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ASHRAE Revises Commissioning Certification to Meet DOE Guidelines

The goal is to achieve DOE recognition by the summer of 2017

May 19, 2016

ASHRAE announced that revised requirements for its commissioning certification program will provide earners with recognition by United States government agencies for contracts requiring commissioning services.

New ASHRAE Research Outlines Measures to Reach Toward Net Zero Energy

Answers question of how energy efficient buildings can become if first cost is not considered

May 13, 2016

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Application of 30 specific energy savings measures across all building types and climate zones resulted in cutting energy use by nearly half, according to results of newly approved research funded by ASHRAE.

Third Edition of National Green Building Standard Now Available

Sets the bar for sustainable, high-performance residential construction

May 10, 2016

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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced that the third edition of the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is available for public use.

Changes to Purpose, Scope of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Open for Comment

Nine proposed addenda to the standard are open for public review

May 5, 2016

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Changes to the purpose and scope that reflect advances in green buildings over the last 10 years have been proposed to the green building standard from ASHRAE, the International Code Council (ICC), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES).

Proposed Guideline Provides Advice for Efficiency Improvements to Historic Buildings

Seeks to minimize disturbances to the historic character, characteristics, and materials

April 28, 2016

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Historical buildings — from those on the local Main Street to world-renowned structures — could be brought from the past into an energy efficient future under a proposed guideline from ASHRAE.

ASHRAE Publishes IAQ Standard

Standard 62.2-2016 now covers multifamily units in all types of buildings

April 25, 2016

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ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016, “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildings,” defines the roles of and minimum requirements for mechanical and natural ventilation systems and the building envelope intended to provide acceptable indoor air quality in residential buildings.

New ASHRAE Publication Explains Impact of IT Equipment on Data Center Design

The data center industry is changing fast

April 22, 2016

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The 13th book in ASHRAE’s Datacom Series, IT Equipment Design Impact on Data Center Solutions, is now available. The book was developed by ASHRAE’s Technical Committee 9.9, Mission Critical Facilities, Data Centers, Technology Spaces and Electronic Equipment.

Integrated ceiling systems present one of the best ways to allow for upcoming changes and design modifications in hybrid operating rooms (ORs).

Planning a Flexible Future for Hybrid Operating Rooms

Designing hybrid ORs must be done with both current and future needs in mind

Matt McLaurin

April 18, 2016

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Floor space, HVAC equipment, and wireless communication technologies — along with incorporating imaging equipment that typically only have five-year lifespans, are just a few of the myriad of factors that must be considered when planning a hybrid OR.

New VRF Course Offered in ASHRAE Spring Online Courses

Course provides non-manufacturer-specific concepts on how to apply VRF systems

March 4, 2016

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A new course, “Variable Refrigerant Flow System Design & Application,” is one of 11 offerings in ASHRAE’s Spring Online Course series. The course, scheduled for May 16, provides non-manufacturer-specific concepts on how to apply VRF systems to buildings.

Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

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Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.