American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers
About ASHRAE
ASHRAE, formerly known as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers, is an international technical society for people and organisations interested in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration. Its goal is to achieve consensus for test methods and performance criteria.
Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASHRAE follows ANSI’s regulations for due process and Standards development. The body promotes sustainable technology for the built environment, focusing on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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ASHRAE is a building technology society dedicated to innovation in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. It has more than 50,000 members across 132 nations. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technology, ASHRAE is always looking for new ways to improve the industry.
ASHRAE sets consensus Standards in the industry, defining minimum values or acceptable performance in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. These include voluntary consensus standards for Method of Measurement or Test, Standard Design and Standard Practice.
ASHRAE’s Centre of Excellence for Building Decarbonisation is dedicated to developing more sustainable buildings, supporting businesses and nations to reach net zero 2050. If offers a range of technical resources, professional development opportunities, conferences and community access to promote more efficient heating and cooling system standards.
ASHRAE is a not-for-profit industry organisation. The ASHRAE structure includes committees and councils, with policies established by a board of directors made up of Society members elected by the membership. ASHRAE is headed by a president. It is located in Georgia, US.