ATLANTA – Buildings designed for a range of occupant types and uses, including penguins, patients, skaters, students, government employees, and water testers, are being recognized for innovative design with ASHRAE Technology Awards.
The awards recognize achievements by ASHRAE members and building owners who have successfully applied innovative building design. Their designs incorporate ASHRAE standards for effective energy management and IAQ and serve to communicate innovative system designs. Winning projects are selected from entries earning regional awards. First place awards are presented at the ASHRAE 2015 Winter Conference, Jan. 24-28, in Chicago. Following are the nine projects receiving first place honors: