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ASHRAE, ICC Members Recognized During High Performance Week

ATLANTA - High Performance Building Week (May 14-19, 2012) gives special recognition to the health, safety and welfare impacts of buildings, along with the opportunities to design, construct and operate high performance buildings that reflect concern for these impacts ...

ASHRAE Launches New Terminology Site ASHRAEwiki

ATLANTA - Common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards and other publications can now be found at a new website from the Society ...

Proposed Revisions to Energy Standard for Existing Buildings Open for Public Comment

ATLANTA - Public input is being sought into revision of an ASHRAE/IES standard that addresses retrofit of existing residential and commercial buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency ...

Advanced Energy Design Guidance Offered for Large Hospitals

ATLANTA-A dose of guidance to help save energy in hospitals is prescribed by the newest Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG), written by a group of leading building industry organizations.

ASHRAE, NIST to Host Conference on Refrigerants

ATLANTA - A joint conference focused on refrigerants and hosted by ASHRAE and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been announced for October 2012

ASHRAE Hosts Luncheon on Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey

ATLANTA - An update on the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) - one of the United State's most essential building energy use surveys - is featured at a luncheon hosted by ASHRAE next month.

Operation and Maintenance Guideline from ASHRAE Now Available

ATLANTA - A newly published guideline from ASHRAE gives facility managers and building operating staff a strong foundation on which to improve performance of all buildings

Changes Related to Data Centers, Lighting, Space Heating Energy Source Proposed for ASHRAE-IES Energy Standard

ATLANTA - A proposed change to the ASHRAE/IES energy standard regarding data centers recognizes the role that system efficiencies - vs. only equipment - can play in reducing energy consumption

Things Heat Up for ASHRAE, Annual Conference to be Held in San Antonio, Texas

ATLANTA - In a city with deep historical roots, ASHRAE will convene in San Antonio, Texas, to not only “remember the Alamo,” but look toward a greener future. The 2012 ASHRAE Annual Conference focuses on everything from the basics of HVAC maintenance to integrated building design

ASHRAE Funds 22 Undergraduate Projects, Creation of Shack to Study Energy Efficiency

ATLANTA - Design and construction of a “shack” to demonstrate renewable and HVAC technologies, including solar thermal heating, photovoltaic power generation, high efficiency and green insulation options and wood pellet stoves, is being developed by undergraduate students in an ASHRAE Undergraduate Senior Project Grant ...

Proposed Changes Related to Combustion Safety, Infiltration to ASHRAE Residential IAQ Standard

ATLANTA - Public comment is being sought on proposed changes to ASHRAE's residential indoor air quality standard regarding combustion safety in existing homes and default infiltration in new construction ...

Standard 189.1 Deemed Compliance Option for IGCC, ICC Announces Availability of New Green Code

ATLANTA - The building industry now has greater flexibility in the design of high performance buildings through a change impacting application of the green building standard from ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) included in the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)

Public Input Sought on Alternative to ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure Proposed

ATLANTA - A proposed change to the ventilation rate procedure in ASHRAE’s indoor air quality standard is open for review after changes were made based on public input last year.

Free ASHRAE Webcast Highlights Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems: Registration Opens March 19

ATLANTA - While conventional HVAC systems mix fresh outdoor air with the return air in one unit, dedicated outdoor air systems use standard equipment to condition fresh air separately before it enters the building. This break from tradition is quickly becoming a proven tool for utilizing energy more efficiently, and can provide a cost savings to the consumer.

50 Percent Energy Savings for Retail Stores Now Available, No Coupon Required

ATLANTA - Energy costs are typically the second highest operating expense for a retailer, so use of the latest 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide can help in creating a cost-effective design for medium to big box retail stores and can have a direct and significant impact on profitability.

Building Labeling Program Helps Building Owners Save Energy

ATLANTA- Energy use is one of the highest operating costs for building owners. It is also the most controllable. To help owners reduce their energy costs, a new building labeling program is available that not only rates buildings according to the in-operation energy use but also provides owners with suggested measures that can improve energy efficiency.

National Engineering Society Celebrates National Engineers Week

ATLANTA -Engineers don't just shape our buildings and infrastructure; they help transform our world.

ASHRAE Evolves in Recognition of Role of Providing Total Building Guidance

CHICAGO-Throughout its 117-year history, ASHRAE has been the go-to source in the HVAC&R industry for standards, education and other resources for engineers.

Return to Chicago Sees High Attendance, Rebranding for ASHRAE

ATLANTA -Chicago once again proved to be a popular destination for the 2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference, with high attendance numbers, as well as an exciting announcement about the future of the Society.

ASHRAE Announces Call for Papers for 2013 Winter Conference

ATLANTA - ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2013 Winter Conference in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 26-30.

Best Practices to Improve Building Performance Focus of ASHRAE High Performing Building Conference

ATLANTA- The engineering, architectural and green building communities, as well as governmental agencies, are seeking to fundamentally change energy-use aspects of the built environment. The ASHRAE conference, High Performance Buildings: A Focus on Deep Energy Savings, addresses what really works when tackling major improvements in energy efficiency, renewable applications and operating practices in buildings.

ASHRAE, IAPMO Sign MOU to Advance Built Environment Codes and Standards

ATLANTA - ASHRAE and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) specifically detailing ways in which the two organizations can work together to advance and promote mutual interests in built environment codes and standards.

2011 version of the Green Standard Now Available

ATLANTA - Changes to help make buildings and systems more sustainable are part of the newly published version of the high performance green building standard from ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

ASHRAE Recognizes Outstanding HVAC&R Industry Achievements

CHICAGO- Thirty-six people are being recognized by ASHRAE for their contributions to the Society and the building industry at the Society's 2012 Winter Conference held here Jan. 21-25.