Tag: ASHRAE
New Guidelines On Energy Efficiency For Historic Buildings
ASHRAE has published a new guideline for increasing energy efficiency in historic buildings while minimizing the disturbance of the building’s historic character.
ASHRAE, IIR Release New Definitions For Five Refrigeration Terms
The aim of this joint effort was to clarify for the industry the meaning of five common and important refrigeration keywords.
IFMA, AFE, ASHRAE, ISSA To Collaborate On FM Training Framework
The framework features professional development options from a group of associations and will provide resources for the entire operational life cycle of the built environment.
ASHRAE Creating New Net-Zero World HQ Building
ASHRAE will invest $15.7 million to renovate its new world headquarters building in metro Atlanta, GA, with the intent of being designed for net-zero energy efficiency.
Automated Logic Wins 2018 AHR Expo Innovation Award
ALC’s new OptiFlex virtual integrator has been named the winner of the AHR Expo Innovation award in the building automation category.
2018 International Green Construction Code Released
A result of collaboration between the International Code Council, U.S. Green Building Council, ASHRAE, and the Illuminating Engineering Society, the new IgCC aims to help governments streamline code development and adoption for improved sustainability around the world.
Honeywell Introduces Low GWP Refrigerant, Solstice N41
This nonflammable, R-410A replacement refrigerant has received a provisional number and a preliminary A1 designation from ASHRAE, one stipulation needed to bring the product to market.
ASHRAE Introduces 2018-2019 President, Officers, Directors
ASHRAE’s 2018-2019 president, Shelia J. Hayter, P.E., announced her term’s theme will be “Building Our New Energy Future.”
ASHRAE Awards 2018 Undergraduate Program Equipment Grants
This ASHRAE program has bestowed more than $110,000 this year to fund 25 HVAC&R student-led projects at higher education institutions around the globe.
ASHRAE Intros “As Designed” Rating For Its Building EQ Portal
This new capability provides a quick energy analysis of a building's energy performance, helping to identify whether that building is achieving its design potential.
Advanced Energy Design Guide Helps Schools Achieve Zero Energy
K-12 school buildings have a new resource to help them cost effectively achieve advanced levels of energy savings.
ASHRAE Presents Awards At 2018 Winter Conference
Spanning nine categories, these ASHRAE awards recognize members' contributions and achievements to the HVAC&R industry.
Inside HVAC Systems
Changes to ductwork sealing practices and expanded ozone-friendly refrigerants are on the horizon.
ASHRAE Launches New Building Energy Quotient Portal
The Building Energy Quotient Portal provides a faster, more automated approach to receive a Building EQ Performance Score.
HVACR Products Chosen For 2018 AHR Expo Innovation Awards
The winners and finalists in 10 HVACR categories will be recognized in January 2018 at the AHR Expo in Chicago, IL.
ASHRAE Seeks Public Comment On Guideline To Minimize Legionellosis
Until September 11, facility professionals and others can weigh in on Guideline 12-2000, a companion document to ASHRAE Standard 188.
ASHRAE President, Officers, And Directors 2017-18
In an inaugural address, the new ASHRAE president announced the theme of his term will be: Extending Our Community.
CDC Report Looks At Legionnaires’ Disease In Healthcare
About 3% of Legionnaires’ disease cases were determined to be “definitely associated with a healthcare facility,” with 17% of cases listed as “possibly associated.”
Lighting Efficiency Changes On Horizon
Released toward the end of 2016, the revised ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 includes several significant lighting modifications.
Preliminary Energy Savings For ASHRAE/IES 2016 Energy Standard
According to recent analysis by Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL) in support of the U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Codes Program, more than 30% energy savings can be achieved using the new version — compared to the 2004 baseline.