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Why Join ASHRAE

ASHRAE Membership

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 51,000 individuals from more than 100 nations belong to the Society

Discounts on Publications

ASHRAE members earn 15% off publications through www.ashrae.org/bookstore. Hundreds of titles are available including the complete collection of ASHRAE Standards including 90.1, 62.1 and 189.1.

Develop Leadership Skills

When you join ASHRAE, you are making an investment in yourself. When you become active in the Society by giving your time and sharing your knowledge, you get even more out of that investment.

Network with Industry Professionals

Each month, all over the world, ASHRAE chapters convene for an informational program featuring a speaker or topic that is key to professionals in the industry. Meet with your peers and share ideas!
 
 
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Research

Strategic Plan for Research

ASHRAE 2010-2015 Research Strategic Plan 

A new research strategic plan will guide ASHRAE research for the next five years. The plan outlines ASHRAE’s research goals for the next five years. It centers on sustainability, which is defined as 'the concept of maximizing the effectiveness of resource use while minimizing the impact of that use on the environment.'

Please review Download file ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015 (PDF)

The 2005-2010 Research Strategic Plan and other background documents that were used to develop the 2010-2015 plan are available immediately below. 

  2010-2015 Plan Development Process/Approach
 ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010
ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2005-2010
Survey Results for ASHRAE Research Strategic Plan 2010-2015
 

Research Results

These Research Project Final Reports document the results of the research project, and are approved by the sponsoring Technical Committee. ASHRAE members have free access through the members-only Research Projects Final Reports site.  Non-members can purchase and download individual Research Reports for $30 each. 

Please contact the Manager of Research and Technical Services, Mike Vaughn, at mvaughn@ashrae.org if you cannot find the report you are looking for below. Additional reports are available in hardcopy form only for $30 plus shipping and handling.

Since 1958: Research Project Final Reports
Members-only free access to Research Projects Final Reports: Downloads Only
ASHRAE Research Project History (Excel Spreadsheet) (updated August 2011)

Free ASHRAE Research Project Final Reports

Automatic Notification of New Research Projects Bidding

Requests for Proposal for ASHRAE Research

There are no Requests for Proposal at this time. 

Guidelines for Submitting Solicited Research Proposals

Proposal Preparation Instructions: Unsolicited Proposals

Research Topics in Development

The Society’s Research Implementation Plan is updated following each Society meeting and now includes links to the RTARS, Work Statements, and RFPS listed on the plan.

Research Implementation Plan (Revised 06/2011) (Excel)

Research in Progress: Reporting Requirements and Forms

Progress and Financial Reports, must be made to the Society, through its Manager of Research and Technical Services in quarterly intervals; specifically on or before each January 1, April 1, June 10, and October 1 of the contract period.
  Quarterly Progress Report Form
  Research Quarterly Financial Report Form

Research in Progress: List of Current Abstracts

Research Administration Committee

Research Manual

Research Grants and Awards

Training

Information for TCs/TGs/MTGs Sponsoring Research

Research & Technical Activities Reports

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