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Third Edition of National Green Building Standard Now Available

Sets the bar for sustainable, high-performance residential construction

May 10, 2016

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.

ASHRAE joins White House conference on Resilient Building Codes

May 10, 2016

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In an effort to help buildings and systems withstand and recover from natural disasters, ASHRAE took part in the White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes.

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).

ASHRAE revises commissioning certification to meet DOE guidelines

May 3, 2016

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

Classroom Ventilation: Meeting Today's Challenges

Budgets, codes, and technologies are constantly shifting and evolving. These days, even the classrooms are often portable. Staying one step ahead will depend on your knowledge of current design options and how to integrate them into the space.

Steven G Liescheidt P.E., CCS,

May 2, 2016

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It doesn’t get much more sensitive than a discussion about the learning environment for the youth of America.

Control Sequences

From design to installation to testing, a good sequence can be helped (or hindered) at every step.

Paul Ehrlich P.E.

May 2, 2016

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One of the most important factors in the efficiency of any HVAC system is the selection and implementation of the proper control sequence of operations.

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.

NEBB donates $10,000 to ASHRAE research

April 28, 2016

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The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) has donated $10,000 to ASHRAE research.

ASHRAE research outlines measures to reach toward net zero energy

April 26, 2016

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Thirty 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.

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.