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With more than 57,000 members from over 132 nations, ASHRAE is a diverse organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

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Welcome from 2019–20 ASHRAE President Darryl K. Boyce

Learn about our Society theme Building for People and Performance. Achieving Operational Excellence.

Featured Article: Conditioning for the Environment of Critical Care Hospital Operating Rooms

Systems designed for OR environments must meet stringent code mandates as well as patient wellbeing. HVAC load analysis and system selection best practices are discussed.

Featured Article: Stoned: Thin Stone and Thin Manufactured Stone Veneer

As with plain stucco, stone veneers need drainage, drainage and more drainage. Joe discusses how the “lumpy stucco” damage isn’t workmanship related, but rather the application of the stone and stone veneer.

Featured Article: Cathedral History Renewed

A renovation of St. Patrick's Cathedral maintained the landmark church's historic fabric and resulted in annual energy use reductions of 30%.

2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo

Join us February 1–5 for the 2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference and AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida.

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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Instructor-Led Training

ASHRAE Learning Institute offers numerous opportunities for you to learn the latest HVAC&R technologies and earn PDHs.

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2019–20 Society Theme

Learn about 2019–20 ASHRAE President Darryl K. Boyce and our Society theme Building for People and Performance. Achieving Operational Excellence.

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Legionella Resources

If you work to design, maintain or retrofit hotels, hospitals, schools or other commercial facilities, resources like Standard 188-2018 can help protect the health and safety of occupants.

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2019–24 Strategic Plan

ASHRAE launched its 2019–24 Strategic Plan to guide the Society’s work over the next five years. Detailed and at-a-glance versions are available for download now.

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High Performing Buildings

A renovation of St. Patrick's Cathedral maintained the landmark church's historic fabric and resulted in annual energy use reductions of 30%.

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Join Us!

Find out how you can win a complimentary registration and hotel stay to attend the 2020 Winter Conference & AHR Expo.

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ASHRAE News

Top News ASHRAE Celebrates Incorporation of IEQ-GA
Top News ASHRAE Recognizes 2019 LowDown Showdown Modeling Challenge Teams
Top News ASHRAE Learning Institute Offers Training in Europe
Top News ASHRAE Training Scheduled in Middle East and North Africa
Top News ASHRAE Announces 2019–20 Society Scholarship Recipients

ASHRAE Events

22 Oct Online ASHRAE Instructor-Led Online Course: Laboratory Design: The Basics and Beyond
24 Oct Online ASHRAE Instructor-Led Online Course: Thermal Energy Storage Systems for Air Conditioning
27–31 Oct Dubai, UAE ASHRAE HVAC Design Training: Levels I and II (MENA)
29 Oct Online ASHRAE Instructor-Led Online Course: Designing and Operating High-Performing Healthcare HVAC Systems
31 Oct Online ASHRAE Instructor-Led Online Course: Latest in High-Performance Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS)

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