ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a nonprofit building technology society with more than 50,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow's built environment today. http://www.ashrae.org/ webmaster@ashrae.org Wed, 16 May 2012 15:37:41 GMT News http://www.ashrae.org/news/news 46201175-b6e5-4a08-9f9e-d3dcefc47707 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:00 GMT 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 ... http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-icc-members-recognized-during-high-performance-week 40ecaece-cd8b-4636-8b14-63ba806a7ec5 Fri, 11 May 2012 14:42:00 GMT ATLANTA - Common definitions for terms found in ASHRAE standards and other publications can now be found at a new website from the Society ... http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-launches-new-terminology-site-ashraewiki d0a74cf5-da5c-46de-912f-8aaaa6e62bf7 Tue, 08 May 2012 12:09:00 GMT 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 ... http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/proposed-revisions-to-energy-standard-for-existing--buildings-open-for-public-comment 908860e9-2861-4c2b-9b98-b3ace0497698 Tue, 08 May 2012 19:39:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/advanced-energy-design-guidance-offered-for-large-hospitals 72959d53-6d9b-42cd-b7bf-8947b99b364c Fri, 04 May 2012 14:47:00 GMT 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 http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-nist-to-host-conference-on-refrigerants 979a1054-1230-4dd5-b1aa-a69c9d50d424 Tue, 01 May 2012 13:05:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-hosts-luncheon-on-commercial-buildings-energy--consumption-survey 0057daea-4f39-423a-829f-2a8710f23a87 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:35:00 GMT 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 http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/operation-and-maintenance-guideline-from-ashrae-now-available 997db81a-3b3f-428a-8578-fb59c7bac9ff Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:34:00 GMT 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 http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/changes-related-to-data-centers-lighting-space-heating-energy-source-proposed-for-ashrae-ies-energy-standard f76cf286-9068-453e-9eb7-56135e8c0d44 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:56:00 GMT 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 http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/things-heat-up-for-ashrae-annual-conference-to-be-held-in-san-antonio-texas 8f09306b-9f6c-49b9-bb23-d42cdd28681c Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:43:00 GMT 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 ... http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-funds-22-undergraduate-projects-creation-of-shack-to-study-energy-efficiency 5d054d05-d3f0-4ba2-a297-3e34df74c20f Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:40:00 GMT 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 ... http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/proposed-changes-related-to-combustion-safety-infiltration-to-ashrae-residential-iaq-standard bfcf57ee-7a7d-407e-a7ce-ae18946ccc22 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:12:00 GMT 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) http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/standard-189-1-deemed-compliance-option-for-igcc-icc--announces-availability-of-new-green-code 0446ed8a-7fe5-4a74-99e0-7826820d4d14 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:35:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/public-input-sought-on-alternative-to-ashrae-standard-62-1-ventilation-rate-procedure-proposed 9e3424bc-aa21-4a48-8374-7677d6ef3086 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:19:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/free-ashrae-webcast-highlights-dedicated-outdoor-air--systems-registration-opens-march-19 a786922c-53e7-4303-8d05-8daefdc5bf43 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:46:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/50-percent-energy-savings-for-retail-stores-now-available-no-coupon-required 1cf96e94-5a14-4229-ab0a-bbcc82fce0be Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:58:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/building-labeling-program-helps-building-owners-save-energy bb815103-9fc9-4e23-9279-ca41bf687e41 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:57:00 GMT ATLANTA -Engineers don't just shape our buildings and infrastructure; they help transform our world. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/national-engineering-society-celebrates-national-engineers-week f3964be7-6803-4364-ba52-4cdf1f588f10 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:56:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-evolves-in-recognition-of-role-of-providing-total-building-guidance 2e13e6fb-70d8-42a1-a7ff-9e4fc9d6e1fb Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/return-to-chicago-sees-high-attendance-rebranding-for-ashrae 8a0ef531-a34e-48c0-bc81-888cb2d86531 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:39:00 GMT ATLANTA - ASHRAE has announced a call for papers for its 2013 Winter Conference in Dallas, Texas, Jan. 26-30. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-announces-call-for-papers-for-2013-winter-conference b1ff8bae-5f27-4473-a69a-4f535fdccb61 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:40:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/best-practices-to-improve-building-performance-focus-of-ashrae-high--performing-building-conference cc0a8b23-d082-4433-bc95-c190a0f8b650 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:40:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-iapmo-sign-mou-to-advance-built-environment-codes-and-standards bf44f3ca-5d59-4378-9701-c112c51e4cad Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:39:00 GMT 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). http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/2011-version-of-the-green-standard-now-available b0aa658f-24cc-4312-9f4e-5e17c8e3ab17 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:41:00 GMT 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. http://www.ashrae.org/news/2012/ashrae-recognizes-outstanding-hvacr-industry-achievements f41bba67-c7d6-4c6c-906e-8974b3384818 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:40:00 GMT