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July 2026
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ASHRAE has installed its 2026-
27 Society president, along with newly elected officers and directors, during its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. Sarah E. Maston, P.E., BCxP, will serve as the 2026-27 Society president. In her inaugural presidential address, Maston introduced the Society Year's theme, “Changing the Game: Retrofitting for Resilience.” The theme focuses on how the building industry can work together to develop a winning “game plan” to improve the efficiency, performance and resilience of existing buildings in the face of growing climate and infrastructure challenges. Read more
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Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, gave his farewell address at ASHRAE’s Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. He reviewed his terms goals, initiatives and accomplishments as he promoted ASHRAE’s community. He described how the past 12 months worked toward his presidential theme, Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life. His speech can be read here.
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ASHRAE’s Cleveland Chapter makes history with its first all woman Board of Officers. The officers are: Sandra Bolan, President and Commercial Territory Manager; Samantha Verhoff, President Elect and Mechanical Project Engineer; Megan Denk, Treasurer and Mechanical Engineer; and Heather Richmond, Secretary and Application Engineer. Each of these women’s accomplishments present a dedication to not only their respective fields but to their communities. Read more
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On July 4, 50-year ASHRAE member and distinguished lecturer Victor Goldschmidt passed away. For many years, Victor reminded the Board of Directors during open mic sessions about the importance of ASHRAE core values. Victor put a Leadership Video Series to help grow Technical Committee leadership, which is found on the TC website. Read Victor Goldschmidt’s obituary here.
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The ASHRAE Society Calendar is now available, providing a centralized place to stay informed about events across ASHRAE. Available on both ASHRAE 365 and ashrae.org, the Society Calendar includes Board, Council, and Committee meetings, training and professional development opportunities, conferences, CRCs, tradeshows and more. Create a personalized schedule, add events to your mobile calendar, and quickly find the events that matter most with search and filtering. Explore the ASHRAE Society Calendar here.
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Great buildings start with great design. ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Level I & II courses equip engineers with the fundamentals and advanced practices needed for efficient, high-performing systems. Attendees will also experience the NEW HVAC Design Level II course, which has been completely revamped and enhanced with new examples, improved course content, and current standard references to deliver an even better learning experience. Gain practical knowledge you can apply right away while learning directly from industry experts. Register today!
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Kang Chen, Ph.D, P.Eng., has fostered a passion of indoor air quality throughout his career in HVAC, shaping his journey within the society. Read below about how a chance meeting with an ASHRAE President strengthened Kang’s resolve to commit himself to ASHRAE through volunteering and authorship.
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Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews David Traxler, P.E., Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "Analysis of 50 Energy Efficient Net Zero Energy Buildings.” The conversation delves into the patterns Traxler found through studying existing net zero energy buildings and how these findings can be applied to current and future buildings.
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Standard Actions
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Publications
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ASHRAE Endorsed Conferences & Events
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