ASHRAE

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE /ˈæʃreɪ/ ASH-ray) is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems design and construction. ASHRAE has over 50,000 members in more than 130 countries worldwide.

ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
Formation1895 (1895)
TypeNot-for-profit membership organization
Headquarters180 Technology Parkway, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
Location
  • United States
Coordinates33.961800°N 84.220889°W / 33.961800; -84.220889
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
Over 50,000 in over 130 countries
Official language
English
President
Ginger Scoggins, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE
Websitewww.ashrae.org

ASHRAE's members are composed of building services engineers, architects, mechanical contractors, building owners, equipment manufacturers' employees, and others concerned with the design and construction of HVAC&R systems in buildings. The society funds research projects, offers continuing education programs, and develops and publishes technical standards to improve building services engineering, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and sustainable development.

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