American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Professional association for HVAC engineers in Atlanta, United States
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is a professional association for heating, cooling, and climate control engineers based in Atlanta. The association operates laboratories, training rooms, and libraries where members work on technical standards and develop new concepts for building systems.
The association was formed in 1959 when two older engineering societies merged to bring together specialists in heating and refrigeration. Since that merger, the organization has worked to develop standards for climate control in buildings around the world.
Engineers and professionals from 132 countries participate in ASHRAE's technical committees, developing standards that shape building construction worldwide.
Visitors should contact the organization in advance, as access to the facilities is usually reserved for members or participants in technical events. The library and archives are particularly useful for engineers and students with specific research interests.
ASHRAE manages a research program worth 8 million dollars annually, funding projects that examine indoor air quality and energy conservation methods.
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