state and local governments have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade and modernize the nation’s infrastructure ... - Re-Engineering the Past: Congressional Briefing Held on High-Performing Historic Buildings
April 13, 2009
ATLANTA – Historic buildings don’t have to remain in the past when it comes to energy efficiency ... - Stimulus Funding for Schools Provides Energy Efficiency Opportunities
March 31, 2009
ATLANTA – As school boards and superintendents develop programs to utilize recent U.S. economic recovery stimulus funds, projects focused on improving energy efficiency can result in long-term savings for school districts ... - ASHRAE Launches Commissioning Certification Program
March 24, 2009
ATLANTA – Just as the commissioning process helps buildings and their systems operate optimally, ASHRAE’s newest certification recognizes those with optimal knowledge of the entire building commissioning process. The program is ideal for individuals given a commissioning role who may not have a building HVAC&R background ... - ASHRAE Rolls into Louisville for 2009 Annual Conference
March 19, 2009
ATLANTA – The pounding hoof beats into the final turn. Ice tinkles in the glass of a frosted mint julep. The plaintive echoes of rivercraft are heard as they signal the drawbridge ... - Plugged In! Experience Seeks to Raise Awareness on Plug Loads
March 11, 2009
ATLANTA – From computers to popcorn poppers to hair dryers, energy use in dormitories often runs rampant due an overload of appliances ... - ASHRAE Position Document Outlines Commitment to Natural Refrigerants
March 5, 2009
ATLANTA – In a new position document, ASHRAE outlines its support for research, assessment and strategic growth in the use of natural refrigerants ... - BACnet Gets Down to Business at ASHRAE Conference
February 26, 2009
ATLANTA – From a new standard to activities taking place internationally, BACnet continues to seek improvement in tying together building equipment and systems manufactured by different companies ... - ASHRAE/AIRAH Issue Joint Resolution on Climate Change
February 24, 2009
ATLANTA – Use of renewable energy, education of the building industry and responsible refrigerant use are encouraged in a new joint statement on climate change issue by ASHRAE and the Australian Institute of Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) ... - ASHRAE, GBI Pledge to Collaborate to Promote Building Sustainability
February 19, 2009
ATLANTA – Through a new memorandum of understanding, ASHRAE and the Green Building Initiative (GBI) will work together to accelerate the adoption of sustainability principles in the built environment ... - Economic Stimulus Bill Reinforces Importance of Energy-Saving Standard 90.1
February 18, 2009
ATLANTA—In the economic stimulus package just signed into law by President Obama, ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 and its energy-saving features are recognized through special funding measures ... - ASHRAE Publishes Updated Guidance for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climates
February 18, 2009
ATLANTA – Expanded and revised guidance on keeping heat and humidity out of buildings in hot and humid climates is contained in a new book from ASHRAE ... - ASHRAE Publishes Load Calculations Manual
February 11, 2009
ATLANTA – Guidance to help designers improve the performance and efficiency of design as it relates to load calculations is contained in a new book from ASHRAE ... - ASHRAE '09: Engineering Tomorrow ... Today
February 6, 2009 - ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
January 25, 2009
CHICAGO – Designers of systems for a community center, a school, an office building and a governmental building are recognized by ASHRAE for incorporating elements of innovative building design.Recipients of the ASHRAE Technology Awards were recognized at the Society’s 2009 Winter Conference being held this week in Chicago. The recipients have applied ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and indoor air quality.
- ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
January 24, 2009
CHICAGO - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 46 people for their contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2009 Winter Conference held here Jan. 24-28. - New Standard 189 Committee to Hold First Meeting in Chicago at ASHRAE Winter Conference
January 23, 2009
ATLANTA – The newly expanded committee tasked with writing the nation’s first standard on high-performing green buildings has begun work again. The committee for proposed Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will hold its first meeting at ASHRAE’s 2009 Winter Conference in Chicago on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. - ASHRAE 2008 BACnet Published
January 21, 2009
ATLANTA – Guidance to reduce a building’s energy consumption on demand is contained in ASHRAE’s newly published BACnet standard ... - ASHRAE's 2009 Satellite Broadcast Focuses on IAQ for Sustainable Buildings
January 15, 2009
ATLANTA – What’s lean and green and clean all over? Your next sustainable building project and its indoor air quality, thanks to ASHRAE’s upcoming satellite broadcast ... - Consortium to Advise DOE on High-Performance Green Building Issues
ASHRAE leads formation
January 9, 2009
ATLANTA –The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, along with nine other leading organizations, is forming a consortium in response to the U.S. Department of Energy request for consortia to advise the department on high-performance building issues. The High-Performance Commercial Green Building Partnership (HPCGBP) brings together leading organizations from all aspects of the building community to provide guidance and technical leadership on key sustainability issues to the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program. - Ruling Issued Dec. 30: Standard 90.1-2004 Established as National Reference Standard by DOE
January 6, 2009 - Requirements to Standard 90.1 Proposed; Open for Public Comment
December 30, 2008
Changes to the purpose and scope of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 as well as new lighting requirements are being proposed through public review ... - ASHRAE College of Fellows Celebrates 10th Anniversary
December 12, 2008
Founded to enhance the Society’s technical image internally and in the community at large, the ASHRAE College of Fellows is celebrating its 10th anniversary... - ASHRAE Hosts Conference on Net-Zero Buildings
December 10, 2008
ATLANTA – To help drive the building industry toward market-viable net-zero-energy buildings, ASHRAE is hosting a specialty conference on the topic in March in San Francisco. - New Report Provides Roadmap for Energy Policy and Strategies in the New Administration
December 8, 2008
ATLANTA – As the federal government prepares for the presidential transition in January, it will face challenges in dealing with increasingly complex issues and new directives from the Obama administration and the new Congress, especially concerning energy issues. A new report from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides a potential roadmap for addressing the nation’s dependence on foreign energy sources and its greenhouse gas emissions while growing the economy. - ASHRAE Opens Green Building Standard Committee to New Membership
November 14, 2008
ATLANTA – As ASHRAE, USGBC and IESNA move forward in developing the nation’s first standard for high-performance, green commercial buildings, membership on the committee developing the standard is being reconstituted. - New Report Illustrates Challenges of Meeting Energy Targets for Federal Buildings
November 11, 2008
ATLANTA – Federal agencies may have to make significant process changes to meet the mandated 30 percent energy reduction in federal building by 2015, according to a new report ... - Instructional Courses on Energy, IAQ Offered at ASHRAE '09 Conference
November 3, 2008
ATLANTA – A full slate of ASHRAE instructional courses are available for attendees at the ASHRAE 2009 Winter Conference and the AHR Expo in January... - ASHRAE/USGBC Names Washington, D.C. Fellow
October 28, 2008
ATLANTA – A Florida mechanical engineer has been named as a Washington Congressional Fellow hosted by ASHRAE and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ... - ASHRAE Hosts Industry Partners at Headquarters Renewal Event
October 23, 2008
ATLANTA – The ribbon is cut, the donors have been honored, and ASHRAE’s newly renovated sustainability showcase is officially open for business ... - ASHRAE Names 14 New Distinguished Lecturers
October 13, 2008
ATLANTA – ASHRAE has named 14 new Distinguished Lecturers who provide Society chapters with noted authorities who speak on relevant topics that impact the HVAC&R industry... - ASHRAE Partners with Industry Leaders in Building Sustainable Headquarters
October 8, 2008
ATLANTA – ASHRAE’s newly renovated Headquarters effectively serves as a laboratory without walls to extend the Society’s knowledge and information worldwide. - IFMA, ASHRAE Collaborate on Energy Efficiency Issues
October 7, 2008
ATLANTA — (Oct. 7, 2008) — With buildings accounting for 40 percent of primary energy use in developed nations, it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to build and operate them in an energy efficient manner. - ASHRAE Publishes Residential IAQ Guideline
October 7, 2008
ATLANTA – A new residential ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ) guideline is now available from ASHRAE. - Congress Extends Energy Tax Incentives through Economic Recovery Package
October 6, 2008
ATLANTA – With the passage of the economic recovery package by Congress last week, banks aren’t the only ones relieved; proponents of energy efficiency efforts are as well. - Sustainable Urban Design the Focus of ASHRAE Winter Conference '09 in Chicago
October 1, 2008
ATLANTA – At the 2009 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago, you can be greeted at the Tech program not once but twice, courtesy of this year’s extended series of sessions at McCormick Place on Wed., Jan. 28. - ASHRAE '09: ASHRAE Seeks to Engineer Tomorrow... Today in Windy City
September 30, 2008
ATLANTA – Chicago, with one of the most recognizable skylines in the world, has long-standing status as a livable urban center. That the city has stood the test of time makes it the perfect backdrop for ASHRAE’s 2009 Winter Conference theme, Sustainable Urban Design: Engineering Tomorrow….Today. - Changes Proposed for ASHRAE Standards, Guidelines
September 22, 2008
ASHRAE is currently accepting public input on more than 35 proposed addenda to standards as well as a proposal to withdraw Standard 52.1. - ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 User's Manual Makes it Easier to Save Energy
September 17, 2008
A revised user’s manual will assist users of the ASHRAE/IESNA energy conservation standard in energy efficient design. - New Standard Provides Guidance on Testing Seismic Restraints for HVAC&R Equipment
September 10, 2008
ATLANTA – Forget what Jerry Lee Lewis said; there’s not going to be a whole lotta shakin’ going on with a new standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). - New Ventilation Design Requirements for Health Care Facilities Available from ASHRAE
September 9, 2008
ATLANTA – Just like the right dose of medicine can improve health, proper ventilation is an integral part of patients’ well-being in health care facilities. - Inspection, Maintenance Requirements Outlined in New ASHRAE/ACCA Standard
September 5, 2008
ATLANTA – Maintain to sustain is the name of the game when it comes to saving energy and money in today’s building stock. A new standard from ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) will help ensure a consistent minimal level of HVAC&R maintenance and inspection to preserve a system’s ability to achieve acceptable thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality in commercial buildings. - New Professional Certification from ASHRAE Focuses on Facility Operations and Performance
September 4, 2008
Energy use in buildings can be reduced by 10 to 40 percent by improving operational strategies in buildings, according to a study by the Energy Systems Lab at Texas A & M University. A new certification program from ASHRAE helps building owners know they are hiring and retaining employees and consultants who know how to take advantage of such strategies. - Eco-Roof Game Developed Through ASHRAE Grant
September 3, 2008
University of Oregon students, come on down. You’re the next contestants on the Eco-Roof Game. - ASHRAE, Global Cold Chain Alliance Band to Promote Mutual Refrigeration Interests
August 26, 2008
Under a new agreement, ASHRAE and the Global Cold Chain Alliance will work together in a strategic partnership to advance and promote the mutual interests of refrigeration and facility professionals. - ASHRAE, The Green Grid Collaborate to Develop Data Center Efficiency
August 20, 2008
Publications that provide improved guidance for data center design and operation will result from a new agreement between ASHRAE and The Green Grid. - New Package from ASHRAE Gives Users Tools for LEED
August 19, 2008
With a new package, ASHRAE has put the tools for making the most out of your LEED-intended project at your fingertips—at a discount. - Recreation Center Focus of ASHRAE Student Design Competition
July 29, 2008ATLANTA – Healthy bodies and a healthy building go hand-in-hand in the winning entries for ASHRAE’s 2008 Student Design Competition.
- ASHRAE Publishes New Guidance on Commissioning Process
July 28, 2008
Specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems and assemblies are featured in a new guideline from ASHRAE. - ASHRAE Announces Scholarship Recipients
July 22, 2008
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced the recipients of 16 scholarships totaling $85,000 for the 2008-09 academic year. - ASHRAE Raises More Than $2 Million for Research Promotion
July 15, 2008
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year? - BACnet Looks at Improving Standardized Communications
July 14, 2008
A new standard way of representing building data will give BACnet new capabilities for standardized communications between a wide range of applications. - ASHRAE Announces Staffing Changes Related to Technology
July 7, 2008
Two senior management changes are being announced related to ASHRAE’s Technology Department. - Improving Building Performance Strong Focus of ASHRAE Meeting
July 2, 2008
Tremendous opportunities for improving the performance of existing buildings were highlighted at the ASHRAE 2008 Annual Meeting held in Salt Lake City. - ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
June 25, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2008 Annual Meeting held here June 21-25. - Market Transformation Taking Place with Advanced Energy Design Guide
June 24, 2008ATLANTA – Nine million tons of carbon dioxide. $600 million in energy costs.
That’s the potential savings represented by 100,000 copies in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series now in circulation. More than 88,000 of the publications have been obtained via free download since January.
- Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Meeting
June 21, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 86 members for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2008 Annual Meeting being held here June 21-25. - ASHRAE Leads Briefing on New High Performance Building Report to Congress, Caucus
June 12, 2008
A new assessment report to the U.S. Congress and a new Congressional caucus, both addressing high-performing buildings, will be unveiled next week at a briefing with ASHRAE as the lead sponsor. - UVC, Turbine Cooling Included in New ASHRAE Handbook
June 9, 2008
New chapters related to ultraviolet lamp systems and combustion turbine inlet cooling are featured in ASHRAE’s new 2008 Handbook volume. - ASHRAE Publishes Nation's First Airplane Cabin Air Quality Standard
May 27, 2008
Proper air quality is essential for general health and well-being in indoor spaces. Recognizing this, most people will take steps to address air quality in their homes and workplaces, but what about when on board an airplane when passengers have no control in a very high-density environment? - ASHRAE President to Provide Testimony on Green Buildings to U.S. House Committee
May 13, 2008
ASHRAE’s work in providing advanced energy guidance will be highlighted in upcoming Congressional testimony. - New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Warehouses
May 13, 2008
The latest publication in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series will help guide the construction of warehouses using off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30 percent or more annually. - Data Center Case Studies Focus of ASHRAE Book
May 7, 2008
Data centers are becoming increasingly more difficult to adequately cool, due to increased datacom performance that results in increased heat dissipation. - ASHRAE Names 15 New Distinguished Lecturers
April 28, 2008
ASHRAE has named 15 new Distinguished Lecturers who provide ASHRAE chapters with noted authorities who speak on relevant topics that impact the HVAC&R industry. - ASHRAE Launches Dues Program for Developing Countries
April 22, 2008
To encourage membership outside North America, ASHRAE has launched a program that provides a decreased dues structure option for individuals residing in countries categorized as developing countries by the World Bank List of Economies statistics. - ASHRAE Featured
on Reuters Billboard in Times Square
April 22, 2008ASHRAE’s image is larger than life in the building industry, but now it’s literally larger than life – in Times Square.
As part of the Society’s public relations campaign centered around Earth Day, the ASHRAE logo, along with a news headline, is appearing on the Reuters billboard in Times Square. From April 21 to 24, ASHRAE’s materials will be displayed several times each day during the morning and evening rush hours.
- ASHRAE Technical Program Focuses on Benchmarking
April 14, 2008
Establishing a basis for measuring performance of buildings is the focus of the technical program at ASHRAE’s 2008 Annual Meeting. - Building Performance Highlighted in ASHRAE's 2008 Annual Meeting
April 9, 2008
The mountains of Salt Lake City provide the perfect backdrop for scaling the peak of performance at ASHRAE’s 2008 Annual Meeting. - Lessons from ASHRAE Roundtable on High-Performing Buildings Shared in Video
April 8, 2008
ATLANTA – Early involvement by all members of the building team is crucial to the success of high-performing buildings, according to panelists in a new video from ASHRAE. Lessons learned in sustainable design can now been seen via a free online video. The video is a recording of a special roundtable, High-Performance Buildings: Lessons from the Leaders, originally presented at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting. - ASHRAE and USGBC Cosponsor Washington Fellowship
March 26, 2008
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have joined forces to sponsor a one-year fellowship in Washington, D.C., that will allow the participant to work in the federal government in a technical advisory role. Members of ASHRAE or USGBC may apply. - International Code Council Takes Action on ASHRAE Proposals
March 7, 2008
ATLANTA – International building codes may soon incorporate requirements from a new load calculation standard from ASHRAE and ACCA under several recent proposals now under consideration. - Proposed Standard for High-Performing Buildings Open for Public Review
February 28, 2008
A proposed standard that will essentially define high-performing buildings in code-intended language is one step closer to completion. Proposed Standard 189.1, Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is now open for its second public review. - ASHRAE High-Performance Building Design Professional Certification Now Available
February 26, 2008
ASHRAE’s new certification program provides the necessary training and tools for the design of high-performance buildings that live up to their performance capability. - BACnet Unplugged: Updates Made to Building Controls Standard
February 21, 2008
Advances related to the BACnet standard, including recommending public review for an addendum that would tunnel BACnet over ZigBee wireless networks, were made during ASHRAE’s recent Winter Meeting. - ASHRAE Provides Support for National Engineers Week Feb. 17-23
February 19, 2008
Engineers don’t just shape our buildings and infrastructure; they help shape our world. - ASHRAE and BOMA International Sign Memorandum of Understanding
February 11, 2008
ASHRAE and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in recognition of shared technical interests to foster superior building performance. - ASHRAE '08: Reaching New Heights
January 31, 2008
ATLANTA – Major announcements at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting included free electronic distribution of the Advanced Energy Design Guide series, publication of the 2007 energy conservation standard from ASHRAE and IESNA, and signing of memorandums of understanding with the Brazil Green Building Council and the Building Owners and Managers Association. - Design of Energy Efficient Datacom Facilities Focus of ASHRAE Book
January 25, 2008
ATLANTA – Guidance to assist those involved in the design, construction, commissioning, operation, implementation and maintenance of datacom equipment centers is available in a new book from ASHRAE, Best Practices for Datacom Facility Energy Efficiency. - ASHRAE Publishes Updated Version of Energy Efficiency Standard
January 22, 2008
ATLANTA – Energy reduction through new requirements related to lighting, façades, and mechanical systems is achievable in the latest energy efficiency standard from ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA). - New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for K-12 Schools
January 21, 2008
ATLANTA – A full 16 percent of schools districts’ controllable costs is spent on energy. A new publication written specifically for K-12 school buildings will aid design teams in constructing energy-smart schools using off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30 percent or more annually. - ASHRAE Hosts Workshops on Data Center Energy Savings
January 20, 2008
ATLANTA – Data centers in New York State use an estimated $593 million worth of energy each year. - ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
January 19, 2008
NEW YORK CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 49 people for their contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2008 Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23. - ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
January 19, 2008
NEW YORK CITY – The importance of HVAC&R as it applies to a range of building types is highlighted in the winning entries for the ASHRAE Technology Awards. - Frank Dean Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
January 19, 2008
NEW YORK CITY– Frank Dean, a pioneer in HVAC systems design and installation, was inducted into the ASHRAE Hall of Fame at its Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23. - Ole Fanger Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
January 19, 2008
NEW YORK CITY– P. Ole Fanger, widely considered the world’s leading expert on the effects of the indoor environment on human comfort, was inducted into the ASHRAE Hall of Fame at its Winter Meeting held here Jan. 19-23. - Energy Efficient Buildings Encouraged Through Free Download of Advanced Energy Design Guide Series
January 17, 2008
ATLANTA – To encourage energy efficient design in a range of building types, ASHRAE and its partnering organizations are making available for free the Advanced Energy Design Guide series. - ASHRAE Publishes Book on Hot, Humid Climate Building Design Guidance
January 16, 2008
Building operators and designers around the world face common issues related to thermal comfort, ventilation and energy. - HVAC&R Trends Highlighted by AHR Expo Attendees, Exhibitors
January 15, 2008
Energy efficiency along with first cost and product costs are top concerns of attendees and exhibitors at next week’s Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating (AHR) Exposition taking place in New York City. - New Datacom Book Offers Structural and Vibration Guidelines
January 10, 2008
Shock and vibration can be problems for datacom facilities, causing equipment and structures to degrade over time. With a new publication from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, datacom design teams and equipment manufacturers can learn how to prevent such issues from occurring. - ASHRAE News Briefs
January 7, 2008
A free satellite broadcast and Webcast on April 16 ... ASHRAE is seeking papers focused on sustainable urban design for its 2009 Winter Meeting ... - ASHRAE Publishes User's Manual for Standard 62.1
January 4, 2008
A manual to help users navigate the changes in ASHRAE’s 2007 ventilation standard is now available. - Get a Piece of the PIE at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting Technical Program in NYC
December 21, 2007ATLANTA – For the first time, ASHRAE is offering New York professional development hour credit through the Practicing Institute of Engineering (PIE) at the 2008 ASHRAE Winter Meeting in New York City.
For a complete listing of technical program sessions or more information about ASHRAE’s Winter Meeting, please visit the 2008 Winter Meeting page.
- ASHRAE Legislative Round-Up
December 20, 2007Standard 90.1 focus of legislative action.
- ASHRAE Continues Building Community of HVAC&R
December 19, 2007
Eighty-five years after creating its first chapter outside the United States, ASHRAE has chartered its 170th chapter, based in Indonesia. - ASHRAE '08: ASHRAE Session Focuses on Designs for Security with Sustainability
December 17, 2007
Guidance on building security and emergency planning and response, and doing so while practicing good sustainability measures, will be presented in ASHRAE’s free public session held at the 2008 Winter Meeting. - ASHRAE '08: Data Center Energy Consumption Discussed at ASHRAE Forum
December 12, 2007
With industry focus on net-zero-energy buildings, input into how low data center energy consumption can go is being sought at a forum at the ASHRAE 2008 Winter Meeting. - '08 ASHRAE: ASHRAE Seminar Focuses on Proposed Sustainability Standard
December 10, 2007
A sneak peek at a proposed standard for high-performance buildings will be shared in a seminar at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting. - New York City's Sustainability Plan, ASHRAE's Role, Highlighted in Tech Program
December 5, 2007
New York City’s ambitious long-term sustainability plan and ASHRAE’s role in helping reduce emissions will be highlighted in a special technical plenary session at the Society’s 2008 Winter Meeting. - Database of Building, Equipment Owning, Operating Costs Provided by ASHRAE
December 3, 2007
Every day, engineers are asked to advise building owners and managers on strategic decisions involving the life cycle and functionally of buildings. - '08 ASHRAE: Measuring Up: Case Studies of Green Building Energy Performance Shared in ASHRAE Seminar
November 26, 2007
When it comes to high-performance buildings, the proof is performance. - ASHRAE Launches New Magazine Dedicated to High-Performing Buildings
November 21, 2007
ASHRAE has launched a new magazine to help decision-makers in the building community learn about the latest developments in innovative technologies and energy-efficient design and operation. - '08 ASHRAE: Hitting the O&M Notes to Achieve Net-Zero-Energy Buildings
November 16, 2007
In composing net-zero-energy buildings, operation and maintenance are two of the most important chords. - '08 ASHRAE: Prediction of Building Lifecycles via BIM Explored in ASHRAE Session
November 13, 2007
Imagine having a crystal ball that allows you to predict the design, construction and operation of a building while still in concept phase. - ASHRAE Studies Heat, Moisture Production Rates of Swine, Houses
November 7, 2007
The proverbial “little pig who stayed home” will be assured of good indoor environmental quality under proposed research from ASHRAE. - '08 ASHRAE: Refrigerated Shipping Celebrated in ASHRAE Technical Program Session
November 5, 2007
Londoners enjoying a lamb chop dinner tonight should take time to celebrate a milestone anniversary in the history of refrigeration. - '08 ASHRAE: ASHRAE's Role in Providing Guidance for Contractors Explored in Forum
October 31, 2007
To ensure design and construction of the most efficient and comfortable buildings possible, ASHRAE is working to provide its technical guidance to all members of the building team. - ASHRAE Receives NCEES Accreditation for Educational Programs
October 29, 2007
ASHRAE has received accreditation for its education program from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). - ASHRAE Expands Certification to Testing Centers Worldwide
October 24, 2007
ASHRAE’s first certification program is now available in testing centers in 22 countries. The certification, Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP), is a computer-based examination that tests an applicant’s mastery of a body of knowledge. - '08 Winter Meeting: Lessons Learned in Sustainable Design Highlighted in ASHRAE Roundtable
October 22, 2007
In a special roundtable session at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting, two of New York’s best-known owner/developer firms, along with the engineering designers who bring their projects to reality, discuss the challenges, opportunities and successes in delivering new green high-rise towers that add to New York City’s skyline and grace the covers of engineering trade magazines. - ASHRAE '08W: Guidance for Net-Zero Energy Design Highlighted in Technical Program
October 18, 2007
Guidance on how to reduce energy usage in buildings is featured in the technical program at ASHRAE’s 2008 Winter Meeting, Jan. 19-23, New York Hilton, New York City. - Water-Cooled Chiller Proposal Represents Energy Savings for 90.1
October 16, 2007
An estimated annual energy savings of 13 percent relative to ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 should result from a proposed addendum regarding air- and water-cooled chillers. - ASHRAE Technology Guides Students in the 2007 Solar Decathlon
October 11, 2007
Guidance from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is being used by the student teams in the 2007 Solar Decathlon, being held Oct. 12-20 in Washington, D.C. ASHRAE. As part of its involvement as title sponsor of the national competition, ASHRAE provided student teams with copies of select standards and publications to aid in energy-efficient and safe design of the solar-powered homes built by 20 university student teams. - ASHRAE Provides Guidance on Achieving Good IAQ
October 9, 2007
Providing design guidance on how to achieve good indoor air quality is the aim of a proposed guideline from ASHRAE now open for public comment. - Occupant Reactions to IEQ in Offices Presented at ASHRAE Conference
October 8, 2007
ATLANTA – Glare, noise level and cold drafts during winter months were top concerns of building occupants surveyed in an Australian study regarding indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in office buildings. - ASHRAE Seeks to Reach New Heights in New York City
October 5, 2007
ATLANTA – ASHRAE will reach new heights in sustainability, professional development and HVAC&R technology at its 2008 Winter Meeting. Centered on the theme Reaching New Heights, a nod to the skyscraper skyline of New York City, the meeting takes place Jan. 19-23 at the New York Hilton. Held in conjunction with the meeting is the ASHRAE co-sponsored AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24, Javits Convention Center. - Demand-Controlled Ventilation Requirements Proposed for ASHRAE 62.1
October 3, 2007
ATLANTA – Requirements for systems that use optional demand-controlled ventilation strategies are being proposed for ASHRAE’s ventilation standard. - Energy-Saving Measures Proposed for ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1
September 25, 2007ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings. Fourteen proposed addenda to the standard currently are open for public comment.
- ASHRAE Publishes Pocket Guide in Spanish
September 21, 2007
Guía de Bolsillo, a Spanish translation of the ASHRAE Pocket Guide, is now available. The Pocket Guide serves as a ready reference for engineers whose mobility keeps them from easy access to the ASHRAE Handbook volumes and information in ASHRAE standards. - ASHRAE Notes HVAC&R Industry's Role in Montreal Protocol Successes
September 20, 2007
As this week marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Montreal Protocol, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) celebrates the efforts of the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industries that have played a role in reducing ozone depletion. - GreenBits Blog Provides Insight Into Building Industry Trends and ASHRAE
September 12, 2007In a new blog from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Kent Peterson shares information about ASHRAE happenings and industry trends from his perspective as president of the Society. Titled GreenBits, the blog can be found at www.ashrae.org/blog.
- ASHRAE Awards First Certification for Healthcare Facility Design
September 4, 2007ASHRAE’s certification program identifies individuals who have mastered a body of knowledge covering successful design and operation of healthcare facilities. The technical content for the exam was developed in cooperation with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA).
- ASHRAE Publishes Energy Performance Comparison Standard
August 27, 2007
A common basis for reporting building energy use and comparison of energy performance is available in a new standard from ASHRAE. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 105-2007, Standard Methods of Measuring, Expressing and Comparing Building Energy Performance, provides a method of energy performance comparison that can be used for any building, proposed or existing, and that allows different methods of energy analysis to be compared. - ASHRAE, Mexico Green Building Council Partner on Sustainability
August 23, 2007
Under a new partnership agreement, ASHRAE and the Mexico Green Building Council (CMES) will work together to promote buildings that are healthful, environmentally responsible, comfortable and productive, and profitable. - ASHRAE Research Investigates Photocatalytic Oxidation Technology
August 20, 2007
Air-cleaning equipment featuring new photocatalytic oxidation technology is used to remove contaminants from indoor and outdoor air. But does this technology also introduce chemicals into the air? New research from ASHRAE will provide a method for analyzing by-products from photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) air cleaning devices, improving understanding of the technology. The project is one of 12 ASHRAE recently approved for funding, totaling $1.4 million. - ASHRAE to Expand Member Services Globally
August 15, 2007
With an eye toward a more interconnected world, ASHRAE has approved strategies to help strengthen its role as a global resource for HVAC&R practices through expanded membership services and cooperation with associations globally. - ASHRAE to Provide Design Guidance for Green Health Care Facilities
August 10, 2007
Working to make advanced energy efficiency guidance mainstream, ASHRAE is developing a code-intended baseline sustainability standard for health care facilities. - Varied HVAC Systems Featured in ASHRAE Headquarters Renovation
August 9, 2007
Once completed, ASHRAE’s renovated headquarters building in Atlanta will feature two separate HVAC systems as part of its role as living lab. - ASHRAE Strives to Provide Advanced Energy Savings by 2010
August 6, 2007
Declaring that the building industry must improve building energy efficiency, ASHRAE is striving to increase building energy efficiency in Standard 90.1. - Performance Measurement, Carbon Metrics Studied by ASHRAE
August 3, 2007
Just like the events in Alice in Wonderland, building performance isn’t always what it seems. To ensure that buildings are designed to and actually operate at peak efficiency as intended, ASHRAE is developing tools related to carbon metrics and performance measurement. - ASHRAE Student Design Competition
August 1, 2007
Just like the events in Alice in Wonderland, building performance isn’t always what it seems. To ensure that buildings are designed to and actually operate at peak efficiency as intended, ASHRAE is developing tools related to carbon metrics and performance measurement. - ASHRAE, DOE Partner to Improve Energy Efficiency
July 30, 2007 - ASHRAE Announces Scholarship Recipients
July 24, 2007 - Natural Ventilation Highlighted in IAQ 2007 Workshop
July 19, 2007 - Updated Design Manual Published by ASHRAE
July 18, 2007 - BACnet Elevated to New Heights at ASHRAE Annual Meeting
July 16, 2007 - Energy Efficiency Strong Focus of ASHRAE Meeting
July 9, 2007 - ASHRAE Installs New Officers, Directors
June 27, 2007 - ASHRAE and CIBSE Offer Reciprocal Membership Agreement
June 25, 2007 - Outstanding Achievements Recognized at ASHRAE's Annual Meeting
June 24, 2007 - Schumer Energy Plan Reinforces ASHRAE Guidance
June 20, 2007 - ASHRAE, United Nations Partner on Emission Reduction
June 11, 2007 - ASHRAE Publishes New Handbook Volume
June 8, 2007 - ASHRAE Publishes 2007 Residential IAQ Standard
June 7, 2007 - ASHRAE Publishes 2007 Residential Energy Standard
June 5, 2007 - International Code Council Adopts 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure
May 31, 2007 - Organizations Collaborate to Provide IAQ Guidance
May 30, 2007 - Sustainable Buildings Standard to Define Green Buildings
May 25, 2007 - ASHRAE Publishes New Standard 62.1
May 22, 2007 - ASHRAE to Provide Energy Guidance in Clinton Retrofit Program
May 17, 2007 - ASHRAE '007: Natural and Mechanical Ventilation in Schools Discussed in Seminar
May 15, 2007 - ASHRAE '007: Ground Source Heat Pump Innovation Highlighted in Seminar
May 9, 2007 - ASHRAE '007 in Long Beach: Tech Program Focuses on Conserving Natural Resources
May 4, 2007 - Building Design Leaders Unite on Energy Reduction Targets
May 4, 2007 - Purdue Professor Chosen for First ASHRAE D.C. Fellowship
May 2, 2007 - ASHRAE Hosts Congressional Visits Day Breakfast
April 30, 2007 - ASHRAE, ACCA Publish Load Calculation Standard
April 13, 2007 - ASHRAE's Advocacy Program Continues to Build Momentum
April 13, 2007 - Proposed Addenda Open for Review: ASHRAE Looks at Combining Air Filter Testing Standards
April 11, 2007 - HVAC System Inspection, Maintenance Standard Open for Public Comment
April 10, 2007 - ASHRAE Grants: Student Studies Impact of Noise Levels on Design
April 3, 2007 - ASHRAE Names Nine New Distinguished Lecturers
April 2, 2007 - ASHRAE Sponsors One-Year Washington Fellowship: Applicant to work in government advisory role
March 30, 2007 - Numerous Standards, Addenda Open for Review ASHRAE Public Review Process Makes for Stronger Standards
March 29, 2007 - Proposed 90.1 Addendum Would Allow More Efficient Skylighting: Addenda to Standard 90.1 open for public review
March 28, 2007 - ASHRAE to Fund Research on Operating Room Air Distribution
March 27, 2007 - 5 Addenda Open for Review: Outdoor Air Cleaning Proposed as Requirement for ASHRAE 62.1
March 26, 2007 - ASHRAE to Host D.C. Briefing on Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
March 23, 2007 - ASHRAE Announces Healthcare Design Professional as First Certification
March 22, 2007 - Engineers Without Borders Founder to Speak at ASHRAE '007
March 20, 2007 - Sustainable Buildings Highlighted in ASHRAE Online Seminar
March 19, 2007 - ASHRAE Seeks Members for Contractor, Design Build Firm Task Group
March 15, 2007 - 20 Projects Funded: Clear Ice Maker Developed Through ASHRAE Grant
March 14, 2007 - Registration Open for ASHRAE Indoor Environment Broadcast/Webcast
March 9, 2007 - Adventure is a State of Mind: Record Balloonist Speaks at ASHRAE '007
March 7, 2007 - ASHRAE Offsets Emissions at Meeting; DuPont Contributes
February 14, 2007 - BACnet Access Control, Lighting, Network Addenda Approved for Review
February 13, 2007 - ASHRAE Members Get Energized in Dallas
February 8, 2007 - ASHRAE, REHVA Partner to Encourage Sustainability
January 29, 2007 - ASHRAE Technology Awards Highlight Outstanding Building Projects
January 27, 2007 - Mary Pennington Inducted Into ASHRAE Hall of Fame
January 27, 2007 - ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements
January 27, 2007 - Indoor Environmental Design Focus of ASHRAE Satellite Broadcast
January 16, 2007 - Major Study of Aircraft Cabin Air Quality Launched
January 10, 2007
