The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced the recipients of 16 scholarships totaling $85,000 for the 2008-09 academic year.

Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure, measure a year?

A new standard way of representing building data will give BACnet new capabilities for standardized communications between a wide range of applications.

Two senior management changes are being announced related to ASHRAE’s Technology Department.

Tremendous opportunities for improving the performance of existing buildings were highlighted at the ASHRAE 2008 Annual Meeting held in Salt Lake City.

SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) installed new officers and directors at its 2008 Annual Meeting held here June 21-25.

SALT LAKE CITY - The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized 86 members for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVAC&R industry at the Society’s 2008 Annual Meeting being held here June 21-25.

A new assessment report to the U.S. Congress and a new Congressional caucus, both addressing high-performing buildings, will be unveiled next week at a briefing with ASHRAE as the lead sponsor.

New chapters related to ultraviolet lamp systems and combustion turbine inlet cooling are featured in ASHRAE’s new 2008 Handbook volume.

Proper air quality is essential for general health and well-being in indoor spaces. Recognizing this, most people will take steps to address air quality in their homes and workplaces, but what about when on board an airplane when passengers have no control in a very high-density environment?

ASHRAE’s work in providing advanced energy guidance will be highlighted in upcoming Congressional testimony.

The latest publication in the Advanced Energy Design Guide series will help guide the construction of warehouses using off-the-shelf technology that can cut energy use 30 percent or more annually.

Data centers are becoming increasingly more difficult to adequately cool, due to increased datacom performance that results in increased heat dissipation.

ASHRAE has named 15 new Distinguished Lecturers who provide ASHRAE chapters with noted authorities who speak on relevant topics that impact the HVAC&R industry.