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Shaping Tomorrow's Built Environment Today
November 14, 2024
The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Congress could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, according to climate solutions experts. Read more
A group of researchers based in New England is continuing iron-based battery work that was championed by Thomas Edison at the beginning of the 20th century. Experts from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are part of a multi-university team working to apply iron-alkaline science to crucial grid storage for renewable energy, which accounts for more than 20% of the country's electricity production, per the U.S. Energy Department. Read more
Experts from the institute are part of a multi-university team working to apply iron-alkaline science to crucial grid storage for renewable energy, which accounts for more than 20% of the country's electricity production. Image Credit: IStock
Allison and Nick are a couple who live off the grid in a converted old school bus that generates its own electricity with rooftop solar panels and also touts a mini-split, a type of ductless heat pump that is super-efficient at cooling (and heating) small spaces. Their TikTok videos document the bus renovations, showcasing their energy efficient design choices. Read more
Becoming An ASHRAE Fellow
The College of Fellows of ASHRAE is composed of society members who have been awarded the Membership Grade of Fellow and serve as ambassadors both within and outside of ASHRAE. In order to qualify, you must be a full member in good standing for 10 years and have substantial contributions to the field of HVAC. Join Fellows Tom Lawrence, Filza Walters and Mike Pouchak as they discuss the formation of the College of Fellows, what it does to support ASHRAE and how to become a Fellow.
 
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Becoming An ASHRAE Fellow
ASHRAE Journal
By Kishor Khankari, Ph.D., Fellow ASHRAE; William P. Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential Member/Fellow ASHRAE
Airflow patterns can affect the performance of upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses, this study systematically evaluated the impact of the air supply and return layout on the effectiveness of the upper-room UVGI system for an overhead mixing system. Download here
ASHRAE News
Nov. 25, 2024 is the deadline to submit papers for the IEQ 2025 conference, co-organized by ASHRAE and AIVC, to be held Sept. 24-26, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. This conference expands upon the research and discussion of the former IAQ conferences. The theme of the conference is “Rising to New Challenges: Connecting IEQ to a Sustainable Future” and focuses on the growing understanding of occupant response to various indoor environmental elements while enhancing resilience in a changing climate. Short abstract submissions are due Nov. 25, 2024. If accepted, complete manuscript submissions are due March 10, 2025. For more information including paper/seminar topics and author benefits or to submit an abstract, visit ashrae.org/IEQ2025.
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With over 3 billion people globally still relying on solid fuels like wood and coal for cooking, household air pollution remains a major public health issue. A study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology highlights the health benefits of kitchen renovation as a cost-effective way to mitigate household air pollution in rural China. Researchers from Peking University have found that simple kitchen improvements, such as separating cooking areas and installing ventilation fans, could significantly reduce exposure to harmful pollutants. Read more
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