ASHRAE membership is open to any person associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning or refrigeration. ASHRAE is unique because its membership is drawn from a wide range of disciplines relating to the HVAC&R field. Approximately 50,000 individuals from more than 100 nations belong to the Society. Among them are students, consulting engineers, mechanical contractors, building owners, and employees of manufacturing companies, educational institutions, research organizations, government or any organization concerned with environmental control. Members range from students to longtime engineers and professionals in other related disciplines such as architecture and medical research. The Society has four grades of membership that are awarded to applicants based on their experience and participation in the industry. A brief description of the grades is shown below. For more detailed information on each grade, click on the grade link below.

Member — The grade of Member is awarded to individuals who have twelve or more years of qualified industry-related experience. Credit for industry related experience can be earned from any combination of approved education, work experience and professional registration.

Associate Member — The Associate Member grade is awarded to individuals who have less than twelve years of ASHRAE-approved industry experience in the heating, refrigerating, air-conditioning, or ventilating fields.

Affiliate Member — ASHRAE’s newest grade is an introductory grade for applicants with a general interest in the Society’s programs and services. Assignment to this grade is limited to those who are under 30 years of age who are first-time new members.

Student Member — To qualify as a student member you must be studying or have an interest in an HVAC&R industry-related field. Eligible students must be participating in an approved course of study in a university, college, junior college, or technical institute.

Should you have additional questions regarding membership, please feel free to contact the Membership Development Manager at 404-636-8400.

Engineering for the World We Live In

ASHRAE Sets the Standard for Environmental Quality
ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.

Industry Builds on ASHRAE Standards
ASHRAE standards establish recommended design and operating practices, particularly in the area of energy conservation and indoor air quality, for the HVAC&R industry worldwide.

Standards Make Life Better
ASHRAE's efforts improve the quality of life by helping keep indoor environments comfortable and productive, by helping to deliver healthy food to consumers and by helping to preserve the outdoor environment. Without ASHRAE, the public would not enjoy the quality of life it knows today.

ASHRAE Writes the Book on Standards
The ASHRAE Handbook is the most widely referenced book in the HVAC&R industry, presenting fundamental engineering data, explaining advances in equipment and covering application of new technologies to solve design and operating problems.

The Hidden Benefits of ASHRAE Research
HVAC&R manufacturers, designers, system installers and operators rely on ASHRAE research, which leads the effort to find answers to critical questions facing the industry.

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ASHRAE Brings the Best of the Best Together
Through chapter and annual meetings, committee membership, conferences, shows and expositions, ASHRAE provides a forum that allows HVAC&R professionals to come together to ask questions and share ideas.

ASHRAE Serves the Public Interest
ASHRAE serves as industry's most authoritative voice on technical issues, nationally and internationally, in the public and private sectors.

ASHRAE Journal Speaks Volumes
ASHRAE Journal is the best source for reliable information and innovative technology for the HVAC&R industry including the latest in industry news and products, peer-reviewed articles and upcoming meetings and shows.